TREASURY LAWS AMENDMENT (2022 MEASURES NO. 4) BILL 2022

2022

The Parliament of the

Commonwealth of Australia

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Presented and read a first time

Treasury Laws Amendment (2022

Measures No. 4) Bill 2022

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(Treasury)

A Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to

taxation, superannuation and the Clean Energy

Finance Corporation, and for related purposes

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Contents

Short title ........................................................................................... 1

Commencement ................................................................................. 1

Schedules ........................................................................................... 2

Schedule 1--Digital games tax offset

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997

Schedule 2--Taxation treatment of digital currency

Part 1--Main amendments

A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999

A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Regulations 2019

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997

Part 2--Application of amendments

A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Regulations 2019

Schedule 3--Reducing the compliance burden of record

keeping for fringe benefits tax

Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act 1986

Schedule 4--Skills and Training Boost

Income Tax (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997

Schedule 5--Technology investment boost

Income Tax (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997

Schedule 6--Financial reporting and auditing requirements for

superannuation entities

Part 1--Amendment of the Corporations Act 2001

Corporations Act 2001

Part 2--Amendments of other Acts

Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001

Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993

Schedule 7--Deductible gift recipients

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Income Tax Assessment Act 1997

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Schedule 8--Amendment of the Clean Energy Finance

Corporation Act 2012

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Clean Energy Finance Corporation Act 2012

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Schedule 9--Taxation of military superannuation benefits:

Reversing the Douglas decision

123

Income Tax Assessment (1997 Act) Regulations 2021

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Income Tax Assessment Act 1997

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Income Tax (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997

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A Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to

taxation, superannuation and the Clean Energy

Finance Corporation, and for related purposes

The Parliament of Australia enacts:

1 Short title

This Act is the

Treasury Laws Amendment (2022 Measures No. 4)

Act 2022

2 Commencement

(1) Each provision of this Act specified in column 1 of the table

commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with

column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect

according to its terms.

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Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provisions

Commencement

Date/Details

1. Sections 1 to 3

and anything in

this Act not

elsewhere covered

by this table

The day this Act receives the Royal Assent.

2. Schedules 1 to

The first 1 January, 1 April, 1 July or

1 October to occur after the day this Act

receives the Royal Assent.

3. Schedule 6

1 July 2023.

1 July 2023

4. Schedule 7

The first 1 January, 1 April, 1 July or

1 October to occur after the day this Act

receives the Royal Assent.

5. Schedules 8

and 9

The day after this Act receives the Royal

Assent.

Note:

This table relates only to the provisions of this Act as originally

enacted. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of

this Act.

(2) Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this Act.

Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it

may be edited, in any published version of this Act.

3 Schedules

Legislation that is specified in a Schedule to this Act is amended or

repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule

concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this Act has effect

according to its terms.

Note 1:

The provisions of the

A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax)

Regulations 2019

amended or inserted by this Act, and any other

provisions of that instrument, may be amended or repealed by

regulations made under the

A New Tax System (Goods and Services

Tax) Act 1999

(see subsection 13(5) of the

Legislation Act 2003

Note 2:

The provisions of the

Income Tax Assessment (1997 Act) Regulations

2021

amended or inserted by this Act, and any other provisions of that

instrument, may be amended or repealed by regulations made under

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Schedule 1--Digital games tax offset

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997

1 Section 67-23 (after table item 20)

Insert:

digital games

the

tax offsets available under Division 378

2 After Division 376 of Part 3-45

Insert:

Division 378--Digital games (tax offset for Australian

expenditure on digital games)

Table of Subdivisions

Guide to Division 378

378-A Tax offset for Australian expenditure in developing digital

games

378-B Qualifying Australian development expenditure

378-C Certificates for digital games tax offset

378-D Review and other matters

Guide to Division 378

378-1 What this Division is about

Companies may be entitled to a refundable tax offset in relation to

qualifying Australian development expenditure incurred in

completing or porting a digital game, or carrying on ongoing

development of digital games in an income year.

This offset is designed to support the growth of the digital games

industry in Australia by providing concessional tax treatment for

Australian expenditure.

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One of the requirements for entitlement to the digital games tax

offset is that the company must be issued with a certificate in

respect of the completion, porting or ongoing development of a

digital game. The certificate specifies the amount of qualifying

Australian development expenditure determined by the Arts

Minister in respect of the completion, porting or ongoing

development of the digital game.

The amount of the refundable tax offset for an income year for a

company is up to 30% of the sum of the determined totals of

qualifying Australian development expenditure specified in

certificates issued to the company for the income year.

Subdivision 378-A--Tax offset for Australian expenditure in

developing digital games

Table of sections

378-10

Company entitled to refundable tax offset for Australian expenditure

incurred in developing digital games

378-15

Amount of digital games tax offset

378-20

Meaning of

digital game

378-25

Arts Minister must issue certificate for the digital games tax offset

378-30

Arts Minister to determine a company's qualifying Australian development

expenditure for the digital games tax offset

378-10 Company entitled to refundable tax offset for Australian

expenditure incurred in developing digital games

(1) A company is entitled to a

tax offset under this section (the

digital

games tax offset

) for an income year if:

(a) the

Arts Minister has issued one or more certificates to the

company for the income year under section 378-25

(certificate for the digital games tax offset); and

(b) the company claims the offset in its

income tax return for

the income year; and

(i) is an Australian resident that has an

ABN; or

(ii) is a foreign resident that has a

permanent establishment

in Australia and an ABN;

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when the company lodges the income tax return and when

the tax offset is due to be credited to the company.

Note:

The digital games tax offset is a refundable tax offset: see

section 67-23.

(2) The claim referred to in paragraph (1)(b) may be varied to take

account of a variation under subsection 378-15(5) of a notice given

under subsection 378-15(3) by the company in relation to the

income year. Otherwise, the claim is irrevocable.

378-15 Amount of digital games tax offset

(1) Subject to subsection (2), the amount of the digital games tax offset

for a company for an income year is the lower of:

(a) 30% of the sum of all the amounts determined by the

Arts

Minister under section 378-30 that are specified in

certificates issued to the company for the income year under

section 378-25; and

(b) $20,000,000.

(2) If the sum of the amounts of the digital games tax offset for an

income year worked out under subsection (1) for:

(a) the company; and

(b) each other company (each of which is a

related

company

)

that is

connected with or is an

affiliate of the company;

is greater than $20,000,000, the amount of the digital games tax

offset for the company is:

the amount specified in the notice given by the company

under subsection (3); or

(d) otherwise--nil.

(3) The requirements of this subsection are:

(a) the company gives the Commissioner a notice in the

approved form specifying an amount that is not more than

30% of the sum of all the amounts determined by the

Arts

Minister under section 378-25 that are specified in

certificates issued to the company for the income year under

section 378-30; and

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(b) one or more of the related companies also give the

Commissioner a notice in the approved form specifying an

amount that is not more than 30% of the sum of all the

amounts determined by the Arts Minister under

section 378-25 that are specified in certificates issued to the

related company for the income year under section 378-30;

and

the company and those related companies does not exceed

$20,000,000.

Example: Bilby Co is primarily responsible for developing a digital game.

Wombat Co, a company connected with Bilby Co, is also primarily

responsible for developing a digital game. The amount worked out

under subsection (1) is $15,000,000 for the income year for each

company. Since the sum of these amounts exceeds $20,000,000, the

companies must coordinate with one another to ensure that the amount

collectively claimed stays under the $20,000,000 cap. Bilby Co and

Wombat Co agree that for the income year, they will each give the

Commissioner a notice specifying $10,000,000 in notices. If they both

do so, each will receive an offset of $10,000,000 for the income year.

(4) A notice given under subsection (3) by a company in relation to an

income year must be given at the same time as the company claims

the digital games

tax offset in its

income tax return for the

income year.

(5) A company may vary the amount specified in a notice given under

subsection (3) in relation to an income year if:

(a) in specifying the amount in the notice:

(i) the company made an inadvertent error in determining

whether another company is a related company; and

(ii) as a result the company did not take account of the

amount of the digital games tax offset for the other

company for the income year; and

(b) the company gives the Commissioner a notice in the

approved form specifying the varied amount.

Otherwise, the notice is irrevocable.

378-20 Meaning of digital game

(1) A

digital game

is a game in electronic form that is capable of

generating a display on:

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(a) a portable electronic device; or

(b) a computer monitor, television screen, liquid crystal display

or similar medium;

that allows for the playing of an interactive game.

(2) A component of a

digital game is taken to be a digital game if:

(a) a company that:

(i) is a foreign resident that does not have a

permanent

establishment in Australia; and

(ii) owns or controls the rights to develop the digital game;

engages another company (the

Australian developer

) to

develop the component of the digital game; and

(b) the Australian developer:

(i) is an Australian resident that has an

ABN, or is a

foreign resident that has a

permanent establishment in

Australia and an ABN; and

(ii) is primarily responsible for undertaking activities

necessary for the development of the digital game in

Australia.

378-25 Arts Minister must issue certificate for the digital games tax

offset

Completion certificate

(1) The

Arts Minister must issue a certificate (a

completion

certificate

) to a company for an income year in relation to a

digital game if:

(a) the game is

completed in the income year; and

(b) the company has made an application for a completion

certificate in relation to the game; and

qualifying Australian

development expenditure on the game incurred in completing

the game is at least $500,000; and

(d) the Arts Minister is satisfied that the conditions in

subsection (7) (about the type of game) are met for the game;

and

(e) the Arts Minister is satisfied that the company:

(i) has developed the game as an original game; and

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(ii) is primarily responsible for undertaking activities

necessary for the development of the game in Australia.

Note:

The operation of paragraph (e) is affected by paragraph 378-45(1)(d)

(which deals with the situation where one company takes over the

development of a digital game from another company).

(2) A

digital game is

completed

on the earlier of:

(a) when the game is first released to the general public (other

than for testing purposes); or

(b) if the game is developed by a company under a contract

entered into at

arm's length with another entity--when the

company first provides a version of the game to the entity in

a state where it could reasonably be regarded as ready to be

released to the general public.

Porting certificate

(3) The

Arts Minister must issue a certificate (a

porting certificate

) to

a company for an income year in relation to a

digital game if:

(a) the game is

ported in the income year; and

(b) the company has made an application for a porting certificate

in relation to the game; and

qualifying Australian

development expenditure on the game incurred in porting the

game is at least $500,000; and

(d) the Arts Minister is satisfied that the conditions in

subsection (7) (about the type of game) are met for the game;

and

(e) the Arts Minister is satisfied that the company:

(i) either owns or controls the rights to develop the game or

has been engaged to develop the game by the entity who

owns or controls the rights to develop the game; and

(ii) is primarily responsible for undertaking activities

necessary for the development of the game in Australia.

Note:

The operation of subparagraph (e)(ii) is affected by

paragraph 378-45(1)(d) (which deals with the situation where one

company takes over the development of a digital game from another

company).

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(4) A

digital game that has been

completed is

ported

on the earlier

of:

(a) when the game is first made available to the general public

(other than for testing purposes) on a new platform; or

(b) if the company developed the game under a contract entered

into at

arm's length with another entity--when the company

first provides a version of the game to the entity in a state

where it could reasonably be regarded as ready to be made

available to the general public on a new platform.

Ongoing development certificate

(5) The

Arts Minister must issue a certificate (an

ongoing

development certificate

) to a company for an income year in

relation to one or more

digital games if:

(a)

ongoing development on the games occurs in the income

year; and

(b) the company has made an application for the ongoing

development certificate; and

qualifying Australian

development expenditure on the games incurred in the

income year on the ongoing development of the games in the

income year is at least $500,000; and

(d) the Arts Minister is satisfied that the conditions in

subsection (7) (about the type of game) are met for each of

the games; and

(e) the Arts Minister is satisfied that the company:

(i) either owns or controls the rights to develop each of the

games or has been engaged to develop the games by the

entities who own or control the rights to develop the

games; and

(ii) is primarily responsible for undertaking activities

necessary for the development of each of the games in

Australia.

Note:

The operation of subparagraph (e)(ii) is affected by

paragraph 378-45(1)(d) (which deals with the situation where one

company takes over the development of a digital game from another

company).

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(6)

Ongoing development

on a

digital game means activities

undertaken to update, improve or maintain the game after it has

been

completed.

Type of digital game

(7) The conditions in this subsection that must be met for a

digital

game are:

(a) the game is primarily developed to be made available to the

general public for entertainment or educational purposes; and

(b) any of the following apply to the game:

(i) the game is made available for use over the internet;

(ii) the game is primarily played through the internet;

(iii) the game operates only when a player is connected to

the internet; and

not

any of the following:

(i) a game that is a gambling service (within the meaning

of the

Interactive Gambling Act 2001

), or is

substantially comprised of gambling or gambling-like

practices;

(ii) a game that contains material likely to lead to the game

being refused classification under the

Classification

(Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995

;

(iii) a game that is primarily developed for industrial,

corporate or institutional purposes;

(iv) a game that is primarily developed to advertise or

promote a product, entity or service.

Example 1: A slot machine simulator game would fail to satisfy the condition that

the digital game must not be a gambling service or substantially

comprise of gambling or gambling-like practices, even if the game did

not involve any real money or money equivalent. However, an

adventure game in which a player may advance to a higher level by

winning a game of poker could still meet this condition.

Example 2: An interactive corporate training program would fail to satisfy the

condition that the digital game must not be primarily developed for

corporate purposes.

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378-30 Arts Minister to determine a company's qualifying

Australian development expenditure for the digital games

tax offset

(1) The

Arts Minister must, as soon as practicable after deciding to

issue a certificate under section 378-25 to a company, determine

for the purposes of the digital games tax offset:

(a) if the certificate is to be issued under subsection 378-25(1)

(completion certificate) to the company for an income year in

relation to a

digital game--the total of the company's

qualifying Australian development expenditure on the game

incurred in

completing the game, whether incurred in that

income year or in an earlier income year; or

(b) if the certificate is to be issued under subsection 378-25(3)

(porting certificate) to the company for an income year in

relation to a digital game--the total of the company's

qualifying Australian development expenditure on the game

incurred in

porting the game, whether incurred in that

income year or in an earlier income year; or

(ongoing development certificate) to the company for an

income year in relation to one or more digital games--the

total of the company's qualifying Australian development

expenditure on the games incurred in the income year on the

ongoing development of the games in the income year.

(2) The determination must be in writing, but is not a legislative

instrument.

(3) In making the determination, the

Arts Minister must have regard

to the matters in Subdivision 378-B.

(4) The

Arts Minister must give the company written notice of the

determination (including reasons for the determination).

Subdivision 378-B--Qualifying Australian development

expenditure

Table of sections

378-35

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Qualifying Australian development expenditure

378-45

Expenditure incurred by prior companies in completing or porting a digital

game

378-50

Expenditure to be worked out excluding GST

378-35 Development expenditure

(1) A company's

development expenditure

on a

digital game is

expenditure that the company incurs in, or in relation to, the

development of the game.

