Explanatory Memorandum
(Circulated by authority of the Treasurer, the Hon Peter Costello, MP)Glossary
The following abbreviations and acronyms are used throughout this explanatory memorandum.
| Abbreviation | Definition |
|---|---|
| ABN | Australian Business Number |
| ABN Act | A New Tax System (Australian Business Number) Act 1999 |
| ATO | Australian Taxation Office |
| CGT | capital gains tax |
| Commissioner | Commissioner of Taxation |
| Constitutionally Protected Funds Act 1997 | Superannuation Contributions Tax (Members of Constitutionally Protected Superannuation Funds) Assessment and Collection Act 1997 |
| ETP | eligible termination payment |
| FBT | fringe benefits tax |
| FBTAA 1986 | Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act 1986 |
| GST | goods and services tax |
| GST Act | A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 |
| ICT | information and communications technology |
| ITAA 1936 | Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 |
| ITAA 1997 | Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 |
| PAYG | pay as you go |
| TAA 1953 | Taxation Administration Act 1953 |