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 |
|---|---|
| ATO | Australian Taxation Office |
| CGT | capital gains tax |
| Commissioner | Commissioner of Taxation |
| GDP | gross domestic product |
| GST | goods and services tax |
| GST Act | A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 |
| GTL | gas to liquids |
| GTP | gas transfer price |
| HCS | HIH Claims Support Limited |
| HIH Trust | HIH Claims Support Trust |
| ITAA 1936 | Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 |
| ITAA 1997 | Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 |
| LIC | listed investment company |
| MPC | marketable petroleum commodity |
| PAYG | pay as you go |
| PRRT | petroleum resource rent tax |
| PRRTA Act | Petroleum Resource Rent Tax Assessment Act 1987 |
| PST | pooled superannuation trust |
| SIS Act | Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 |
| STB | State and Territory body |
| TAA 1953 | Taxation Administration Act 1953 |