Specific inclusions

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the following expenditure of the

company in relation to the

digital game is

development

expenditure

on the game:

(a) remuneration provided to persons (including independent

contractors but excluding persons of a kind referred to in

subsection (5)) who perform work or services directly for the

company that are attributable to the development of the

game, including the following:

(i) project managers and artistic, creative and design

directors;

(ii) game designers;

(iii) software developers and programmers;

(iv) engineers (including for audio, graphics, physics and

software);

(v) user experience designers and testers;

(vi) behaviour analysts;

(vii) quality assurance testers;

(viii) writers;

(ix) artists, animators and performers (for music, voice and

motion capture);

(x) songwriters, composers, musicians and sound designers;

(xi) persons performing roles that are broadly similar to

those described in subparagraphs (i) to (x);

(b) expenditure on research for the game;

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(d) expenditure on underlying game infrastructure (for example,

game engines and anti-cheating controls);

(e) expenditure on user testing, debugging and collecting user

data for the game;

(f) expenditure on updating the game;

(g) expenditure on obtaining or maintaining a classification

under the

Classification (Publications, Films and Computer

Games) Act 1995

;

(h) expenditure on adapting the game for use on particular

platforms.

Specific exclusions

(3) Despite subsections (1) and (2), the following expenditure of the

company in relation to the

digital game is not

development

expenditure

on the game:

(a) the company's general business overheads including, for

example:

(i) expenditure incurred in relation to insurance, audit

services, accounting services, human resources,

recruitment services and legal services; and

(ii) expenditure on travel, accommodation, catering,

entertaining or hospitality; and

(iii) expenditure on visas or work permits; and

(iv) expenditure incurred by way of, or in relation to, the

financing of the game or company;

(b) expenditure on, or in connection with, the following persons:

(i) employees and independent contractors whose roles are

not related to, or are incidental and not directly

attributable to, the development of the game (including

for example, administrative employees, social media

managers, sales and marketing professionals,

community managers and forum administrators and

moderators);

(ii) employees and independent contractors who were not

Australian residents at the time the expenditure was

incurred;

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(d) expenditure on computer hardware or servers, or the rights to

access computer hardware or servers;

(e) expenditure on acquiring or licensing software;

(f) expenditure on marketing, advertising, publicity or

promotion for the game or company;

(g) expenditure on activities that are incidental to, but not

directly attributable to, the development of the game

(including, for example, expenditure on externally provided

training, conferences, hiring equipment, release events and

trade show demonstrations);

(h) expenditure incurred to acquire copyright or a trade mark, or

a licence in relation to copyright or a trade mark (other than

in relation to acquiring a licence for employees or

contractors);

(i) expenditure on obtaining permission to use the image,

likeness or name of a person or entity, or obtaining an

endorsement by a person or entity;

(j) expenditure on distributing the game;

(k) expenditure on acquiring users for the game;

(l) any expenditure claimed for the purposes of another

tax

offset, including for the purposes of section 355-100 (tax

offsets for R&D);

(m) expenditure that gives rise to notional deductions for the

purposes of section 355-205 (deductions for R&D

expenditure);

(n) expenditure funded directly or indirectly by:

(i) a Commonwealth grant or subsidy to which Australian

businesses are generally eligible; or

(ii) a State or Territory grant or subsidy to which Australian

business in that State or Territory are generally eligible.

Expenditure incurred in relation to another entity

(4) Despite subsections (1) and (2), the following expenditure of the

company in relation to the

digital game is not

development

expenditure

on the game:

(a) expenditure on contracting another entity (the

first

contractor

) to perform work or services for the company

where the first contractor contracts for another entity (the

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second contractor

) to perform the work or services and

either:

(i) the second contractor is not a natural person (including

an independent contractor); or

(ii) the second contractor contracts for another entity to

perform the work or services;

(b) expenditure incurred in relation to an entity that is an

associate of the company, other than an associate of a kind

referred to in subsection (5);

which the company and another party to the transaction did

not deal with each other at

arm's length.

Remuneration of influential employees

(5) If a natural person (an

influential employee

(a) is an

associate of the company because of

subparagraph 318(2)(d)(i) or (ii) of the

Income Tax

Assessment Act 1936

; and

(b) performs work or services directly for the company that are

attributable to the development of the

digital game in an

income year;

then, despite subsection (1), only the first $65,000 of remuneration

provided by the company to the influential employee for the

income year is

development expenditure

on the digital game.

Note:

A minor voting interest is not sufficient for a person to be an associate

of the company.

Decline in value not development expenditure

(6) To avoid doubt, the decline in the value of a

depreciating asset is

not

development expenditure

on a

digital game.

378-40 Qualifying Australian development expenditure

(1) A company's

qualifying Australian development expenditure

on a

digital game is the company's

development expenditure on the

game to the extent to which the expenditure:

(a) satisfies subsection (2); and

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(b) is incurred for, or is reasonably attributable to, goods and

services provided or acquired in Australia.

The relevance test

(2) An item of a company's

development expenditure on a

digital

game:

(a) if the item of expenditure is substantially attributable to

developing the game--satisfies this subsection in full; and

(b) if the item of expenditure is not substantially attributable to

developing the game--satisfies this subsection to the extent

that the expenditure is attributable to developing the game.

Expenditure that does not qualify

(3) For the purposes of a

digital game in respect of which a company

applies for a certificate under subsection 378-25(1) (completion

certificate), an item of the company's

development expenditure on

the game is not

qualifying Australian development expenditure

the extent it is incurred after the earliest of the following:

(a) the day on which the game is

completed;

(b) the day on which the company applies for the certificate;

public for the purposes of conducting testing for one year.

(4) For the purposes of a

digital game in respect of which a company

applies for a certificate under subsection 378-25(3) (porting

certificate), an item of the company's

development expenditure on

the game is not

qualifying Australian development expenditure

the extent it is incurred after the earlier of the following:

(a) the day on which the game is

ported;

(b) the day on which the company applies for the certificate.

(5) You cannot count the same expenditure as

qualifying Australian

development expenditure for the purposes of more than one

certificate under section 378-25.

Example: Expenditure on porting a digital game that is claimed as qualifying

Australian development expenditure for the purposes of a certificate

under subsection 378-25(3) (porting certificate) cannot be claimed for

the purposes of a certificate under subsection 378-25(5) (ongoing

development certificate).

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378-45 Expenditure incurred by prior companies in completing or

porting a digital game

Expenditure incurred by outgoing company attributed to incoming

company

(1) For the purposes of this Division, if a company (the

incoming

company

) takes over the development of a

digital game from

another company (the

outgoing company

(a) expenditure incurred by the outgoing company in relation to

completing or

porting the game is taken to have been

incurred by the incoming company; and

(b) for the purposes of determining the extent to which that

expenditure is

qualifying Australian development

expenditure of the incoming company, the incoming

company is taken:

(i) to have been an Australian resident at any time when the

outgoing company was an Australian resident; and

(ii) to have been a foreign resident at any time when the

outgoing company was a foreign resident; and

(iii) to have had a

permanent establishment in Australia at

any time when the outgoing company had a permanent

establishment in Australia; and

(iv) to have had an

ABN at any time when the outgoing

company had an ABN; and

able to take over the development of the game is to be

disregarded for the purposes of this Division; and

(d) any activities carried out by the outgoing company in relation

to the game are taken, for the purposes of

paragraph 378-25(1)(e) and subparagraphs 378-25(3)(e)(ii)

and (5)(e)(ii), to have been carried out by the incoming

company in relation to the game.

Expenditure previously attributed to outgoing company attributed

to incoming company

(2) For the purposes of subsection (1):

(a) expenditure incurred by the outgoing company in relation to

completing or

porting the

digital game includes

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expenditure that the outgoing company is itself taken to have

incurred on the digital game because of the operation of

subsection (1) or a previous operation of that subsection; and

(b) the outgoing company is taken:

(i) to have been an Australian resident at any time when the

outgoing company is taken to have been an Australian

resident because of the operation of subsection (1) or a

previous operation of that subsection; and

(ii) to have been a foreign resident at any time when the

outgoing company was a foreign resident because of the

operation of subsection (1) or a previous operation of

that subsection; and

(iii) to have had a

permanent establishment in Australia at

any time when the outgoing company is taken to have

had a permanent establishment in Australia because of

the operation of subsection (1) or a previous operation

of that subsection; and

(iv) to have had an

ABN at any time when the outgoing

company is taken to have had an ABN because of the

operation of subsection (1) or a previous operation of

that subsection; and

the digital game include activities that the outgoing company

is taken to have carried out in relation to the digital game

because of the operation of subsection (1) or a previous

operation of that subsection.

Example: If Uncle Carty Ltd starts out developing a digital game and then Mr

Grouble Ltd takes over the development of the digital game, Mr

Grouble Ltd is taken to have incurred the expenditure that Uncle Carty

Ltd incurred on the digital game. If Lousie Ltd subsequently takes

over the development of the digital game from Mr Grouble Ltd,

Lousie Ltd is taken to have incurred the expenditure that Mr Grouble

Ltd incurred on the digital game (including the expenditure of Uncle

Carty Ltd that is attributed to Mr Grouble Ltd).

378-50 Expenditure to be worked out excluding GST

In determining an amount of expenditure for the purpose of this

Division, the expenditure is taken to exclude

GST.

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Subdivision 378-C--Certificates for digital games tax offset

Table of sections

378-55

Single company or head company may apply for certificate

378-60

Notice of refusal to issue certificate

378-65

Issue of certificate

378-70

Revocation of certificate

378-75

Amendment of certificate

378-80

Amendment of assessments

378-55 Single company or head company may apply for certificate

(1) A company or, if the company is a

member of a

consolidated

group or a

MEC group, the

head company of the consolidated

group or MEC group may:

(a) if all the company's

qualifying Australian development

expenditure on a

digital game has been incurred in

completing the game--apply to the

Arts Minister for the

issue of a certificate under subsection 378-25(1) (completion

certificate) in relation to the game; or

(b) if all the company's qualifying Australian development

expenditure on a digital game has been incurred in

porting

the game--apply to the Arts Minister for the issue of a

certificate under subsection 378-25(3) (porting certificate) in

relation to the game; or

expenditure on a digital game or games has been incurred in

an income year on the

ongoing development of the games in

the income year--apply to the Arts Minister for the issue of a

certificate under subsection 378-25(5) (ongoing development

certificate) in relation to the games for the income year.

(2) The application must:

(a) specify which certificate is sought; and

(b) specify the company's

ABN; and

foreign resident with a

permanent establishment in

Australia; and

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(d) contain sufficient detail to enable the

Arts Minister to

determine whether an item of expenditure incurred by the

company is

qualifying Australian development expenditure

on the game or on the games in the income year; and

(e) be made in accordance with the rules made under

section 378-100 by the Arts Minister, so far as they relate to

the requirements for applications.

378-60 Notice of refusal to issue certificate

If:

(a) an application is made under subsection 378-55(1) for the

issue of a certificate; and

(b) the

Arts Minister decides under section 378-25 not to issue

the certificate;

the Arts Minister must give the applicant written notice of the

decision (including reasons for the decision).

378-65 Issue of certificate

(1) A certificate issued to a company under section 378-25 must:

(a) be in writing; and

(b) specify the company's

ABN; and

(d) specify the total of the company's

qualifying Australian

development expenditure on the relevant

digital game or

games, as determined by the

Arts Minister under

section 378-30; and

(e) if the certificate is issued under subsection 378-25(1)

(completion certificate) or (3) (porting certificate)--specify:

(i) the name of the digital game to which the certificate

relates; and

(ii) the income year in which the digital game was

completed or

ported (as applicable); and

(f) if the certificate is issued under subsection 378-25(5)

(ongoing development certificate)--specify:

(i) the name of the digital game, or digital games, to which

the certificate relates; and

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(ii) the income year for which the digital games tax offset is

being sought.

(2) The

Arts Minister must give the Commissioner notice of the issue

of the certificate within 30 days after issuing the certificate.

(3) The notice under subsection (2) must specify:

(a) the company's name; and

(b) the company's address; and

and

(d) other matters agreed to between the Arts Minister and the

Commissioner.

378-70 Revocation of certificate

(1) The

Arts Minister may revoke a certificate issued under

section 378-25 if the Arts Minister is satisfied that:

(a) the issue of the certificate was based on inaccurate

information; or

(b) the certificate was obtained by fraud or serious

misrepresentation; or

(completion certificate) to a company for an income year in

relation to a

digital game--the total of the company's

qualifying Australian development expenditure on the game

incurred in

completing the game is less than $500,000; or

(d) if the certificate is issued under subsection 378-25(3) (porting

certificate) to a company for an income year in relation to a

digital game--the total of the company's qualifying

Australian development expenditure on the game incurred in

porting the game is less than $500,000; or

(e) if the certificate is issued under subsection 378-25(5)

(ongoing development certificate) to a company for an

income year in relation to one or more digital games--the

total of the company's qualifying Australian development

expenditure on the games incurred in the income year on the

ongoing development of the games in the income year is

less than $500,000.

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(2) If the

Arts Minister revokes a certificate under subsection (1), the

Arts Minister must, within 30 days after the date of revocation,

give written notice of the revocation to:

(a) the company to whom the certificate was issued, including

reasons for the decision to revoke the certificate; and

(b) the Commissioner.

(3) If a certificate is revoked under subsection (1), it is taken, for the

purposes of this Division, never to have been issued.

Note:

This means that if an assessment of a company's income tax is issued

on the basis that the company is entitled to the digital games tax offset

and a certificate on which the entitlement is based is then revoked, the

assessment will be amended to take account of the fact that the

company was never entitled to the offset or was entitled to the offset

to a lesser amount: see section 378-80.

(4) Subsection (3) does not apply for the purposes of:

(a) the operation of this section or section 378-85; or

(b) a review by a court or the

AAT of the decision to revoke the

certificate.

378-75 Amendment of certificate

(1) The

Arts Minister may amend a certificate issued under

section 378-25 at any time during the period of 4 years starting

immediately after the certificate is issued if:

(a) the company to whom the certificate is issued requests, in

writing, an amendment to the certificate; or

(b) the Arts Minister decides to amend the certificate on the Arts

Minister's own initiative.

(2) In deciding whether to amend a certificate under subsection (1), the

Arts Minister:

(a) must have regard to the matters prescribed by the regulations;

and

(b) may have regard to any other matter that the Arts Minister

considers relevant.

