Revised Explanatory Memorandum
(Circulated by authority of the Treasurer, the Hon Peter Costello MP)Glossary
1.1 The following abbreviations and acronyms are used throughout this revised explanatory memorandum.
| Abbreviation | Definition |
|---|---|
| AAT | Administrative Appeals Tribunal |
| ABN | Australian Business Number |
| ADI | authorised deposit-taking institution |
| APRA | Australian Prudential Regulation Authority |
| ATO | Australian Taxation Office |
| CGT | capital gains tax |
| Commissioner | Commissioner of Taxation |
| DGR | deductible gift recipient |
| IR & D Act | Industry Research and Development Act 1986 |
| IR & D Board | Industry Research and Development Board |
| ITAA 1936 | Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 |
| ITAA 1997 | Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 |
| MEC group | multiple entry consolidated group |
| PDF Act | Pooled Development Funds Act 1992 |
| R & D | research and development |
| TAA 1953 | Taxation Administration Act 1953 |
| US | United States of America |
| VC Act | Venture Capital Act 2002 |
| VCR Board | Venture Capital Registration Board |