Sales Tax (General) (Deficit Reduction) Act 1993

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Sales Tax (General) (Deficit Reduction) Act 1993

Act No. 50 of 1993 as amended

[Note: This Act was repealed by Act No. 101 of 2006 on 14 September 2006

For transitional and application provisions see Act No. 101, 2006, Schedule 6 (items 5–11)]

This compilation was prepared on 7 November 2000
taking into account amendments up to Act No. 94 of 1995

The text of any of those amendments not in force
on that date is appended in the Notes section

The operation of amendments that have been incorporated may be
affected by application provisions that are set out in the Notes section

Prepared by the Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing,
AttorneyGeneral’s Department, Canberra

 

 

 

Contents

Part 1—Preliminary

1 Short title [see Note 1]...........................

2 Commencement...............................

3 Object of Act.................................

4 This Act taken to be a sales tax amending Act for certain purposes.

Part 2—Modifications commencing on 18 August 1993

5 Modifications of the Sales Tax (Exemptions and Classifications) Act 1992

Part 3—Modifications commencing on 1 July 1995

6 Modifications of the Sales Tax (Exemptions and Classifications) Act 1992

Schedule 1—Modifications commencing on 18 August 1993

Schedule 2—Modifications commencing on 1 July 1995

Notes

 

An Act relating to sales tax

Part 1—Preliminary

1  Short title [see Note 1]

  This Act may be cited as the Sales Tax (General) (Deficit Reduction) Act 1993.

2  Commencement

 (1) Parts 1 and 2 and Schedule 1 are taken to have commenced on 18 August 1993.

 (2) Part 3 and Schedule 2 commence on 1 July 1995.

3  Object of Act

  The object of this Act is to modify the provisions of the Sales Tax (Exemptions and Classifications) Act 1992, in so far as they deal with tax imposed by the Sales Tax Imposition (General) Act 1992.

4  This Act taken to be a sales tax amending Act for certain purposes

  For the purposes of section 129 of the Sales Tax Assessment Act 1992, this Act is taken to be a sales tax amending Act.


Part 2—Modifications commencing on 18 August 1993

5  Modifications of the Sales Tax (Exemptions and Classifications) Act 1992

  The provisions of the Sales Tax (Exemptions and Classifications) Act 1992 have effect, in so far as they deal with tax imposed by the Sales Tax Imposition (General) Act 1992, as if:

 (a) they were modified as set out in Schedule 1 to this Act; and

 (b) those modifications applied to dealings with goods on or after 18 August 1993.


Part 3—Modifications commencing on 1 July 1995

6  Modifications of the Sales Tax (Exemptions and Classifications) Act 1992

  The provisions of the Sales Tax (Exemptions and Classifications) Act 1992 (as modified by Part 2 of this Act) have effect, in so far as they deal with tax imposed by the Sales Tax Imposition (General) Act 1992, as if:

 (a) they were further modified as set out in Schedule 2 to this Act; and

 (b) those further modifications applied to dealings with goods on or after 1 July 1995.

Schedule 1—Modifications commencing on 18 August 1993

Section 5

 1. Paragraph 12(2)(a):

Omit “Schedule 5”, substitute “Schedule 6”.

 2. Subsection 15(1):

Omit “and 5”, substitute “ , 5 and 6”.

 3. Schedule 1:

 (a) Omit from subitem 96(2) “Schedule 5” (twice occurring), substitute “Schedule 6”.

 (b) Omit from subitem 97(2) “Schedule 5” (twice occurring), substitute “Schedule 6”.

 4. Schedule 2:

Omit “GOODS TAXED AT 10%”, substitute “GOODS TAXED AT 11%”.

 5. Schedule 3:

 (a) Omit “GOODS TAXED AT 15%”, substitute “GOODS TAXED AT 16%”.

 (b) Omit from subitem 1(1) “Schedule 5”, substitute “Schedule 6”.

 6. Schedule 4:

 (a) Omit “GOODS TAXED AT 20%, substitute “GOODS TAXED AT 21%”.

 7. Schedule 5:

 (a) Omit “GOODS TAXED AT 30%”, substitute “GOODS TAXED AT 31%”.

 (b) Omit Item 1 of the Table of Contents.

 (c) Omit Item 1.

 8. Insertion of new Schedule:

  After Schedule 5 insert the following Schedule:

“SCHEDULE 6—GOODS TAXED AT 45%

“Item 1: [Luxury motor cars]

 (1) Motor cars or station wagons (including those known as fourwheel drive vehicles), if the taxable value of the taxable dealing concerned is more than 67.1% of the motor vehicle depreciation limit for the financial year in which the taxable dealing happens.

 (2) This Item does not cover motor vehicles that are specially fitted out for transporting disabled persons seated in wheelchairs unless the motor vehicles are described in subitem (1) of exemption Item 96 or 97.”.

Schedule 2—Modifications commencing on 1 July 1995

Section 6

 1. Schedule 2:

Omit “GOODS TAXED AT 11%”, substitute “GOODS TAXED AT 12%”.