(3) If the

Arts Minister amends a certificate under subsection (1), the

Arts Minister must, within 30 days after the date of amendment,

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give written notice of the amendment (including reasons for the

decision) to:

(a) the company to whom the certificate was issued; and

(b) the Commissioner

(4) If the

Arts Minister refuses to amend a certificate upon a request

by a company under paragraph (1)(a), the Arts Minister must give

the company written notice of the decision (including reasons for

the decision).

378-80 Amendment of assessments

Section 170 of the

Income Tax Assessment Act 1936

does not

prevent the amendment of an assessment given to a company for

the purposes of giving effect to this Division for an income year if:

(a) after the Commissioner gave notice of the assessment to the

company, a certificate issued under section 378-25 of this

Act to the company is either:

(i) amended under section 378-75 of this Act; or

(ii) revoked under section 378-70 of this Act; and

(b) the amendment of the assessment is made at any time during

the period of 4 years starting immediately after the

amendment or revocation of the certificate.

Note:

Section 170 of the

Income Tax Assessment Act 1936

specifies the

periods within which assessments may be amended.

Subdivision 378-D--Review and other matters

Table of sections

378-85

Notice of decision or determination

378-90

Review of decisions by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal

378-95

Copy of digital game to be made available to the National Film and Sound

Archive of Australia

378-100 Arts Minister may make rules about the digital games tax offset

378-105 Arts Minister may make rules establishing a Digital Games Tax Offset

Advisory Board

378-110 Delegation by Arts Minister

378-115 Review of operation of this Division

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378-85 Notice of decision or determination

(1) This section applies to:

(a) a notice given under section 378-60 (refusal to issue a

certificate); and

(b) a notice of a determination given under section 378-30

(determination of qualifying Australian development

expenditure); and

certificate); and

(d) a notice given under section 378-75 (amendment or refusal to

amend a certificate).

(2) The notice of the decision or determination is to include the

statements set out in subsections (3) and (4).

(3) There must be a statement to the effect that, subject to the

Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975

, an application may be

made to the

AAT, by (or on behalf of) any entity whose interests

are affected by the decision or determination, for review of the

decision or determination.

(4) There must also be a statement to the effect that a request may be

made under section 28 of the

Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act

1975

by (or on behalf of) such an entity for a statement:

(a) setting out the findings on material questions of fact; and

(b) referring to the evidence or other material on which those

findings were based; and

except where subsection 28(4) of that Act applies.

(5) If the

Arts Minister fails to comply with subsection (3) or (4), that

failure does not affect the validity of the decision or determination.

378-90 Review of decisions by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal

Applications may be made to the

AAT for review of:

(a) a decision made by the

Arts Minister under section 378-25

to refuse an application for a certificate; or

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(b) a determination made by the Arts Minister under

section 378-30 (total of a company's

qualifying Australian

development expenditure); or

revoke a certificate; or

(d) a decision made by the Arts Minister under section 378-75 to

amend or refuse to amend a certificate.

378-95 Copy of digital game to be made available to the National

Film and Sound Archive of Australia

The company to whom a certificate is issued under section 378-25

must make available to the National Film and Sound Archive of

Australia:

(a) a copy of each

digital game named in the certificate; and

(b) a copy of any materials provided to the general public in

connection with each of those games.

378-100 Arts Minister may make rules about the digital games tax

offset

The

Arts Minister may, by legislative instrument, make rules:

(a) specifying how applications for certificates in relation to the

digital games tax offset are to be made, including:

(i) the form in which applications are to be made; and

(ii) the information to be provided in applications; and

(iii) methods for verifying such information; and

(iv) procedures for providing, at the Arts Minister's request,

additional information in support of an application; and

(b) specifying the form and contents of certificates in relation to

the digital games tax offset; and

digital games tax offset are to be made, including:

(i) the form in which the request for an amendment may be

made; and

(ii) circumstances in which an amendment may be

requested, or made on the Arts Minister's own

initiative; and

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(iii) the information to be provided in a request for an

amendment; and

(iv) methods for verifying such information; and

(v) procedures for providing, at the Arts Minister's request,

additional information in support of a request for an

amendment; and

(d) providing for provisional certificates (including in relation to

a matter referred to in paragraph (a), (b) or (c)).

378-105 Arts Minister may make rules establishing a Digital Games

Tax Offset Advisory Board

The

Arts Minister may, by legislative instrument, make rules:

(a) establishing a Digital Games Tax Offset Advisory Board to:

(i) consider applications under subsection 378-55(1) for

certificates under section 378-25; and

(ii) advise the Arts Minister on whether to issue certificates

under section 378-25; and

(iii) perform other functions in relation to the operation of

this Division (including the operation of rules made

under section 378-100) as are specified in rules made

under this section; and

(b) specifying the membership of the Board and the terms and

conditions of appointment to the Board; and

performing its functions.

378-110 Delegation by Arts Minister

(1) The

Arts Minister may, in writing, delegate all or any of the Arts

Minister's powers under this Division, other than under

section 378-100 or section 378-105, to:

(a) the

Arts Secretary; or

(b) an SES employee, or acting SES employee, in the

Department administered by the Arts Minister.

(2) In exercising powers under a delegation, the delegate must comply

with any directions of the

Arts Minister.

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378-115 Review of operation of this Division

(1) The

Arts Minister must cause a review of the operation of this

Division to be undertaken as soon as possible after the end of 5

years after the commencement of this Division.

(2) The review must include:

(a) the effectiveness of this Division in supporting the growth of

the digital games industry in Australia; and

(b) the fiscal sustainability of the concessional tax treatment

provided by this Division.

(3) A written report of the review must be given to the

Arts Minister.

The report must not include information that is commercially

sensitive.

(4) The

Arts Minister must cause a copy of the report of the review to

be tabled in each House of the Parliament within 15 sitting days of

that House after the report is given to the Arts Minister.

3 Subsection 960-50(6) (after table item 9C)

Insert:

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an amount that is relevant for the

purposes of quantifying a company's

qualifying Australian development

expenditure on a

digital game

incurred in

completing the game to

the extent to which the amount is

relevant for the purposes of:

(a) a certificate under

subsection 378-25(1)

(completion certificate) in

relation to the game; or

(b) a determination under

section 378-30 in relation to such

a certificate

the amount is to be translated to

Australian currency at the average of

the exchange rates applicable from

time to time during the period:

(a) starting at the earliest time that

the company incurred

development expenditure on the

game in

completing the game;

and

(b) ending at the earlier of:

(i) the last time the company

incurred development

expenditure on the game

in completing the game;

and

(ii) the time the company

applies for the issue of a

certificate under

section 378-25(1)

(completion certificate) in

relation to the game.

an amount that is relevant for the

purposes of quantifying a company's

qualifying Australian development

expenditure on a

digital game

incurred in

porting the game to the

extent to which the amount is

relevant for the purposes of:

(a) a certificate under

section 378-25(3) (porting

certificate) in relation to the

game; or

(b) a determination under

section 378-30 in relation to such

a certificate

the amount is to be translated to

Australian currency at the average of

the exchange rates applicable from

time to time during the period:

(a) starting at the earliest time that

the company incurred

development expenditure on the

game in

porting the game; and

(b) ending at the earlier of:

(i) the last time the company

incurred development

expenditure on the game

in porting the game; and

(ii) the time the company

applies for the issue of a

certificate under

subsection 378-25(3)

(porting certificate) in

relation to the game.

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an amount that is relevant for the

purposes of quantifying a company's

qualifying Australian development

expenditure on a

digital game or

games incurred in an income year on

the

ongoing development of the

games in the income year to the

extent to which the amount is

relevant for the purposes of:

(a) a certificate under

subsection 378-20(5) (ongoing

development certificate) in

relation to the games for the

income year; or

(b) a determination under

section 378-30 in relation to such

a certificate

the amount is to be translated to

Australian currency at the average of

the exchange rates applicable from

time to time during the period:

(a) starting at the earliest time that

the company incurred

development expenditure on the

games in the income year on the

ongoing development of the

games in the income year; and

(b) ending at the earlier of:

(i) the last time the company

incurred development

expenditure on the games

in the income year on the

ongoing development of

the games in the income

year; and

(ii) the time the company

applies for the issue of

certificate under

subsection 378-25(5)

(ongoing development

certificate) in relation to

the games for the income

year.

4 Section 995-1 (definition of completed)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

completed

(a) in relation to a

film, has the meaning given by

subsection 376-55(2); and

(b) in relation to a

digital game, has the meaning given by

subsection 378-25(2).

5 Section 995-1 (definition of development expenditure)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

development expenditure

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(a) in relation to a

film, means expenditure to the extent to

which it is incurred in meeting the development costs for the

film and includes expenditure to the extent to which it is

incurred on any of the following:

(i) location surveys and other activities undertaken to

assess locations for possible use in the film;

(ii) storyboarding for the film;

(iii) scriptwriting for the film;

(iv) research for the film;

(v) casting actors for the film;

(vi) developing a budget for the film;

(vii) developing a shooting schedule for the film; and

(b) in relation to a

digital game, has the meaning given by

section 378-35.

6 Section 995-1

Insert:

digital game

has the meaning given by section 378-20.

ongoing development

, in relation to a

digital game, has the

meaning given by subsection 378-25(6).

ported

, in relation to a

digital game, has the meaning given by

subsection 378-25(4).

qualifying Australian development expenditure

has the meaning

given by section 378-40.

7 Application provision

The amendments made by this Schedule apply in relation to

expenditure incurred on or after 1 July 2022.

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Schedule 2--Taxation treatment of digital

currency

Part 1--Main amendments

A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999

1 Section 195-1 (paragraph (d) of the definition of digital

currency)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(d) either:

(i) are not denominated in any country's currency; or

(ii) are denominated in a currency that is not issued by, or

under the authority of, an

Australian government

agency or a foreign government agency (within the

meaning of the

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997)

; and

2 Section 195-1 (definition of digital currency)

Omit all the words after paragraph (f), substitute:

but does not include a thing that, if supplied, would be a

financial

supply for a reason other than being a supply of:

(g) one or more digital units of value to which paragraphs (a) to

(f) apply; or

(h)

money.

3 Section 195-1 (at the end of the definition of money)

Add:

; or (j) one or more digital units of value to which paragraphs (a) to

(f) of the definition of

digital currency

apply.

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Regulations 2019

4 Subsection 40-5.09(3) (table item 9)

Repeal the item, substitute:

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(a) Australian currency; or

(b) foreign currency; or

definition of

digital currency

in section 195-1 of the Act apply; or

(d) an agreement to buy or sell a thing to which paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of this

item applies

5 Section 40-5.12 (table item 17)

Repeal the item, substitute:

(a) Australian currency, or foreign currency, the market value of which exceeds

its stated value as legal tender; or

(b) an agreement to buy or sell currency to which paragraph (a) applies

6 Subsection 70-5.02(1) (table item 21, paragraph (a))

Omit "the currency of a foreign country", substitute "foreign currency".

7 Subsection 70-5.02(1) (table item 21, paragraph (a))

Omit "the currency" (second occurring), substitute "foreign currency".

8 Subsection 70-5.02(1) (table item 22, paragraph (b))

Omit "the currency of a foreign country", substitute "foreign currency".

9 Subsection 70-5.02(1) (table item 22, paragraph (b))

Omit "the currency" (second occurring), substitute "foreign currency".

10 Section 196-1.01

Insert:

foreign currency

means a currency other than:

(a) Australian currency; or

(b) currency that consists of digital units of value to which

paragraphs (a) to (f) of the definition of

digital currency

section 195-1 of the Act apply.

11 Clause 10 of Schedule 2 (table item 1, column headed

"Examples", paragraph (b))

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

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(b) foreign exchange values, foreign currency values, Australian currency values,

foreign currency index values or Australian currency index values; or

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997

12 Subsection 995-1(1)

Insert:

digital currency

has the same meaning as in the

GST Act.

13 Subsection 995-1(1) (definition of foreign currency)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

foreign currency

means a currency other than:

(a) Australian currency; or

(b)

digital currency; or

this paragraph.

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Part 2--Application of amendments

A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax)

Regulations 2019

14 In the appropriate position in Chapter 7

Insert:

Part 7-3--Matters relating to the Treasury Laws

Amendment (2022 Measures No. 4) Act

2022

Division 225--Application of amendments

225-1.01 Application of amendments

The amendments of this instrument made by Part 1 of Schedule 2

to the

Treasury Laws Amendment (2022 Measures No. 4) Act 2022

apply in relation to supplies or payments made on or after 1 July

2021.

15 Application of amendments

(1)

The amendments of the

A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax)

Act 1999

made by Part 1 of this Schedule apply in relation to supplies

or payments made on or after 1 July 2021.

(2)

The amendment of the definition of

foreign currency

subsection 995-1(1) of the

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997

made by

Part 1 of this Schedule applies in relation to:

(a) an income year that includes 1 July 2021; and

(b) later income years.

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Schedule 3--Reducing the compliance burden

of record keeping for fringe benefits

tax

Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act 1986

1 After section 123

Insert:

123AA Alternatives to statutory evidentiary documents

(1) For the purposes of the operation of this Act in relation to a year of

tax, a person who is an employer is taken to keep and retain a

statutory evidentiary document at a time if:

(a) a determination under subsection (2) is in force at that time;

and

(b) the determination specifies the year of tax; and

evidentiary documents specified in the determination for the

year of tax; and

(d) the person is in a class of persons specified in the

determination for that class of statutory evidentiary

documents for the year of tax; and

(e) the person keeps and retains, at that time, alternative

documents or records of a kind specified in the determination

for that class of persons for that class of statutory evidentiary

documents for the year of tax.

(2) The Commissioner may, by legislative instrument, make a

determination that specifies all of the following:

(a) one or more years of tax;

(b) one or more classes of statutory evidentiary documents for a

specified year of tax;

statutory evidentiary documents for a specified year of tax;

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(d) one or more kinds of alternative documents or records for a

specified class of persons for a specified class of statutory

evidentiary documents for a specified year of tax.

(3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(d), the determination may

specify a kind of documents or records only if the Commissioner is

reasonably satisfied that the kind of documents or records is, for

the purposes of this Act, an adequate alternative to the class of

statutory evidentiary documents for which it is specified.

2 Application

The amendment made by this Schedule applies to FBT years starting on

or after the commencement of this item.

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Schedule 4--Skills and Training Boost

Income Tax (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997

1 After section 328-440

Insert:

328-445 Bonus deduction for upskilling employees of small business

entities etc.

Initial bonus deduction--2022-23 income year for normal or late

balancers

(1) You can deduct 20% of particular expenditure for the 2022-23

income year if:

(a) you are a small business entity, or an entity covered by

subsection (4), for the income year in which you incur the

expenditure; and

(b) you incur the expenditure in the period:

(i) starting at 7.30 pm, by legal time in the Australian

Capital Territory, on 29 March 2022; and

(ii) ending at the end of the 2022-23 income year; and

provision of a taxation law (whether or not in, or wholly in,

the income year in which the expenditure is incurred); and

(d) section 328-450 applies to the expenditure.

