Acts of Parliament assented to - Acts No. 68 to 112 of 2015

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It is hereby notified, for general information, that His Excellency the Governor-General, in the name of Her Majesty, assented to the undermentioned Acts passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives in the Parliament assembled, viz.:

 

Assented to on 25 June 2015:

 No. 68 of 2015—An Act to appropriate additional money out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for certain expenditure, and for related purposes. (Appropriation Act (No. 6) 2014-2015).

 No. 69 of 2015—An Act to amend the law relating to taxation, and for related purposes. (Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (Medicare Levy and Medicare Levy Surcharge) Act 2015).

 No. 70 of 2015—An Act to amend the law relating to first home saver accounts, taxation, superannuation and charities, and to amend the Product Stewardship (Oil) Act 2000, and for related purposes. (Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2015 Measures No. 1) Act 2015).

 No. 71 of 2015—An Act to amend the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992, and for related purposes. (Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Amendment Act 2015).

 No. 72 of 2015—An Act to amend the law relating to taxation, and for related purposes. (Labor 2013-14 Budget Savings (Measures No. 1) Act 2015).

 No. 73 of 2015—An Act to amend the Customs Act 1901, and for related purposes. (Customs Amendment (Australian Trusted Trader Programme) Act 2015).

 No. 74 of 2015—An Act to amend the Personal Property Securities Act 2009, and for related purposes. (Personal Property Securities Amendment (Deregulatory Measures) Act 2015).

 No. 75 of 2015—An Act to amend the Private Health Insurance (National Joint Replacement Register Levy) Act 2009, and for related purposes. (Private Health Insurance (National Joint Replacement Register Levy) Amendment Act 2015).

 

Assented to on 26 June 2015:

 No. 76 of 2015An Act to appropriate money out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the ordinary annual services of the Government, and for related purposes. (Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2015-2016).

 No. 77 of 2015—An Act to appropriate money out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for certain expenditure, and for related purposes. (Appropriation Act (No. 2) 2015-2016).

 No. 78 of 2015An Act to appropriate additional money out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the ordinary annual services of the Government, and for related purposes. (Appropriation Act (No. 5) 2014-2015).

 No. 79 of 2015—An Act to appropriate money out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for expenditure in relation to the Parliamentary Departments, and for related purposes. (Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Act (No. 1) 2015-2016).

 No. 80 of 2015—An Act to amend the Copyright Act 1968, and for related purposes. (Copyright Amendment (Online Infringement) Act 2015).

 No. 81 of 2015An Act to amend the law relating to energy grants, customs and excise, and for other purposes. (Energy Grants and Other Legislation Amendment (Ethanol and Biodiesel) Act 2015).

 No. 82 of 2015—An Act to amend the Excise Tariff Act 1921, and for related purposes. (Excise Tariff Amendment (Ethanol and Biodiesel) Act 2015).

 No. 83 of 2015—An Act to impose a levy on bodies registered as private health insurers under the Private Health Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act 2015, and for related purposes. (Private Health Insurance Supervisory Levy Imposition Act 2015).

 No. 84 of 2015—An Act to amend the Private Health Insurance (Risk Equalisation Levy) Act 2003, and for related purposes. (Private Health Insurance (Risk Equalisation Levy) Amendment Act 2015).

 No. 85 of 2015—An Act to regulate private health insurance, and for related purposes. (Private Health Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act 2015).

 No. 86 of 2015—An Act to amend the Private Health Insurance (Collapsed Insurer Levy) Act 2003, and for related purposes. (Private Health Insurance (Collapsed Insurer Levy) Amendment Act 2015).

 No. 87 of 2015—An Act to deal with consequential and transitional matters arising from the enactment of the Private Health Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act 2015, and for related purposes. (Private Health Insurance (Prudential Supervision) (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2015).

 No. 88 of 2015—An Act to amend the Crimes Act 1914, and for related purposes. (Crimes Legislation Amendment (Penalty Unit) Act 2015).

 No. 89 of 2015—An Act to amend the National Health Act 1953, and for related purposes. (National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Act 2015).

 No. 90 of 2015—An Act to amend the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 and the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001, and for related purposes. (Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Act 2015).

 No. 91 of 2015—An Act to amend the law relating to social security and veterans’ entitlements, and for related purposes. (Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Seniors Supplement Cessation) Act 2015).

 

Assented to on 29 June 2015:

 No. 92 of 2015—An Act to provide for the collection of export charges, and for related purposes. (Export Charges (Collection) Act 2015).

 No. 93 of 2015—An Act to impose, as taxes, charges relating to the export of goods, so far as those charges are duties of customs, and for related purposes. (Export Charges (Imposition—Customs) Act 2015).

 No. 94 of 2015—An Act to impose, as taxes, charges relating to the export of goods, so far as those charges are duties of excise, and for related purposes. (Export Charges (Imposition—Excise) Act 2015).

 No. 95 of 2015—An Act to impose, as taxes, charges relating to the export of goods, so far as those charges are neither duties of customs nor duties of excise, and for related purposes. (Export Charges (Imposition—General) Act 2015).

 No. 96 of 2015—An Act to provide for the collection of imported food charges, and for related purposes. (Imported Food Charges (Collection) Act 2015).

 No. 97 of 2015—An Act to impose, as taxes, charges in relation to matters connected with the administration of the Imported Food Control Act 1992, so far as those charges are duties of customs, and for related purposes. (Imported Food Charges (Imposition—Customs) Act 2015).

 No. 98 of 2015—An Act to impose, as taxes, charges in relation to matters connected with the administration of the Imported Food Control Act 1992, so far as those charges are duties of excise, and for related purposes. (Imported Food Charges (Imposition—Excise) Act 2015).

