This statement provides details of concessions, benefits, incentives and charges provided through the tax system to taxpayers by the Australian government. This statement lists around 340 tax expenditures and, where possible, reports the estimated pecuniary value or order of magnitude of the benefit to taxpayers over an eight year period, from 2005-06 to 2012-13. The...

Commissioned by consumer protection agencies across Australia, this report examines how consumers, traders and manufacturers respond to defective white goods, electronic goods and mobile phones. The report aims to inform education and compliance activities by identifying complex issues facing traders and consumers in relation to their statutory rights and obligations for warranties and refunds.

This is a draft consultation regulatory impact statement on reforms based on best practice in state and territory consumer protection laws, and a new national product safety regime. These reforms are being considered as part of the development of the Australian consumer law. The proposals in this report are due to be presented to the...

The financial sector is at the core of the economic system, providing a range of services to households, businesses and governments. Economic research demonstrates a well-established causal link from financial sector development to economic growth. Having an open, efficient, well regulated and competitive financial sector is thus in the interests of all Australians. • Countries...

Information from whistleblowers can make an invaluable contribution to protectng investor interests and preserving market integrity, but they need to be shielded from the risks they face in coming forward. This paper examines possible reforms to current protections. This paper sets out a range of concerns in relation to existing protections under Part 9.4AAA of...