Initial bonus deduction--2023-24 income year for early balancers

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if your 2022-23 income year starts

before 1 July 2022. Instead, you can deduct 20% of particular

expenditure for your 2023-24 income year if:

(a) you are a small business entity, or an entity covered by

subsection (4), for the income year in which you incur the

expenditure; and

(b) you incur the expenditure in the period:

(i) starting at 7.30 pm, by legal time in the Australian

Capital Territory, on 29 March 2022; and

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(ii) ending at the end of your 2023-24 income year; and

provision of a taxation law (whether or not in, or wholly in,

the income year in which the expenditure is incurred); and

(d) section 328-450 applies to the expenditure.

Later bonus deductions

(3) You can deduct 20% of particular expenditure for an income year

(the

current year

) if:

(a) the current year is after:

(i) if your 2022-23 income year starts on or after 1 July

2022--your 2022-23 income year; or

(ii) if your 2022-23 income year starts before 1 July 2022--

your 2023-24 income year; and

(b) you are a small business entity, or an entity covered by

subsection (4), for the current year; and

end of 30 June 2024; and

(d) you can deduct 100% of the expenditure under another

provision of a taxation law (whether or not in, or wholly in,

the income year in which the expenditure is incurred); and

(e) section 328-450 applies to the expenditure.

Businesses with turnover under $50 million

(4) An entity is covered by this subsection for an income year if:

(a) the entity is not a small business entity for the income year;

and

(b) the entity would be a small business entity for the income

year if:

(i) each reference in Subdivision 328-C (about what is a

small business entity) of the

Income Tax Assessment Act

1997

to $10 million were instead a reference to $50

million; and

(ii) the reference in paragraph 328-110(5)(b) of that Act to a

small business entity were instead a reference to an

entity covered by this subsection.

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These are bonus deductions under the Income Tax Assessment Act

1997

(5) The

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997

has effect as if this section

and section 328-450 of this Act were provisions of Division 25 of

the

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997

(6) Sections 8-10 and 355-715 of the

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997

do not apply in relation to a deduction under this section.

328-450 Expenditure eligible for the bonus deduction for upskilling

employees of small business entities etc.

(1) This section applies to expenditure if:

(a) you incur the expenditure for the provision of:

(i) in-person training for one or more of your employees

located in Australia; or

(ii) online training for one or more of your employees; and

(b) at each time you incur any of the expenditure for any of the

training provided by a particular provider:

(i) the provider is a registered body of a kind listed in

subsection (2); and

(ii) if the provider is a registered body of a kind listed in

paragraph (2)(b), (c) or (d)--the training is within the

provider's scope of registration for that kind of

registered body; and

you; and

(d) each enrolment, or arrangement, for the provision of the

training is made or entered into at or after 7.30 pm, by legal

time in the Australian Capital Territory, on 29 March 2022;

and

(e) the expenditure is charged, directly or indirectly, to you by

the providers of the training.

Note:

Paragraphs (b) and (c) mean this section will not apply to expenditure

for on-the-job training or training provided by you in house.

(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the kinds of registered bodies

are as follows:

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(a) a registered higher education provider (within the meaning of

the

Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act

2011

);

(b) a NVR registered training organisation (within the meaning

of the

National Vocational Education and Training

Regulator Act 2011

);

meaning of the

Education and Training Reform Act 2006

(Vic.));

(d) a registered training provider (within the meaning of the

Vocational Education and Training Act 1996

(WA)).

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Income Tax (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997

1 At the end of Division 328

Add:

328-455 Technology investment boost deduction

Normal or late balancers--deduction for 2022-23 income year

(1) You can deduct for the 2022-23 income year an amount that is

equal to the sum of:

(a) the lower of $20,000 and 20% of the total amount (which

may be nil) of your expenditure to which

subsection 328-460(1) applies; and

(b) the lower of $20,000 and 20% of the total amount (which

may be nil) of your expenditure to which

subsection 328-460(2) applies.

Early balancers--deduction for 2023-24 income year

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if your 2022-23 income year starts

before 1 July 2022. Instead, you can deduct for your 2023-24

income year an amount that is equal to the sum of:

(a) the lower of $20,000 and 20% of the total amount (which

may be nil) of your expenditure to which

subsection 328-460(1) applies; and

(b) the lower of $20,000 and 20% of the total amount (which

may be nil) of your expenditure to which

subsection 328-460(2) applies.

These are bonus deductions under the Income Tax Assessment Act

1997

(3) The

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997

has effect as if this section

and section 328-460 of this Act were provisions of Division 25 of

the

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997

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(4) Sections 8-10 and 355-715 of the

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997

do not apply in relation to a deduction under this section.

328-460 What expenditure qualifies for the technology investment

boost

(1) This subsection applies to an amount of expenditure if:

(a) you are a small business entity, or an entity covered by

subsection (3), for the income year in which you incur the

expenditure; and

(b) you incur the expenditure in the period starting at 7.30 pm,

by legal time in the Australian Capital Territory, on

29 March 2022 and ending at the end of:

(i) if your 2022-23 income year starts on or after 1 July

2022--your 2021-22 income year; or

(ii) if your 2022-23 income year starts before 1 July 2022--

your 2022-23 income year; and

provision of a taxation law (other than section 328-455 of

this Act) whether or not in, or wholly in, the income year in

which the expenditure was incurred; and

(d) you incur the expenditure wholly or substantially

for the

purposes of your digital operations or digitising your

operations; and

(e) the expenditure is not of a kind excluded by subsection (5);

and

(f) if the expenditure is on a depreciating asset--the only

balancing adjustment events that occur for the asset at a time

during the period referred to in paragraph (b) when you hold

the asset occur because you stop holding the asset because of

an event or circumstance referred to in subsection 40-365(2)

(about involuntary disposals) of the

Income Tax Assessment

Act 1997

; and

(g) if:

(i) the expenditure is on a depreciating asset; and

(ii) the asset is not in-house software allocated to a software

development pool for the income year in which you

incur the expenditure;

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you start to use the asset, or have it installed ready for use for

a taxable purpose, before 1 July 2023.

(2) This subsection applies to an amount of expenditure if:

(a) you are a small business entity, or an entity covered by

subsection (3), for the income year in which you incur the

expenditure; and

(b) you incur the expenditure in the period starting at the start of:

(i) if your 2022-23 income year starts on or after 1 July

2022--your 2022-23 income year; or

(ii) if your 2022-23 income year starts before 1 July 2022--

your 2023-24 income year; and

ending at the end of 30 June 2023; and

provision of a taxation law (other than section 328-455 of

this Act) whether or not in, or wholly in, the income year in

which the expenditure was incurred; and

(d) you incur the expenditure wholly or substantially for the

purposes of your digital operations or digitising your

operations; and

(e) the expenditure is not of a kind excluded by subsection (5);

and

(f) if the expenditure is on a depreciating asset--the only

balancing adjustment events that occur for the asset at a time

during the period referred to in paragraph (b) when you hold

the asset occur because you stop holding the asset because of

an event or circumstance referred to in subsection 40-365(2)

(about involuntary disposals) of the

Income Tax Assessment

Act 1997

; and

(g) if:

(i) the expenditure is on a depreciating asset; and

(ii) the asset is not in-house software allocated to a software

development pool for the income year in which you

incur the expenditure;

you start to use the asset, or have it installed ready for use for

a taxable purpose, before 1 July 2023.

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Businesses with turnover under $50 million

(3) An entity is covered by this subsection for an income year if:

(a) the entity is not a small business entity for the income year;

and

(b) the entity would be a small business entity for the income

year if:

(i) each reference in Subdivision 328-C of the

Income Tax

Assessment Act 1997

(about what is a small business

entity) to $10 million were instead a reference to $50

million; and

(ii) the reference in paragraph 328-110(5)(b) of that Act to a

small business entity were instead a reference to an

entity covered by this subsection.

Working out whether you can deduct an amount of expenditure on

a depreciating asset

(4) For the purposes of paragraphs (1)(c) and (2)(c), in working out

whether you can deduct an amount of expenditure on a

depreciating asset, assume that:

(a) you will continue to hold the asset throughout its effective

life; and

(b) throughout that effective life, you will use the asset for a

taxable purpose to the same extent as you use it, or have it

installed ready for use, for a taxable purpose in the income

year in which you start to use it, or have it installed ready for

use, for a taxable purpose.

Excluded expenditure

(5) The following kinds of expenditure are excluded by this

subsection:

(a) salary or wage costs;

(b) capital works costs for which you can deduct an amount

under Division 43 of the

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997

;

interest and expenses of borrowing;

(d) training or education costs;

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entities

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Corporations Act 2001

1 Section 9 (definition of audit company)

Omit "or registered scheme", substitute ", registered scheme or

registrable superannuation entity".

2 Section 9 (definition of audit-critical employee)

After "a registered scheme,", insert "or a registrable superannuation

entity,".

3 Section 9 (paragraph (a) of the definition of audit-critical

employee)

Omit "or of the responsible entity for the registered scheme", substitute

", of the responsible entity for the registered scheme or of the RSE

licensee for the registrable superannuation entity".

4 Section 9 (definition of audited body)

Omit "or registered scheme" (wherever occurring), substitute ",

registered scheme or registrable superannuation entity".

5 Section 9 (definition of audit firm)

Omit "or registered scheme", substitute ", registered scheme or

registrable superannuation entity".

6 Section 9

Insert:

auditor for the purposes of the RSE licensee law

means an auditor

appointed in fulfilment of a requirement imposed by a provision of

the RSE licensee law.

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7 Section 9 (definition of consolidated entity)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

8 Section 9 (note to the definition of director)

Omit "Note", substitute "Note 1".

9 Section 9 (at the end of the definition of director)

Add:

Note 2:

For directors of registrable superannuation entities, see

section 345AAC.

10 Section 9 (after paragraph (a) of the definition of financial

year)

Insert:

(aa) for a registrable superannuation entity--the meaning given

by section 323DAAA;

11 Section 9 (definition of individual auditor)

Omit "or registered scheme", substitute ", registered scheme or

registrable superannuation entity".

12 Section 9

Insert:

officer

of a registrable superannuation entity has the meaning

given by section 345AAD.

13 Section 9 (definition of play a significant role)

Omit "or a registered scheme", substitute ", a registered scheme or a

registrable superannuation entity".

14 Section 9 (paragraph (a) of the definition of play a

significant role)

Omit "or scheme" (wherever occurring), substitute ", scheme or entity".

15 Section 9 (subparagraph (a)(ii) of the definition of play a

significant role)

Omit "or the scheme", substitute ", scheme or entity".

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16 Section 9 (paragraph (b) of the definition of play a

significant role)

Omit "or scheme" (wherever occurring), substitute ", scheme or entity".

17 Section 9 (definition of registrable superannuation entity)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

registrable superannuation entity

(a) when used in a provision outside Chapter 2M or an

associated definition--has the same meaning as in the

Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993

; and

(b) when used in Chapter 2M or an associated definition--means

a registrable superannuation entity (within the meaning of the

Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993

), but does

not include the following:

(i) an exempt public sector superannuation scheme (within

the meaning of the

Superannuation Industry

(Supervision) Act 1993

);

(ii) an excluded approved deposit fund (within the meaning

of the

Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993

);

(iii) a small APRA fund (within the meaning of

section 1017BB).

For the purposes of this definition, each of the following is an

associated definition

(a) the definition of

audit company

;

(b) the definition of

audit-critical employee

;

audited body

;

(d) the definition of

audit firm

;

(e) the definition of

consolidated entity

;

(f) the definition of

director

;

(g) the definition of

financial year

;

(h) the definition of

individual auditor

;

(i) the definition of

officer of a registrable superannuation

entity

;

(j) the definition of

play a significant role

;

(k) the definition of

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18 Section 9

Insert:

RSE licensee law

has the same meaning as in the

Superannuation

Industry (Supervision) Act 1993

RSE remuneration report

means the section of the directors'

report for a financial year for a registrable superannuation entity

that is included under subsection 300C(1).

19 Subsection 285(1) (heading)

After "

registered schemes

", insert "

, registrable superannuation

entities

20 Subsection 285(1)

After "registered schemes", insert ", registrable superannuation

entities".

21 Subsection 285(1) (table heading)

After "

registered schemes

", insert "

, registrable superannuation

entities

22 Subsection 285(1) (table item 2, column headed

"comments")

After "(section 300A)", insert "and registrable superannuation entities

(section 300C)".

23 Subsection 285(1) (table item 4, column headed

"sections")

After "s. 314", insert ", 314AA".

24 Subsection 285(1) (table item 4, column headed

"comments")

After "company limited by guarantee", insert "or a registrable

superannuation entity".

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25 Subsection 285(1) (table item 4, column headed

"comments")

Before "For deadline", insert "For registrable superannuation entities,

see section 314AA.".

26 After subsection 285(3)

Insert:

Application to registrable superannuation entities

(3A) For the purposes of applying this Chapter to a registrable

superannuation entity, the RSE licensee for the entity is responsible

for the performance of obligations in respect of the entity (see

section 345AAA).

27 Subsection 286(1)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

28 Subsection 289(1)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

29 Subsection 289(2)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

30 Subsection 289(3)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

31 Subsection 290(1)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

32 After paragraph 292(1)(d)

Insert:

; and (e) all registrable superannuation entities.

33 At the end of section 292

Add:

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(4) The regulations may provide that a financial report prepared by a

registrable superannuation entity must comply with prescribed

requirements.

(5) The regulations may provide that a directors' report prepared by a

registrable superannuation entity must comply with prescribed

requirements.

34 Subsection 295(2)

After "registered scheme" (wherever occurring), insert ", registrable

superannuation entity".

35 Paragraphs 295(4)(c) and (ca)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

36 Paragraph 297(a)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

37 Subsection 298(1)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

38 Paragraph 298(1AA)(b)

Omit "and 300A", substitute ", 300A and 300C".

39 Paragraph 299(2)(a)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

40 Subsection 299(3)

After "registered scheme" (wherever occurring), insert ", registrable

superannuation entity".

41 Subsection 300(1)

After "year must", insert "(in the case of a company, registered scheme

or disclosing entity)".

42 Paragraph 300(3)(b)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

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43 Subsection 300(11B)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

44 After section 300B

Insert:

300C Annual directors' report--registrable superannuation entities

Remuneration

(1) The directors' report for a financial year for a registrable

superannuation entity must also include (in a separate and clearly

identified section of the report):

(a) the prescribed details in relation to the remuneration of each

member of the key management personnel for the registrable

superannuation entity; and

(b) such other matters (if any) relating to such remuneration as

are prescribed by the regulations.

(2) The material referred to in subsection (1) must be included in the

directors' report under the heading "Remuneration report".