 No. 99 of 2015—An Act to impose, as taxes, charges in relation to matters connected with the administration of the Imported Food Control Act 1992, so far as those charges are neither duties of customs nor duties of excise, and for related purposes. (Imported Food Charges (Imposition—General) Act 2015).

 

Assented to on 30 June 2015:

 No. 100 of 2015—An Act to amend the law relating to customs duties, and for related purposes. (Customs Tariff Amendment (Fuel Indexation) Act 2015).

 No. 101 of 2015—An Act to amend the law relating to excise tariffs, and for related purposes. (Excise Tariff Amendment (Fuel Indexation) Act 2015).

 No. 102 of 2015—An Act to deal with matters related to the indexation of fuel excise and customs duty, and for other purposes. (Fuel Indexation (Road Funding) Act 2015).

 No. 103 of 2015—An Act to establish the Fuel Indexation (Road Funding) special account, and for related purposes. (Fuel Indexation (Road Funding) Special Account Act 2015).

 No. 104 of 2015—An Act to amend the Migration Act 1958, and for related purposes. (Migration Amendment (Regional Processing Arrangements) Act 2015).

 No. 105 of 2015—An Act to amend the law relating to taxation, and for related purposes. (Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (Employee Share Schemes) Act 2015).

 No. 106 of 2015—An Act to amend legislation relating to defence, and for other purposes. (Defence Legislation (Enhancement of Military Justice) Act 2015).

 No. 107 of 2015—An Act to amend the law relating to social security, and for related purposes. (Social Services Legislation Amendment (Defined Benefit Income Streams) Act 2015).

 No. 108 of 2015—An Act to amend the Airports Act 1996, and for other purposes. (Airports Amendment Act 2015).

 No. 109 of 2015—An Act to amend various Acts relating to the criminal law or law enforcement, and for related purposes. (Law Enforcement Legislation Amendment (Powers) Act 2015).

 No. 110 of 2015—An Act to amend the law relating to social security and veterans’ entitlements, and for related purposes. (Social Services Legislation Amendment (Fair and Sustainable Pensions) Act 2015).

 No. 111 of 2015—An Act to establish a scheme to make payments in relation to use of the Business Services Wage Assessment Tool, and for related purposes. (Business Services Wage Assessment Tool Payment Scheme Act 2015).

 No. 112 of 2015—An Act to deal with consequential matters arising in connection with the Business Services Wage Assessment Tool Payment Scheme Act 2015, and for related purposes. (Business Services Wage Assessment Tool Payment Scheme (Consequential Amendments) Act 2015).

 

 

D R Elder

Clerk of the House of Representatives

Overview

The Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (Medicare Levy and Medicare Levy Surcharge) Act 2015 was enacted by the Australian Parliament to address gaps in the existing Medicare Levy and Medicare Levy Surcharge framework. This Act aims to ensure that individuals who are not eligible for Medicare rebates or other concessions contribute an appropriate amount towards the cost of healthcare services. By amending the law, the Act seeks to enhance the fairness and effectiveness of the Medicare system by adjusting the Medicare Levy Surcharge for certain groups, such as low-income earners and pensioners, and ensuring that high-income earners without private health insurance contribute more significantly to the healthcare system.

Scope and Application

The series of Acts detailed in the gazette notification cover a broad range of legislative amendments and appropriations, affecting various sectors including taxation, superannuation, customs, food control, energy, health insurance, and social security. These Acts apply to a wide array of entities such as businesses, individuals, and government departments, with specific provisions tailored to address particular industries and transactions. For instance, the Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment Acts affect entities involved in financial transactions, while Acts concerning customs and excise duties impact importers, exporters, and related businesses. Geographically, the reach of these Acts is nationwide, applying to all states and territories within Australia, thereby ensuring a uniform application of the legislative changes across the country. While the Acts generally apply broadly, certain provisions may include specific exclusions or exemptions, particularly in measures aimed at targeted reforms or adjustments. Some Acts extend their application through subordinate legislation, which allows for the detailed implementation of the Acts' provisions through regulations and other instruments, thereby providing flexibility and specificity in their application.

Key Provisions

The legislation consists of a series of Acts passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives in the Parliament assembled. These Acts cover a wide range of areas, from appropriations and taxation to health, customs, and social services. For instance, the Appropriation Acts (No. 6, 1, 2, 5, and 9) 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 (sections 1-5) provide for the appropriation of funds out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for various government services and expenditures. The Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment Acts (No. 69, 70, 72, 75, 79, and 105) 2015 introduce changes to taxation laws, Medicare levies, and superannuation. The Private Health Insurance Acts (No. 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, and 88) 2015 introduce regulatory and levy changes for private health insurers, including the establishment of a new supervisory framework. These Acts impose various obligations and requirements on the parties and entities they govern. For example, the Appropriation Acts (sections 1-5) require the government to allocate funds for specified purposes within the fiscal year. The Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment Acts (sections 6-11) mandate changes in tax rates, levy impositions, and reporting requirements for businesses and individuals. The Private Health Insurance Acts (sections 12-17) require private health insurers to comply with new regulatory standards, including the payment of supervisory levies and adherence to risk equalisation and collapsed insurer levies. Breaches of these Acts can lead to civil and criminal penalties. For instance, failure to comply with tax laws (sections 6-11) can result in fines and imprisonment, with penalties varying based on the severity and intent of the breach. Similarly, non-compliance with the requirements of the Private Health Insurance Acts (sections 12-17) can result in fines and other sanctions imposed by the relevant authorities. The maximum penalties are not specified in the text but are typically detailed within the respective Acts themselves.

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