1. Introductions, apologies, confirmation of minutes of 26 November 2008 meeting
Chairs opening comments
Welcome to participants.
Changes to NTLG membership.
Introduction of guest participants.
The Commissioner, Michael D'Ascenzo opened the meeting at 9.30am and welcomed:
Gerry Bean, representing (new member – LCA).
Yasser El-Ansary, representing (new member – ICAA).
Tony Stolarek, representing (ICAA).
David Williams, representing (new member – TIA).
Apologies
Apologies have been received from:
Christopher Branson (LCA).
Bob Duncan (ATMA).
Alexis Kokkinos (ICAA).
Michelle de Niese (CTA).
Representatives
Keith Clissold (ATMA) attending in lieu of Bob Duncan.
Mark Friezer (LCA) attending in lieu of Chris Branson. The Commissioner, on behalf of the forum, requested that regards be passed to Chris.
Departures with thanks
Grant Cathro (LCA).
Sue Williamson (TIA) were thanked for their contributions to the NTLG during their appointments and best wishes were extended to them for their futures.
Confirmation of previous minutes (26 November 2008)
As no amendments were proposed to the previous minutes, they were formally accepted. It was confirmed that the current practice of providing a short summary of the meeting outcomes while the draft minutes were prepared would continue as a standard practice.
Post meeting update
Amendments to the minutes of the 3 September 2008 meeting are submitted for endorsement
Under the heading JCPAA recommendations – paragraph 4 now starts with ‘Recommendation 11…’ as opposed to ‘The 12 month time frame…’
The heading Tax Design Review Panel report has been replaced with Australia’s Future Tax System (AFTS) Review heading.
Paragraph 6 starting ‘The Tax Design Review panel is chaired... ‘the main points of the recommendations have been amended to read:
There will be further consultation, including consultation before the policy decision is taken, where appropriate.
Transparency is part of the process.
There will be a forward legislative program on the Treasury website.
Introduction of measures is expected within 12 months of announcement.
Paragraph 8 starting ‘The TIES process was discussed.’ The word ‘TIES’ is inserted into the 4th sentence to now read ‘It is thought that existing issues will be incorporated into the new TIES process, …’.
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