(3) Without limiting paragraph (1)(a), the regulations may:

(a) provide that the value of an element of remuneration is to be

determined, for the purposes of this section, in a particular

way or by reference to a particular standard; and

(b) provide that details to be given of an element of remuneration

must relate to the remuneration provided in:

(i) the financial year to which the directors' report relates;

and

(ii) the earlier financial years specified in the regulations.

Non-audit services and auditor independence

(4) The directors' report for a registrable superannuation entity for a

financial year must also include the following in relation to each

auditor:

(a) details of the amounts paid or payable to the auditor for

non-audit services provided, during the year, by the auditor

(or by another person or firm on the auditor's behalf);

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(b) a statement whether the directors are satisfied that the

provision of non-audit services, during the year, by the

auditor (or by another person or firm on the auditor's behalf)

is compatible with the general standard of independence for

auditors imposed by this Act;

the provision of those non-audit services, during the year, by

the auditor (or by another person or firm on the auditor's

behalf) did not compromise the auditor independence

requirements of this Act.

(5) The details and statements mentioned in subsection (4) must be

included in the directors' report under the heading "Non-audit

services".

(6) For the purposes of paragraph (4)(a), the details of amounts paid or

payable to an auditor for non-audit services provided, during the

year, by the auditor (or by another person or firm on the auditor's

behalf) are:

(a) the name of the auditor; and

(b) the dollar amount that:

(i) the registrable superannuation entity; or

(ii) the RSE licensee for the registrable superannuation

entity;

paid, or is liable to pay, for each of those non-audit services.

(7) The statements under paragraphs (4)(b) and (c) must be made in

accordance with advice provided by the registrable superannuation

entity's audit committee.

(8) For the purposes of subsection (7), a statement is taken to be made

in accordance with advice provided by the registrable

superannuation entity's audit committee only if:

(a) the statement is consistent with that advice and does not

contain any material omission of material included in that

advice; and

(b) the advice is endorsed by a resolution passed by the members

of the audit committee; and

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committee on behalf of the audit committee and given to the

directors.

Audit

(9) If an individual plays a significant role in the audit of a registrable

superannuation entity for a financial year in reliance on an

approval granted under section 324DAA, the directors' report for

the entity for the financial year must also include details of, and

reasons for, the approval.

(10) If a registered company auditor plays a significant role in the audit

of a registrable superannuation entity for a financial year in

reliance on a declaration made under section 342A, the directors'

report for the entity for the financial year must also include details

of the declaration.

45 Subsection 301(1)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

46 At the end of section 301

Add:

Registrable superannuation entities

(6) The following reports relating to:

(a) a registrable superannuation entity; and

(b) a financial year;

may be set out in the same document:

subsection (1);

(d) an auditor's report provided in relation to the entity under a

provision of the RSE licensee law.

47 Paragraphs 307(c) and (d)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

48 Subsections 307C(1) and (3)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

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49 Subparagraph 307C(5)(a)(i)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

50 Paragraph 307C(5A)(a)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

51 After subsection 308(3C)

Insert:

(3D) If the directors' report for the financial year includes an RSE

remuneration report, the auditor must also report to members on

whether the auditor is of the opinion that the remuneration report

complies with section 300C. If not of that opinion, the auditor's

report must say why.

52 Subsection 308(5)

After "(3C)", insert ", (3D)".

53 Section 310

Before "The auditor", insert "(1)".

54 Section 310

Omit "A request", substitute "A requirement".

55 At the end of section 310

Add:

(2) The auditor:

(a) has a right of access at all reasonable times to the books of a

registrable superannuation entity; and

(b) may, by written notice, require an officer of a registrable

superannuation entity to:

(i) give the auditor information, explanations or other

assistance for the purposes of the audit or review; and

(ii) do so within 14 days after the notice is given.

A requirement under paragraph (b) must be a reasonable one.

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56 Subsection 311(1)

After "an audit", insert "(other than an audit of a registrable

superannuation entity)".

57 After subsection 311(1)

Insert:

(1A) An individual auditor conducting an audit of a registrable

superannuation entity contravenes this subsection if:

(a) the auditor suspects on reasonable grounds that there are

circumstances that amount to a contravention of this Act; and

(b) the auditor does not notify ASIC in writing of those

circumstances as soon as practicable, and in any case within

28 days, after the auditor forms that suspicion.

(1B) An individual auditor commits an offence if the auditor

contravenes subsection (1A).

(1C) An individual auditor commits an offence of strict liability if the

auditor contravenes subsection (1A).

58 Subsection 311(2)

After "conducting an audit", insert "(other than an audit of a registrable

superannuation entity)".

59 After subsection 311(2)

Insert:

(2A) An audit company conducting an audit of a registrable

superannuation entity contravenes this subsection if:

(a) the lead auditor for the audit suspects on reasonable grounds

that there are circumstances that amount to a contravention of

this Act; and

(b) the lead auditor does not notify ASIC in writing of those

circumstances as soon as practicable, and in any case within

28 days, after the lead auditor forms that suspicion.

(2B) An audit company commits an offence if the company contravenes

subsection (2A).

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(2C) An audit company commits an offence of strict liability if the

company contravenes subsection (2A).

Contravention by member of audit firm

(2D) A person (the

defendant

) contravenes this subsection if:

(a) an audit firm is conducting an audit of a registrable

superannuation entity; and

(b) the defendant is a member of the firm; and

that there are circumstances that amount to a contravention of

this Act; and

(d) the lead auditor does not notify ASIC in writing of those

circumstances as soon as practicable, and in any case within

28 days, after the lead auditor forms that suspicion.

(2E) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes

subsection (2D).

(2F) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person

contravenes subsection (2D).

(2G) A member of an audit firm does not commit an offence at a

particular time because of a contravention of subsection (2D) if the

member:

(a) does not know at that time of the circumstances that

constitute the contravention of subsection (2D); or

(b) does know of those circumstances at that time but takes all

reasonable steps to correct the contravention as soon as

possible after the member becomes aware of those

circumstances.

Note:

A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters in

this subsection, see subsection 13.3(3) of the

Criminal Code

60 Paragraph 311(3)(a)

After "an audit", insert "(other than an audit of a registrable

superannuation entity)".

61 After subsection 311(3)

Insert:

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(3A) A person contravenes this subsection if:

(a) the person is the lead auditor for an audit of a registrable

superannuation entity; and

(b) the person suspects on reasonable grounds that there are

circumstances that amount to a contravention of this Act; and

circumstances as soon as practicable, and in any case within

28 days, after the person forms that suspicion.

(3B) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes

subsection (3A).

(3C) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person

contravenes subsection (3A).

62 Paragraph 312(1)(b)

Omit "section 310", substitute "subsection 310(1)".

63 At the end of section 312

Add:

(3) An officer of a registrable superannuation entity must:

(a) allow the auditor access to the books of the entity; and

(b) give the auditor any information, explanation or assistance

required under subsection 310(2).

Note:

Books include registers and documents generally (not only the

accounting "books"): see the definition of

books

in section 9.

(4) An offence based on subsection (3) is an offence of strict liability.

64 After section 314

Insert:

314AA Annual financial reporting by registrable superannuation

entities to members

(1) A registrable superannuation entity must report to members for a

financial year by providing all of the following reports:

(a) the financial report for the year;

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(b) the directors' report for the year (see sections 298, 299

and 300C);

(2) A registrable superannuation entity must provide the reports for a

financial year by making a copy of the reports publicly available

on the entity's website on and after the day on which the reports

are lodged with ASIC under section 319.

(3) An offence based on subsection (1) is an offence of strict liability.

65 After subsection 315(3)

Insert:

Registrable superannuation entities

(3AA) A registrable superannuation entity must report to members under

section 314AA within 3 months after the end of the financial year.

66 Subsection 319(1)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

67 Subsection 319(1)

Omit "This", substitute "In the case of a company, registered scheme or

disclosing entity, this".

68 Paragraph 319(3)(a)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

69 At the end of section 319

Add:

Registrable superannuation entities

(4) The regulations may require that the lodgment of a report by a

registrable superannuation entity under subsection (1) must be in a

prescribed manner.

(5) A manner prescribed for the purposes of subsection (4) may

involve electronic communication.

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(6) Subsection (5) does not limit subsection (4).

(7) Section 352 does not apply to the lodgment of a report if

regulations are in force under subsection (4) of this section in

relation to the lodgment of the report.

70 Subsection 321(1)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

71 After subsection 322(2)

Insert:

Financial reports and directors' reports lodged by registrable

superannuation entities

(2A) If:

(a) a financial report or directors' report for a financial year

relates to a registrable superannuation entity; and

(b) the report is amended after it is lodged with ASIC;

the entity must, within 14 days after the amendment:

(d) make both of the following publicly available on the entity's

website on and after the day on which the amended report is

lodged with ASIC under paragraph (c):

(i) a copy of the amended report;

(ii) a description of the nature of the amendment.

72 Subsection 322(3)

Omit "or (2)", substitute ", (2) or (2A)".

73 Subsection 323(1)

After "registered scheme" (wherever occurring), insert ", registrable

superannuation entity".

74 Subsection 323A(2)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

75 Subsection 323B(1)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

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76 Section 323C

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

77 After section 323D

Insert:

323DAAA Financial years for registrable superannuation entities

(1) The financial year for a registrable superannuation entity is the

entity's year of income (within the meaning of the

Superannuation

Industry (Supervision) Act 1993

Synchronisation of financial years where consolidated financial

statements are required

(2) A registrable superannuation entity that has to prepare consolidated

financial statements must do whatever is necessary to ensure that

the financial years of the consolidated entities are synchronised

with its own financial years. It must achieve this synchronisation

by the end of 12 months after the situation that calls for

consolidation arises.

(3) An offence based on subsection (2) is an offence of strict liability.

(4) To facilitate this synchronisation, the financial year for a controlled

entity may be extended or shortened. The extended financial year

cannot be longer than 18 months.

78 Division 1 of Part 2M.4 (heading)

Omit "

or registered scheme

", substitute "

, registered scheme or

registrable superannuation entity

79 Section 324AA

Before "Subject to this Part", insert "(1)".

80 At the end of section 324AA

Add:

(2) Subject to this Part, the following may be appointed as auditor for

a registrable superannuation entity for the purposes of this Chapter:

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(a) an individual;

(b) a firm;

The entity may only have one auditor.

Note:

In addition to audit requirements under this Chapter, a registrable

superannuation entity has audit requirements under the RSE licensee

law. Subsection 35AC(8) of the

Superannuation Industry

(Supervision) Act 1993

provides that the RSE licensee for a registrable

superannuation entity must ensure that the auditor of the entity for the

purposes of the RSE licensee law is the individual, firm or company

that is the auditor of the entity for the purposes of this Chapter.

81 Subsections 324AB(1) and (2)

Omit "or registered scheme", substitute ", registered scheme or

registrable superannuation entity".

82 Subsection 324AB(2)

Omit "or scheme", substitute ", scheme or entity".

83 Subsection 324AB(3)

Omit "or registered scheme", substitute ", registered scheme or

registrable superannuation entity".

84 Paragraph 324AC(1)(a)

Omit "or registered scheme", substitute ", registered scheme or

registrable superannuation entity".

85 Subsections 324AC(4) and (5)

Omit "or registered scheme", substitute ", registered scheme or

registrable superannuation entity".

86 Subsection 324AD(1)

Omit "or registered scheme", substitute ", registered scheme or

registrable superannuation entity".

87 Section 324AE

Omit "or registered scheme", substitute ", registered scheme or

registrable superannuation entity".

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88 Subsections 324AF(1) and (2)

Omit "or registered scheme", substitute ", registered scheme or

registrable superannuation entity".

89 Subparagraphs 324BA(a)(i), (ii) and (iii)

Omit "or registered scheme", substitute ", registered scheme or

registrable superannuation entity".

90 Subparagraphs 324BB(1)(a)(i), (ii) and (iii)

Omit "or registered scheme", substitute ", registered scheme or

registrable superannuation entity".

91 Subparagraphs 324BB(2)(a)(i), (ii) and (iii)

Omit "or registered scheme", substitute ", registered scheme or

registrable superannuation entity".

92 Subparagraphs 324BC(1)(a)(i), (ii) and (iii)

Omit "or registered scheme", substitute ", registered scheme or

registrable superannuation entity".

93 Subparagraphs 324BC(2)(a)(i), (ii) and (iii)

Omit "or registered scheme", substitute ", registered scheme or

registrable superannuation entity".

94 Subparagraphs 324BC(3)(a)(i), (ii) and (iii)

Omit "or registered scheme", substitute ", registered scheme or

registrable superannuation entity".

95 After Division 2 of Part 2M.4

Insert:

Division 2A--Eligibility requirements for auditors of

registrable superannuation entities

324BF Eligibility requirements for auditors of registrable

superannuation entities

(1) An individual contravenes this section if:

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(a) the individual:

(i) consents to be appointed as auditor of a registrable

superannuation entity for the purposes of this Chapter;

(ii) acts as auditor of a registrable superannuation entity for

the purposes of this Chapter; or

(iii) prepares a report required by this Act to be prepared by

an auditor of a registrable superannuation entity; and

(b) the person:

(i) does not meet the eligibility criteria for auditors of

registrable superannuation entities (within the meaning

of the

Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993

)

set out in the prudential standards (within the meaning

of that Act); or

(ii) has been disqualified from being, or acting as, an

auditor of a registrable superannuation entity (within the

meaning of the

Superannuation Industry (Supervision)

Act 1993

) under section 130D of that Act; or

(iii) is a member or employee of a firm that is disqualified

under section 130EA of the

Superannuation Industry

(Supervision) Act 1993

; or

(iv) is a director or employee of a company that is

disqualified under section 130EA of the

Superannuation

Industry (Supervision) Act 1993

(2) A company contravenes this section if:

(a) the company:

(i) consents to be appointed as auditor of a registrable

superannuation entity for the purposes of this Chapter;

(ii) acts as auditor of a registrable superannuation entity for

the purposes of this Chapter; or

(iii) prepares a report required by this Act to be prepared by

an auditor of a registrable superannuation entity; and

(b) the company is disqualified under section 130EA of the

Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993

(3) A member of a firm contravenes this section if:

(a) the firm:

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(i) consents to be appointed as auditor of a registrable

superannuation entity for the purposes of this Chapter;

(ii) acts as auditor of a registrable superannuation entity for

the purposes of this Chapter; or

(iii) prepares a report required by this Act to be prepared by

an auditor of a registrable superannuation entity; and

(b) the firm is disqualified under section 130EA of the

Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993

(4) A company contravenes this section if:

(a) the company:

(i) consents to be appointed as auditor of a registrable

superannuation entity for the purposes of this Chapter;

(ii) acts as auditor of a registrable superannuation entity for

the purposes of this Chapter; or

(iii) prepares a report required by this Act to be prepared by

an auditor of a registrable superannuation entity; and

(b) the lead auditor for an audit of a registrable superannuation

entity conducted by the company:

(i) does not meet the eligibility criteria for auditors of

registrable superannuation entities (within the meaning

of the

Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993

)

set out in the prudential standards (within the meaning

of that Act); or

(ii) has been disqualified from being, or acting as, an

auditor of a registrable superannuation entity (within the

meaning of the

Superannuation Industry (Supervision)

Act 1993

) under section 130D of that Act.

