The International Tax Agreements Amendment Bill 2014 has been passed by Parliament without amendment and effectively awaits Royal Assent, after being passed by the Senate on Thur 4.9.2014. The Bill amends the International Tax Agreements Act 1953 to give the force of law in Australia to the revised double tax agreement between Australia and Switzerland and its Protocol, which was signed in Sydney on 30 July 2013.
[LTN 171, 4/9/14]
Receives Royal Assent
The International Tax Agreements Amendment Bill 2014 received Royal Assent on Wed 24.9.2014, as Act No 105 of 2014.
[LTN 186, 25/9/14]