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Became law

A New Tax System (Compensation Measures Legislation Amendment) Bill 1999

Portfolio: Family and Community Services portfolio

  1. Introduced2 December 1998
  2. Passed House10 December 1998
  3. Passed Senate29 June 1999
  4. Royal assent8 July 1999

What does this bill do, in plain English?

Adjusts tax and welfare payments to help Australians cope with the new GST introduced in 2000.

Source: Australian Parliament House bill record

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