(5) A member of a firm contravenes this section if:

(a) the firm:

(i) consents to be appointed as auditor of a registrable

superannuation entity for the purposes of this Chapter;

(ii) acts as auditor of a registrable superannuation entity for

the purposes of this Chapter; or

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(iii) prepares a report required by this Act to be prepared by

an auditor of a registrable superannuation entity; and

(b) the lead auditor for an audit of a registrable superannuation

entity conducted by the firm:

(i) does not meet the eligibility criteria for auditors of

registrable superannuation entities (within the meaning

of the

Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993

)

set out in the prudential standards (within the meaning

of that Act); or

(ii) has been disqualified from being, or acting as, an

auditor of a registrable superannuation entity (within the

meaning of the

Superannuation Industry (Supervision)

Act 1993

) under section 130D of that Act.

96 Subsection 324CA(1A) (note 2)

Omit "or a registered scheme", substitute ", a registered scheme or a

registrable superannuation entity".

97 Subsection 324CA(1A) (at the end of note 2)

Add:

; or (d)

subsection 331AH(3) or (5) (registrable superannuation

entity).

98 Subsection 324CB(1A) (note 2)

Omit "or a registered scheme", substitute ", a registered scheme or a

registrable superannuation entity".

99 Subsection 324CB(1A) (at the end of note 2)

Add:

; or (d)

subsection 331AH(4) (registrable superannuation entity).

100 Subsection 324CC(1A) (note 2)

Omit "or a registered scheme", substitute ", a registered scheme or a

registrable superannuation entity".

101 Subsection 324CC(1A) (at the end of note 2)

Add:

; or (d)

subsection 331AH(5) (registrable superannuation entity).

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102 Subsection 324CD(2) (at the end of the table)

Add:

a registrable superannuation entity

the RSE licensee for the

registrable superannuation

entity, if the RSE licensee is a

body corporate or a

constitutional corporation

(within the meaning of the

Superannuation Industry

(Supervision) Act 1993

); or

a current or former director of

the registrable superannuation

entity; or

a person currently or formerly

involved in the management of

the registrable superannuation

entity; or

a person currently or formerly

involved in the management of

the RSE licensee for the

registrable superannuation

entity; or

a connected entity (within the

meaning of the

Superannuation

Industry (Supervision) Act

1993

) of the RSE licensee for

the registrable superannuation

entity.

103 Subsection 324CE(1A) (note)

Omit "or a registered scheme", substitute ", a registered scheme or a

registrable superannuation entity".

104 Subsection 324CE(1A) (at the end of the note)

Add:

; or (d)

subsection 331AH(3) (registrable superannuation entity).

105 After subsection 324CE(6)

Insert:

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(6A) Paragraphs (6)(a) and (b) do not apply if:

(a) the audited body is a registrable superannuation entity; and

(b) the services are required or permitted to be provided under

the prudential standards (within the meaning of the

Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993

106 Subsection 324CF(1A) (note)

Omit "or a registered scheme", substitute ", a registered scheme or a

registrable superannuation entity".

107 Subsection 324CF(1A) (at the end of the note)

Add:

; or (d)

subsection 331AH(4) (registrable superannuation entity).

108 After subsection 324CF(6)

Insert:

(6A) Paragraphs (6)(a) and (b) do not apply if:

(a) the audited body is a registrable superannuation entity; and

(b) the services are required or permitted to be provided under

the prudential standards (within the meaning of the

Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993

109 Subsection 324CG(1A) (note)

Omit "or a registered scheme", substitute ", a registered scheme or a

registrable superannuation entity".

110 Subsection 324CG(1A) (at the end of the note)

Add:

; or (d)

subsection 331AH(3) (registrable superannuation entity).

111 Subsection 324CG(5A) (note)

Omit "or a registered scheme", substitute ", a registered scheme or a

registrable superannuation entity".

112 Subsection 324CG(5A) (at the end of the note)

Add:

; or (d)

subsection 331AH(3) (registrable superannuation entity).

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113 After subsection 324CG(10)

Insert:

(10A) Paragraphs (10)(a) and (b) do not apply if:

(a) the audited body is a registrable superannuation entity; and

(b) the services are required or permitted to be provided under

the prudential standards (within the meaning of the

Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993

114 After subsection 324CH(2)

Insert:

Applying table if audited body is registrable superannuation entity

(2A) If the audited body is a registrable superannuation entity, apply the

table in subsection (1) as if:

(a) references to the audited body in items 1 to 9, and items 15 to

19, in the table were references to the RSE licensee for the

registrable superannuation entity; and

(b) references to an interest in the audited body in items 10 to 12

in the table were references to an interest in either:

(i) the registrable superannuation entity; or

(ii) the RSE licensee for the registrable superannuation

entity; and

interest in the audited body in items 13 and 14 in the table

were references to an investment in an entity that has a

controlling interest in the RSE licensee for the registrable

superannuation entity.

115 At the end of Subdivision C of Division 3 of Part 2M.4

Add:

324CLA Extended meaning of officer of a registrable

superannuation entity

(1) For the purposes of this Division, a person is taken to be an officer

of a registrable superannuation entity if:

(a) the person is an officer of:

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(i) a related body corporate of the RSE licensee for the

registrable superannuation entity; or

(ii) an entity that the RSE licensee for the registrable

superannuation entity controls; or

(b) the person has, at any time within the immediately preceding

period of 12 months, been an officer or promoter of:

(i) a related body corporate of the RSE licensee for the

registrable superannuation entity; or

(ii) an entity that the RSE licensee for the registrable

superannuation entity controlled at that time.

Note:

Officer

of a registrable superannuation entity is defined in

section 345AAD. This subsection extends the meaning of that

expression for the purposes of this Division.

(2) Paragraph (1)(b) does not apply if ASIC directs that it does not

apply in relation to the person in relation to the RSE licensee for

the registrable superannuation entity. ASIC may give the direction

only if ASIC thinks that it is appropriate to do so in the

circumstances of the case.

116 Paragraph 324CM(1)(a)

Omit "or registered scheme", substitute ", registered scheme or

registrable superannuation entity".

117 Paragraph 324CM(1)(c)

Omit "or scheme", substitute ", scheme or entity".

118 Paragraph 324CM(2)(a)

Omit "or a registered scheme", substitute ", registered scheme or

registrable superannuation entity".

119 Paragraph 324CM(2)(c)

Omit "or scheme", substitute ", scheme or entity".

120 Paragraph 324CM(3)(d)

Omit "or a registered scheme", substitute ", registered scheme or

registrable superannuation entity".

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121 Paragraph 324CM(3)(f)

Omit "or scheme", substitute ", scheme or entity".

122 Division 5 of Part 2M.4 (at the end of the heading)

Add "

, listed registered schemes and registrable superannuation

entities

123 Section 324DA (heading)

Omit "

or listed registered scheme

", substitute "

, listed registered

scheme or registrable superannuation entity

124 Subsection 324DA(1)

Omit "or listed registered scheme", substitute ", listed registered

scheme or registrable superannuation entity".

125 Subsection 324DA(1)

Omit "or the scheme" (wherever occurring), substitute ", the scheme or

the entity".

126 Subsection 324DA(2)

Omit "or listed registered scheme", substitute ", listed registered

scheme or registrable superannuation entity".

127 Subsection 324DA(2)

Omit "or scheme", substitute ", the scheme or the entity".

128 Subsection 324DA(3)

Omit "or scheme" (wherever occurring), substitute ", scheme or entity".

129 Subsection 324DAA(1)

Omit "or of a listed registered scheme", substitute "or of a listed

registered scheme or registrable superannuation entity".

130 Subsection 324DAA(1)

Omit "or scheme", substitute ", scheme or entity".

131 Subsection 324DAA(3)

Omit "or scheme", substitute ", scheme or entity".

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132 Subsection 324DAA(5)

Omit "or scheme", substitute ", scheme or entity".

133 Subsection 324DAB(1) (heading)

Omit "

or scheme

", substitute "

, scheme or entity

134 Subsection 324DAB(1)

Omit "or the responsible entity of a listed registered scheme", substitute

"the responsible entity of a listed registered scheme, or the RSE licensee

for a registrable superannuation entity".

135 Paragraph 324DAB(2)(c)

Omit "or scheme", substitute ", scheme or entity".

136 Subparagraph 324DAB(2)(d)(i)

Omit "or scheme", substitute ", scheme or entity".

137 Subsection 324DAB(4)

Omit "or of a listed registered scheme", substitute "of a listed registered

scheme or of a registrable superannuation entity".

138 Section 324DAC

Omit "or of a listed registered scheme", substitute "of a listed registered

scheme or of a registrable superannuation entity".

139 After paragraph 324DAC(a)

Insert:

(aa) if the approval was granted by the directors of a registrable

superannuation entity--give a copy of the resolution to

APRA; and

140 Section 324DAC (note)

After "300", insert "or 300C".

141 Paragraph 324DB(a)

Omit "or listed registered scheme", substitute ", listed registered

scheme or registrable superannuation entity".

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142 Paragraph 324DC(1)(a)

Omit "or listed registered scheme's auditor", substitute ", listed

registered scheme's auditor or registrable superannuation entity's

auditor".

143 Paragraph 324DC(1)(b)

Omit "or scheme's", substitute ", scheme's or entity's".

144 Paragraph 324DC(1)(c)

Omit "or scheme", substitute ", scheme or entity".

145 Subparagraphs 324DC(1)(f)(i) and (ii)

Omit "or scheme", substitute ", scheme or entity".

146 Paragraph 324DC(2)(a)

Omit "or listed registered scheme's auditor", substitute ", listed

registered scheme's auditor or registrable superannuation entity's

auditor".

147 Paragraph 324DC(2)(b)

Omit "or scheme's", substitute ", scheme's or entity's".

148 Paragraph 324DC(2)(c)

Omit "or scheme", substitute ", scheme or entity".

149 Paragraph 324DD(1)(a)

Omit "or listed registered scheme's auditor", substitute ", listed

registered scheme's auditor or registrable superannuation entity's

auditor".

150 Paragraph 324DD(1)(b)

Omit "or scheme's", substitute ", scheme's or entity's".

151 Paragraph 324DD(1)(c)

Omit "or scheme", substitute ", scheme or entity".

152 Subparagraphs 324DD(1)(e)(i) and (ii)

Omit "or scheme", substitute ", scheme or entity".

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153 Paragraph 324DD(2)(a)

Omit "or listed registered scheme's auditor", substitute ", listed

registered scheme's auditor or registrable superannuation entity's

auditor".

154 Paragraph 324DD(2)(b)

Omit "or scheme's", substitute ", scheme's or entity's".

155 Paragraph 324DD(2)(c)

Omit "or scheme", substitute ", scheme or entity".

156 Subparagraphs 324DD(2)(f)(i) and (ii)

Omit "or scheme", substitute ", scheme or entity".

157 Paragraph 324DD(3)(a)

Omit "or listed registered scheme's auditor", substitute ", listed

registered scheme's auditor or registrable superannuation entity's

auditor".

158 Paragraph 324DD(3)(b)

Omit "or scheme's", substitute ", scheme's or entity's".

159 Paragraph 324DD(3)(c)

Omit "or scheme", substitute ", scheme or entity".

160 At the end of Part 2M.4

Add:

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Division 8--Appointment, removal and fees of auditors of

registrable superannuation entities

Subdivision A--Appointment of registrable superannuation

entity auditors

331AF Registrable superannuation entity auditor (initial

appointment of auditor)

(1) If a registrable superannuation entity is registered under

section 29M of the

Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act

1993

after the commencement of this section, the RSE licensee

must appoint an auditor of the entity for the purposes of this

Chapter within 1 month after the day on which the entity is

registered under that section.

(2) If:

(a) a registrable superannuation entity was registered under

section 29M of the

Superannuation Industry (Supervision)

Act 1993

immediately before the commencement of this

section; and

(b) immediately before the commencement of this section, an

individual held an appointment as an auditor of the entity for

the purposes of the RSE licensee law;

then:

an auditor of the entity for the purposes of this Chapter; and

(d) that appointment takes effect at the commencement of this

section.

(3) A director of the registrable superannuation entity must take all

reasonable steps to secure compliance with subsection (1).

331AG Registrable superannuation entity auditor (appointment to

fill vacancy)

(1) If a vacancy occurs in the office of auditor of a registrable

superannuation entity, the RSE licensee for the entity must, within

1 month after the vacancy occurs, appoint an auditor to fill the

vacancy.

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(2) A director of the registrable superannuation entity must take all

reasonable steps to secure compliance with subsection (1).

331AH Registrable superannuation entity auditor (duration of

appointment)

(1) An auditor of a registrable superannuation entity holds office until

the auditor:

(a) dies; or

(b) is removed, or resigns, from office in accordance with

section 331AK; or

Division 2, 2A or 5 of this Part; or

(d) ceases to be auditor under subsection (2), (3), (4) or (5).

(2) An auditor ceases to be the auditor of a registrable superannuation

entity for the purposes of this Chapter if the auditor ceases to be

the auditor of the entity for the purposes of the RSE licensee law.

(3) An individual auditor ceases to be the auditor of a registrable

superannuation entity for the purposes of this Chapter if:

(a) on a particular day (the

start day

), the individual auditor:

(i) informs ASIC of a conflict of interest situation in

relation to the entity under subsection 324CA(1A); or

(ii) informs ASIC of particular circumstances in relation to

the entity under subsection 324CE(1A); and

(b) the individual auditor does not give ASIC a notice, before the

notification day (see subsection (6)), that that conflict of

interest situation has, or those circumstances have, ceased to

exist before the end of the period (the

remedial period

) of 21

days, or such longer period as ASIC approves in writing,

from the start day.

(4) An audit firm ceases to be auditor of a registrable superannuation

entity under this subsection if:

(a) on a particular day (the

start day

), ASIC is:

(i) informed of a conflict of interest situation in relation to

the entity under subsection 324CB(1A); or

(ii) informed of particular circumstances in relation to the

entity under subsection 324CF(1A); and

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(b) ASIC has not been given a notice on behalf of the audit firm,

before the notification day (see subsection (6)), that that

conflict of interest situation has, or those circumstances have,

ceased to exist before the end of the period (the

remedial

period

) of 21 days, or such longer period as ASIC approves

in writing, from the start day.