 3. Schedule 4:

OMIT “GOODS TAXED AT 21%”, substitute “GOODS TAXED AT 22%”.

 4. Schedule 5:

Omit “GOODS TAXED AT 31%”, substitute “GOODS TAXED AT 32%”.

Notes to the Sales Tax (General) (Deficit Reduction) Act 1993

Note 1

The Sales Tax (General) (Deficit Reduction) Act 1993 as shown in this compilation comprises Act No. 50, 1993 amended as indicated in the Tables below.

Table of Acts

Act

Number
and year

Date
of Assent

Date of commencement

Application, saving or transitional provisions

Sales Tax (General) (Deficit Reduction) Act 1993

50, 1993

27 Oct 1993

Parts 1 and 2 (ss. 15): 18 Aug 1993
Remainder: 1 July 1995

 

Taxation Laws Amendment (Budget Measures) Act 1995

94, 1995

27 July 1995

Schedule 3 (Part 2 (items 5, 6)): 1 July 1995
Schedule 9: Royal Assent
Remainder: 9 May 1995

Table of Amendments

ad. = added or inserted     am. = amended      rep. = repealed      rs. = repealed and substituted

Provision affected

How affected

Schedule 2...............

am. No. 94, 1995

 

Overview

The Sales Tax (General) (Deficit Reduction) Act 1993 was enacted to address the need for deficit reduction by modifying the sales tax provisions outlined in the Sales Tax (Exemptions and Classifications) Act 1992. The Act was introduced by the Australian Parliament and its primary policy objective was to adjust sales tax rates in order to achieve fiscal balance. This was accomplished by increasing certain sales tax rates on goods, effective from specific dates as outlined in the Act. The Act was designed to have a phased implementation, with initial modifications taking effect on 18 August 1993, and further adjustments coming into force on 1 July 1995. The changes primarily involved the reclassification and taxation of various goods, including the introduction of a new tax rate for luxury motor cars. This legislation aimed to streamline and enhance the sales tax system, ensuring that the tax burden was more effectively distributed across different goods to support broader economic objectives. The Act was repealed by the Sales Tax (General) Repeal Act 2006, with transitional provisions detailed in that repealing Act to ensure a smooth transition from the old to the new tax regime.

Scope and Application

The Sales Tax (General) (Deficit Reduction) Act 1993 is an Act of the Commonwealth of Australia aimed at modifying the sales tax provisions as set out in the Sales Tax (Exemptions and Classifications) Act 1992. Specifically, this Act adjusts the tax rates and classifications of certain goods to reflect the changes in sales tax policy intended to assist in reducing the deficit. The Act applies to dealings with goods on or after the specified commencement dates of 18 August 1993 and 1 July 1995, with modifications outlined in Schedules 1 and 2 respectively. These modifications include changes to the tax rates for various categories of goods, with a notable introduction of a new tax rate for luxury motor cars in Schedule 6. The Act extends its application nationally, affecting all entities and persons engaged in the sale of taxable goods within Australia. There are no specific exclusions or exemptions stated in the text, though the detailed modifications in the schedules would indicate which goods or transactions are affected. The Act may also be further elaborated upon by subordinate instruments, though these are not detailed in the provided text.

Key Provisions

The Sales Tax (General) (Deficit Reduction) Act 1993 (the "Act") modifies the Sales Tax (Exemptions and Classifications) Act 1992 in order to adjust sales tax rates on various goods. Specifically, the Act introduces two sets of modifications, the first set commencing on 18 August 1993, and the second on 1 July 1995. The first set of modifications, detailed in Part 2 and Schedule 1, alters the tax rates for various categories of goods. For example, goods previously taxed at 10% are now taxed at 11%, and those taxed at 15% are now taxed at 16% (Section 5). Additionally, a new category of goods taxed at 45% is introduced, specifically targeting luxury motor cars (Schedule 6). The second set of modifications, outlined in Part 3 and Schedule 2, further adjusts the tax rates. For instance, goods taxed at 11% are increased to 12%, and those taxed at 21% are increased to 22% (Section 6). Entities and individuals involved in the sale of goods affected by these modifications must ensure compliance with the updated tax rates as per the Act. This includes correctly classifying the goods according to the new schedules and applying the appropriate tax rates to their transactions. For example, businesses selling luxury motor cars must determine if the taxable value of the sale exceeds 67.1% of the motor vehicle depreciation limit and apply a 45% tax rate if it does (Schedule 6, Item 1). Similarly, sellers of other goods must refer to the updated schedules to apply the correct tax rate to their transactions. Failure to comply with the provisions of this Act can result in various consequences. The Act does not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, but it is implied that breaches could lead to financial penalties or legal action under the broader Sales Tax framework. For example, under the Sales Tax Assessment Act 1992, penalties for non-compliance can include fines and interest on unpaid taxes. It is essential for entities and individuals to adhere to the tax rates and classifications specified in the Act to avoid any potential penalties or legal issues.

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