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Edited version of your private ruling

Authorisation Number: 1012579123109

Ruling

Subject: Fuel Tax Credits - private roads

Question

The ruling concerned whether particular roads are public roads for the purposes of the Fuel Tax Act 2006 (FTA).

Answer

The Commissioner of Taxation ruled that the roads were not public roads for the purpose of the FTA.

This ruling applies for the following periods:

1July 2008 to 30 June 2013

The scheme commences on:

1 July 2008

Relevant legislative provisions

Fuel Tax Act 2006 section 41-5

Fuel Tax Act 2006 41-20