(5) An audit company ceases to be auditor of a registrable

superannuation entity under this subsection if:

(a) on a particular day (the

start day

), ASIC is:

(i) informed of a conflict of interest situation in relation to

the entity under subsection 324CB(1A) or 324CC(1A);

(ii) informed of particular circumstances in relation to the

entity under subsection 324CF(1A) or 324CG(1A) or

(5A); and

(b) ASIC has not been given a notice on behalf of the audit

company, before the notification day (see subsection (6)),

that that conflict of interest situation has, or those

circumstances have, ceased to exist before the end of the

period (the

remedial period

) of 21 days, or such longer

period as ASIC approves in writing, from the start day.

(6) The

notification day

is:

(a) the last day of the remedial period; or

(b) such later day as ASIC approves in writing (whether before

or after the remedial period ends).

(7) If an audit firm ceases to be the auditor of a registrable

superannuation entity under subsection (1) at a particular time,

each member of the firm who:

(a) is taken to have been appointed as an auditor of the entity

under subsection 324AB(1) or 324AC(4); and

(b) is an auditor of the entity immediately before that time;

ceases to be an auditor of the entity at that time.

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331AJ ASIC's power to appoint auditor of a registrable

superannuation entity

(1) ASIC may appoint an auditor of a registrable superannuation entity

for the purposes of this Chapter if:

(a) the RSE licensee for the entity does not appoint an auditor

when required by this Act to do so; and

(b) a member of the entity applies to ASIC in writing for the

appointment of an auditor under this section.

(2) ASIC may only appoint an individual, firm or company as auditor

under subsection (1) if the individual, firm or company consents to

being appointed.

(3) If ASIC appoints an individual, firm or company as auditor under

subsection (1), ASIC must:

(a) notify APRA of the appointment; and

(b) do so as soon as practicable after making the appointment.

Subdivision B--Removal and resignation of registrable

superannuation entity auditors

331AK Removal and resignation of auditors

(1) The RSE licensee for a registrable superannuation entity may, with

ASIC's consent, remove the auditor of the entity from office.

(2) An auditor of a registrable superannuation entity may, by notice in

writing given to the RSE licensee for the entity, resign as auditor of

the entity if:

(a) the auditor:

(i) has, by notice in writing given to ASIC, applied for

consent to the resignation and stated the reasons for the

application; and

(ii) has, at or about the same time as giving the notice to

ASIC, given the registrable superannuation entity notice

in writing of the application to ASIC; and

(b) ASIC has given its consent.

(3) As soon as practicable after ASIC receives a notice from an auditor

under subsection (2), ASIC must notify the auditor, and the

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registrable superannuation entity, whether it consents to the

resignation.

(4) A statement made by an auditor in an application to ASIC under

subsection (2) or in answer to an inquiry by ASIC relating to the

reasons for the application:

(a) is not admissible in evidence in any civil or criminal

proceedings against the auditor; and

(b) must not be made the ground of a prosecution, action or suit

against the auditor.

A certificate by ASIC that the statement was made in the

application or in answer to the inquiry by ASIC is prima facie

evidence that the statement was so made.

(5) The resignation of an auditor takes effect:

(a) on the day (if any) specified for the purpose in the notice of

resignation; or

(b) on the day on which ASIC gives its consent to the

resignation; or

whichever occurs last.

(6) If, on the retirement or withdrawal of a member of a firm, the firm

will no longer be capable of acting as auditor of a registrable

superannuation entity because of subparagraph 324BB(1)(b)(i) or

(2)(b)(i), the member is (if not disqualified from acting as auditor

of the entity) taken to be the auditor of the entity until the member

obtains the consent of ASIC to the member's retirement or

withdrawal.

(7) Within 14 days after:

(a) the removal from office of an auditor of a registrable

superannuation entity; or

(b) the receipt of a notice of resignation from an auditor of a

registrable superannuation entity;

the entity must lodge with ASIC a notice of the removal or

resignation in the prescribed form.

(8) If ASIC consents to the removal or the resignation of an auditor of

a registrable superannuation entity, ASIC must:

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(a) notify APRA of the consent; and

(b) do so as soon as practicable after giving the consent.

Subdivision C--Fees and expenses of auditors

331AL Fees and expenses of auditors

The reasonable fees and expenses of an auditor of a registrable

superannuation entity are payable by the RSE licensee for the

entity.

161 After paragraph 332A(1)(b)

Insert:

(ba) registrable superannuation entities;

162 Subsection 334(5)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

163 Section 340 (heading)

After "

registered schemes

", insert "

, registrable superannuation

entities

164 Subsection 340(1)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

165 Section 341 (heading)

After "

registered schemes

", insert "

, registrable superannuation

entities

166 Subsection 341(1)

After "registered schemes" (wherever occurring), insert ", registrable

superannuation entities".

167 Section 342 (heading)

After "

registered schemes,

", insert "

registrable superannuation

entities,

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168 After subsection 342A(5)

Insert:

(5A) Before making a declaration in relation to the audit of a registrable

superannuation entity or a class of registrable superannuation

entities, ASIC must consult APRA.

169 At the end of section 342A

Add:

(9) If ASIC makes a declaration in relation to the audit of a registrable

superannuation entity or a class of registrable superannuation

entities, ASIC must:

(a) notify APRA of the declaration; and

(b) do so as soon as practicable after making the declaration.

170 Section 342B (heading)

Omit "

or registered scheme

", substitute "

, registered scheme or

registrable superannuation entity

171 Subsection 342B(1)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(1) If a registered company auditor plays a significant role in the audit

of a company, registered scheme or registrable superannuation

entity in reliance on a declaration by ASIC under section 342A, the

auditor must give:

(a) the company; or

(b) the responsible entity for the registered scheme; or

written notice of the declaration.

172 Paragraph 342B(2)(b)

Omit "or registered scheme", substitute ", registered scheme or

registrable superannuation entity".

173 Subsection 344(1)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

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174 At the end of Chapter 2M

Add:

Part 2M.8--Additional provisions relating to

registrable superannuation entities

345AAA Obligations of registrable superannuation entities

An obligation imposed on a registrable superannuation entity by a

provision of this Chapter is to be discharged by the RSE licensee

for the entity.

345AAB Notices etc. given to RSE licensees

For the purposes of this Chapter, if a notice, direction or other

document is given to the RSE licensee for a registrable

superannuation entity, the notice, direction or other document is

taken to be given to the entity.

345AAC Directors of registrable superannuation entities

(1) For the purposes of this Chapter,

director

of a registrable

superannuation entity means:

(a) if the RSE licensee for the entity is a constitutional

corporation or a body corporate--a director of the

constitutional corporation or body corporate; or

(b) if the RSE licensee for the entity is a group of individual

trustees--each of those trustees.

(2) For the purposes of this section,

constitutional corporation

has the

same meaning as in the

Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act

1993

345AAD Officers of registrable superannuation entities

(1) For the purposes of this Chapter,

officer

of a registrable

superannuation entity means:

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(a) if the RSE licensee for the entity is a constitutional

corporation or a body corporate--an officer of the

constitutional corporation or body corporate; or

(b) if the RSE licensee for the entity is a group of individual

trustees:

(i) each of those trustees; or

(ii) a person who makes, or participates in making,

decisions that affect the whole, or a substantial part, of

the business of the entity; or

(iii) a person who has the capacity to affect significantly the

entity's financial standing.

(2) For the purposes of this section,

constitutional corporation

has the

same meaning as in the

Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act

1993

175 After subsection 1017C(3)

Insert:

Reports prepared by a registrable superannuation entity etc.

(3AA) If the financial product is a superannuation product that relates to a

registrable superannuation entity (within the meaning of

Chapter 2M), the issuer must, on request in writing by a person

who is a concerned person, give the person:

(a) a copy of the financial report of the entity for a specified

financial year; and

(b) a copy of the directors' report of the entity for a specified

financial year; and

Each copy must be given in accordance with the other

requirements of this section.

Note:

Failure to comply with this subsection is an offence (see

subsection 1311(1)).

176 In the appropriate position in Chapter 10

Insert:

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Part 10.58--Application and transitional provisions

relating to Schedule 6 to the Treasury Laws

Amendment (2022 Measures No. 4) Act

2022

1684 Financial reporting and auditing requirements for registrable

superannuation entities

The amendments of this Act made by Part 1 of Schedule 6 to the

Treasury Laws Amendment (2022 Measures No. 4) Act 2022

so far

as they relate to:

(a) a financial report for a financial year; or

(b) a directors' report for a financial year; or

apply in relation to the report or audit if the financial year begins

on or after 1 July 2023.

177 Schedule 3 (table item dealing with Subsections 308(1),

(2), (3), (3AA), (3AB), (3A), (3C) and (4), column headed

"Provision")

After "(3C)" insert ", (3D)".

178 Schedule 3 (after the table item dealing with

Subsections 311(1), (2) and (3))

Insert:

Subsection 311(2B)

250 penalty units

Subsection 311(2C)

125 penalty units

Subsections 311(1B), (2E) and (3B)

50 penalty units

Subsections 311(1C), (2F) and (3C)

25 penalty units

179 Schedule 3 (table item dealing with Subsection 312(1),

column headed "Provision")

Omit "Subsection 312(1)", substitute "Subsections 312(1) and (3)".

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180 In the appropriate position in Schedule 3

Insert:

Subsection 314AA(1)

30 penalty units

181 Schedule 3 (table item dealing with Subsections 322(1),

(1A) and (2), column headed "Provision")

Omit "and (2)", substitute "(2) and (2A)".

182 In the appropriate position in Schedule 3

Insert:

Subsection 323DAAA(2)

30 penalty units

183 In the appropriate position in Schedule 3

Insert:

Subsections 324BF(2) and (4)

300 penalty units

Subsections 324BF(1), (3) and (5)

6 months imprisonment

184 In the appropriate position in Schedule 3

Insert:

Subsections 331AF(1) and (3)

6 months imprisonment

Subsections 331AG(1) and (2)

6 months imprisonment

185 In the appropriate position in Schedule 3

Insert:

Subsection 1017C(3AA)

2 years imprisonment

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186 Subparagraph 127(2D)(b)(i)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

187 Paragraph 127(2D)(c)

After "registered scheme", insert ", to the RSE licensee for the

registrable superannuation entity".

188 Subsection 127(2D)

After "responsible entity" (last occurring), insert ", RSE licensee".

189 Subsection 127(2F)

After "registered scheme", insert ", registrable superannuation entity".

190 Subsection 127(2G)

After "responsible entity" (wherever occurring), insert ", RSE licensee".

191 Subsection 127(9)

Insert:

registrable superannuation entity

has the same meaning as in

Chapter 2M of the

Corporations Act 2001

RSE licensee

has the same meaning as in the SIS Act.

Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993

192 Subsection 6(1) (table item 40, column headed

"Provisions")

Omit "43", substitute "43A".

193 Subsection 6(1) (after table item 43)

Insert:

43A

Sections 130D and

disqualifying and

(a) both APRA and ASIC,

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130E

removing actuaries

and auditors

to the extent the

provisions relate to

auditors; and

(b) APRA, to the extent

the provisions relate to

actuaries

194 Subsection 10(1)

Insert:

individual RSE auditor

means an individual who is appointed as

auditor of a registrable superannuation entity.

lead auditor

has the meaning given by section 11F.

registered company auditor

has the same meaning as in the

Corporations Act 2001

RSE audit company

means a company that is appointed as auditor

of a registrable superannuation entity.

RSE audit firm

means a firm that is appointed as auditor of a

registrable superannuation entity.

195 Subsection 10(1) (definition of RSE auditor)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

RSE auditor

means:

(a) an individual RSE auditor; or

(b) an RSE audit firm; or

196 After section 11E

Insert:

11F Lead auditor

If an RSE audit firm or RSE audit company conducts an audit of a

registrable superannuation entity, the

lead auditor

for the audit is

the registered company auditor who is primarily responsible to the

RSE audit firm or the RSE audit company for the conduct of the

audit.

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197 Paragraph 29D(1)(a)

After "the RSE licensee law", insert "or Chapter 2M of the

Corporations Act 2001

198 Paragraph 29E(1)(a)

After "the RSE licensee law", insert "and Chapter 2M of the

Corporations Act 2001

199 Paragraph 29JA(1A)(c)

After "the RSE licensee law", insert "or Chapter 2M of the

Corporations Act 2001

200 Paragraph 29P(2)(c)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

the registrable superannuation entity;

(ca) any individual, company or firm that has been an RSE

auditor of the registrable superannuation entity for the year of

income of the entity;

201 After paragraph 29P(3)(a)

Insert:

(aa) include in the notice links to each of the following reports

that are publicly available on the registrable superannuation

entity's website:

(i) the financial report for the year of income of the entity;

(ii) the directors' report for the year of income of the entity;

(iii) the auditor's report on the financial report for the year

of income of the entity; and

202 Subsection 29PA(3)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(3) If:

(a) a person (the

relevant person

) has been an individual RSE

auditor of a registrable superannuation entity for a year of

income of the entity; and

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(b) the relevant person is given notice of an annual members'

meeting for the entity for the year in accordance with

subsections 29P(2) and (3);

then:

person must attend the meeting; and

(d) if:

(i) the relevant person is not a practising auditor; and

(ii) another person is the individual RSE auditor of the

entity;

the individual RSE auditor must attend the meeting; and

(e) if:

(i) the relevant person is not a practising auditor; and

(ii) a firm or company is the RSE auditor of the entity; and

(iii) the firm or company is conducting an audit of the entity;

the lead auditor of the audit must attend the meeting.

Penalty: 50 penalty units.

(3A) If:

(a) a firm or company has been an RSE auditor of a registrable

superannuation entity for a year of income of the entity; and

(b) the firm or company is given notice of an annual members'

meeting for the entity for the year in accordance with

subsections 29P(2) and (3); and

relevant lead auditor

) was the lead auditor of

the audit of the entity that was conducted by the firm or

company for the year;

then:

(d) if:

(i) the firm or company conducts audits; and

(ii) the relevant lead auditor is a member or employee of the

firm or a director or employee of the company;

the relevant lead auditor must attend the meeting; and

(e) if:

(i) the firm or company conducts audits; and

(ii) paragraph (d) does not apply; and

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(iii) a person (the

relevant audit team member

) was a

member of the audit team that was involved in the audit

of the entity that was conducted by the firm or company

for the year; and

(iv) the relevant audit team member is a member or

employee of the firm or a director or employee of the

company; and

(v) the relevant audit team member is not the lead auditor of

the audit of the entity;

the relevant audit team member must attend the meeting; and

(f) if:

(i) the firm or company does not conduct audits; and

(ii) another person is the individual RSE auditor of the

entity;

the individual RSE auditor must attend the meeting; and

(g) if:

(i) the firm or company does not conduct audits; and

(ii) another firm or company is the RSE auditor of the

entity; and

(iii) the other firm or company is conducting an audit of the

entity;

the lead auditor of the audit must attend the meeting.

