COVID-19 Disaster Payment phase out announced – based on National Cabinet vaccination milestones by State and Territory (29.9.21)

The Treasurer announced, on Wed 29.9.2021, that the Commonwealth COVID-19 Disaster Payment will begin to transition, once a State or Territory reaches 70% full vaccination of its population (16 years and older), in line with Phase B of the National Plan agreed to at National Cabinet. Currently, eligible recipients of the Disaster Payment receive $750…

ATO draft ‘Decision Impact Statement (DIS) on Glencore Investments ‘transfer pricing’ case – after High Court refused the Commissioner leave to appeal

The ATO has issued a draft decision impact statement (DIS) in response to the Full Federal Court decision in FCT v Glencore Investment Pty Ltd [2020] FCAFC 187. This follows the High Court’s decision to refuse the Commissioner’s application for special leave to appeal the decision ([2021] HCATrans 98). The Full Federal Court had dismissed the ATO’s appeal…