Penalty: 50 penalty units.

(3B) If:

(a) 2 or more persons are required by paragraph (3A)(e) to attend

a meeting; and

(b) one of those persons attends the meeting;

the remaining persons are not required to attend the meeting.

203 Subsection 29PA(5)

After "(3)", insert ", (3A)".

204 Subsection 29PD(1)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(1) This section applies if:

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(a) a person is required by subsection 29P(3) or (3A) to attend an

annual members' meeting for a registrable superannuation

entity for a year of income of the entity; and

(b) a member of the entity asks the person a question at the

meeting.

205 Subsection 29PD(2)

Omit "auditor", substitute "person".

206 Subparagraph 29PD(3)(a)(iii)

Omit "auditor", substitute "individual RSE auditor, the RSE audit firm

or the RSE audit company, as the case may be".

207 Section 29QB

Repeal the section.

208 Subparagraph 35A(1)(b)(ii)

After "the RSE licensee law", insert "or Chapter 2M of the

Corporations Act 2001

209 Paragraph 35A(1)(c)

After "the RSE licensee law", insert "and Chapter 2M of the

Corporations Act 2001

(if applicable)".

210 After subsection 35A(1)

Insert:

(1A) If accounting records of an RSE licensee or a registrable

superannuation entity are kept in accordance with subsection (1),

each trustee of the entity must ensure that the records are retained

for at least 7 years after the end of the year of income to which the

transactions relate.

211 Paragraph 35A(2)(a)

Repeal the paragraph.

212 Subsection 35A(6)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

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Offences

(6) A trustee commits an offence if the trustee contravenes

subsection (1) or (1A).

Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.

213 Subsection 35A(7)

After "(1)", insert ", (1A)".

214 Subsection 35A(7) (penalty)

Omit "50 penalty units", substitute "60 penalty units".

215 Subsection 35AB(3) (penalty)

Omit "50 penalty units", substitute "60 penalty units".

216 After subsection 35AC(1)

Insert:

(1A) Subject to this Part, the following may be appointed as an auditor

of the registrable superannuation entity:

(a) an individual;

(b) a firm;

The entity may only have one auditor.

Note:

In addition to audit requirements under the RSE licensee law, a

registrable superannuation entity may have audit requirements under

Chapter 2M of the

Corporations Act 2001

. Subsection (8) sets out a

rule that is applicable in such a case.

217 Subsection 35AC(2)

Omit "a person", substitute "an individual".

218 Subsection 35AC(2)

Omit "the person", substitute "the individual".

219 At the end of subsection 35AC(2)

Add:

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; and (c) is not a member or employee of a firm that is disqualified

under section 130EA; and

(d) is not a director or employee of a company that is

disqualified under section 130EA.

220 After subsection 35AC(2)

Insert:

(2A) The RSE licensee of the registrable superannuation entity must not

appoint a firm or company as an auditor of the entity unless the

RSE licensee is reasonably satisfied that:

(a) the lead auditor for an audit of the entity that is conducted, or

to be conducted, by the firm or company:

(i) meets the eligibility criteria for auditors of registrable

superannuation entities set out in the prudential

standards; and

(ii) has not been disqualified from being or acting as an

auditor of a registrable superannuation entity under

section 130D; and

(b) the firm or company has not been disqualified from being or

acting as an auditor of a registrable superannuation entity

under section 130EA.

221 Subsection 35AC(3)

Omit "A person who", substitute "An individual, company or firm

that".

222 Subsection 35AC(3)

Omit "person's appointment", substitute "appointment of the individual,

company or firm".

223 Subsection 35AC(6)

Omit "a person", substitute "an individual".

224 Subsection 35AC(6)

Omit "the person", substitute "the individual".

225 At the end of subsection 35AC(6)

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; or (c) is a member or employee of a firm that is disqualified under

section 130EA; or

(d) is a director or employee of a company that is disqualified

under section 130EA.

226 At the end of section 35AC

Add:

(7) The RSE licensee of the registrable superannuation entity must end

the appointment of a firm or company as an auditor of the entity if

the RSE licensee becomes aware that:

(a) the lead auditor for an audit of the entity that is conducted, or

to be conducted, by the firm or company:

(i) no longer meets the eligibility criteria for auditors of

registrable superannuation entities set out in the

prudential standards; or

(ii) has been disqualified from being or acting as an auditor

of a registrable superannuation entity under

section 130D; or

(b) the firm or company has been disqualified from being or

acting as an auditor of a registrable superannuation entity

under section 130EA.

(8) If the registrable superannuation entity is a registrable

superannuation entity within the meaning of Chapter 2M of the

Corporations Act 2001

, the RSE licensee for the entity must ensure

that the appointed auditor of the entity is the individual, firm or

company that is the auditor of the entity for the purposes of that

Chapter.

(9) If:

(a) the registrable superannuation entity is a registrable

superannuation entity within the meaning of Chapter 2M of

the

Corporations Act 2001

; and

(b) an individual, firm or company ceases to be the auditor of the

entity for the purposes of that Chapter;

then, for the purposes of the RSE licensee law, the appointment of

the individual, firm or company as the auditor of the entity ends at

the time of the cessation.

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227 Section 126L (heading)

Omit "

or 130D

", substitute "

, 130D or 130EA

228 Subsections 126L(1) and (3)

After "or 130D", insert "or tend to make a firm or company liable to

disqualification under section 130EA".

229 Subsection 126L(4)

After "or 130D", insert "or a proceeding under section 130EA".

230 Before paragraph 129(1)(a)

Insert:

(aa) the person is an individual; and

231 After section 129

Insert:

129A Obligations of lead auditors--compliance

Contravention by RSE audit company

(1) An RSE audit company conducting an audit of a registrable

superannuation entity contravenes this subsection if:

(a) the lead auditor for the audit forms the opinion that it is likely

that a contravention of any of the following may have

occurred, may be occurring, or may occur, in relation to the

entity:

(i) this Act, the regulations or the prudential standards;

(ii) the

Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Act 2001

;

(iii) a provision of the

Corporations Act 2001

listed in a

subparagraph of paragraph (b) of the definition of

regulatory provision

in section 38A of this Act or

specified in regulations made for the purposes of

subparagraph (b)(xvi) of that definition, as it applies in

relation to superannuation interests; and

(b) the lead auditor formed the opinion in the course of, or in

connection with, the performance by the RSE audit company

of audit functions under this Act, the regulations, the

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prudential standards or the

Financial Sector (Collection of

Data) Act 2001

in relation to the entity; and

forms the opinion:

(i) tell a trustee of the entity about the matter in writing;

and

(ii) if the contravention about which the lead auditor has

formed the opinion is of such a nature that it may affect

the interests of members or beneficiaries of the entity--

tell the Regulator about the matter in writing.

Contravention by member of RSE audit firm

(2) A member of an RSE audit firm conducting an audit of a

registrable superannuation entity contravenes this subsection if:

(a) the lead auditor for the audit forms the opinion that it is likely

that a contravention of any of the following may have

occurred, may be occurring, or may occur, in relation to the

entity:

(i) this Act, the regulations or the prudential standards;

(ii) the

Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Act 2001

;

(iii) a provision of the

Corporations Act 2001

listed in a

subparagraph of paragraph (b) of the definition of

regulatory provision

in section 38A of this Act or

specified in regulations made for the purposes of

subparagraph (b)(xvi) of that definition, as it applies in

relation to superannuation interests; and

(b) the lead auditor formed the opinion in the course of, or in

connection with, the performance by the RSE audit firm of

audit functions under this Act, the regulations, the prudential

standards or the

Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Act

2001

in relation to the entity; and

forms the opinion:

(i) tell a trustee of the entity about the matter in writing;

and

(ii) if the contravention about which the lead auditor has

formed the opinion is of such a nature that it may affect

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the interests of members or beneficiaries of the entity--

tell the Regulator about the matter in writing.

(3) A member of an RSE audit firm does not commit an offence at a

particular time because of a contravention of subsection (2) if the

member:

(a) does not know at that time of the circumstances that

constitute the contravention of subsection (2); or

(b) does know of those circumstances at that time but takes all

reasonable steps to correct the contravention as soon as

possible after the member becomes aware of those

circumstances.

Note:

A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters in

this subsection, see subsection 13.3(3) of the

Criminal Code

Contravention by lead auditor

(4) A person contravenes this subsection if:

(a) the person is the lead auditor for an audit of a registrable

superannuation entity; and

(b) the person forms the opinion that it is likely that a

contravention of any of the following may have occurred,

may be occurring, or may occur, in relation to the entity:

(i) this Act, the regulations or the prudential standards;

(ii) the

Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Act 2001

;

(iii) a provision of the

Corporations Act 2001

listed in a

subparagraph of paragraph (b) of the definition of

regulatory provision

in section 38A of this Act or

specified in regulations made for the purposes of

subparagraph (b)(xvi) of that definition, as it applies in

relation to superannuation interests; and

connection with, the performance by an RSE audit firm or

RSE audit company of audit functions under this Act, the

regulations, the prudential standards or the

Financial Sector

(Collection of Data) Act 2001

in relation to the entity; and

(d) the person does not, immediately after the person forms the

opinion:

(i) tell a trustee of the entity about the matter in writing;

and

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(ii) if the contravention about which the person has formed

the opinion is of such a nature that it may affect the

interests of members or beneficiaries of the entity--tell

the Regulator about the matter in writing.

Exception--person has a belief that the opinion is not relevant to

the performance of audit functions

(5) A person is not required by subsection (1), (2) or (4) to tell the

Regulator, or a trustee of a registrable superannuation entity, about

a matter if the person has an honest belief that the opinion

mentioned in that subsection is not relevant to the performance of

the audit functions mentioned in that subsection.

No civil liability for telling about a matter

(6) A person is not liable in a civil action or civil proceeding in

relation to telling the Regulator, or a trustee of a registrable

superannuation entity, about a matter as required by subsection (1),

(2) or (4).

Offences--RSE audit company

(7) A company commits an offence if the company contravenes

subsection (1).

Penalty: 250 penalty units.

(8) A company commits an offence if the company contravenes

subsection (1).

Penalty: 125 penalty units.

(9) An offence against subsection (8) is an offence of strict liability.

Offences--lead auditor or member of RSE audit firm

(10) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes

subsection (2) or (4).

Penalty: 50 penalty units.

(11) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes

subsection (2) or (4).

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Penalty: 25 penalty units.

(12) An offence against subsection (11) is an offence of strict liability.

232 Before paragraph 130(1)(a)

Insert:

(aa) the person is an individual; and

233 After section 130

Insert:

130AA Obligations of lead auditors--solvency

Contravention by RSE audit company

(1) An RSE audit company conducting an audit of a registrable

superannuation entity contravenes this subsection if:

(a) the lead auditor for the audit forms the opinion that the

financial position of the entity may be, or may be about to

become, unsatisfactory; and

(b) the lead auditor formed the opinion in the course of, or in

connection with, the performance by the RSE audit company

of audit functions under this Act, the regulations, the

prudential standards or the

Financial Sector (Collection of

Data) Act 2001

in relation to the entity; and

forms the opinion, tell the Regulator, and a trustee of the

entity, about the matter in writing.

Contravention by member of RSE audit firm

(2) A member of an RSE audit firm conducting an audit of a

registrable superannuation entity contravenes this subsection if:

(a) the lead auditor for the audit forms the opinion that the

financial position of the entity may be, or may be about to

become, unsatisfactory; and

(b) the lead auditor formed the opinion in the course of, or in

connection with, the performance by the RSE audit firm of

audit functions under this Act, the regulations, the prudential

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standards or the

Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Act

2001

in relation to the entity; and

forms the opinion, tell the Regulator, and a trustee of the

entity, about the matter in writing.

(3) A member of an RSE audit firm does not commit an offence at a

particular time because of a contravention of subsection (2) if the

member:

(a) does not know at that time of the circumstances that

constitute the contravention of subsection (2); or

(b) does know of those circumstances at that time but takes all

reasonable steps to correct the contravention as soon as

possible after the member becomes aware of those

circumstances.

Note:

A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters in

this subsection, see subsection 13.3(3) of the

Criminal Code

Contravention by lead auditor

(4) A person contravenes this subsection if:

(a) the person is the lead auditor for an audit of a registrable

superannuation entity; and

(b) the person forms the opinion that the financial position of the

entity may be, or may be about to become, unsatisfactory;

and

connection with, the performance by an RSE audit firm or

RSE audit company of audit functions under this Act, the

regulations, the prudential standards or the

Financial Sector

(Collection of Data) Act 2001

in relation to the entity; and

(d) the person does not, immediately after the person forms the

opinion, tell the Regulator, and a trustee of the entity, about

the matter in writing.

No civil liability for telling about a matter

(5) A person is not liable in a civil action or civil proceeding in

relation to telling the Regulator, or a trustee of a registrable

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superannuation entity, about a matter as required by subsection (1),

(2) or (4).

Offences--RSE audit company

(6) A company commits an offence if the company contravenes

subsection (1).

Penalty: 250 penalty units.

(7) A company commits an offence if the company contravenes

subsection (1).

Penalty: 125 penalty units.

(8) An offence against subsection (7) is an offence of strict liability.

Offences--lead auditor and member of RSE audit firm

(9) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes

subsection (2) or (4).

Penalty: 50 penalty units.

(10) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes

subsection (2) or (4).

Penalty: 25 penalty units.

(11) An offence against subsection (10) is an offence of strict liability.

When financial position is unsatisfactory

(12) For the purposes of this section, the financial position of an entity

is taken to be unsatisfactory if, and only if, under the regulations,

the financial position of the entity is treated as unsatisfactory.

234 Section 130A

Before "A person who", insert "(1)".

235 At the end of section 130A

Add:

(2) This section applies to a firm as if it were a person.

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236 Subsection 130B(1)

Omit "or 130", substitute ", 129A, 130 or 130AA".

237 Subsection 130BA(1)

After "entity" (first occurring), insert "is an individual and".

238 At the end of section 130BA

Add:

(3) If the Regulator receives a notification under subsection (1) that

relates wholly or partly to an audit of a registrable superannuation

entity conducted in fulfilment of a requirement imposed by a

provision of Chapter 2M of the

Corporations Act 2001

, the

Regulator must:

(a) give a copy of the notification to ASIC; and

(b) do so as soon as practicable after receiving the notification.

(4) For the purposes of this section,

audit

means:

(a) an audit of a registrable superannuation entity conducted in

fulfilment of a requirement imposed by a provision of the

RSE licensee law; or

(b) an audit of a registrable superannuation entity conducted in

fulfilment of a requirement imposed by a provision of

Chapter 2M of the

Corporations Act 2001

; or

239 After section 130BA

Insert:

130BAA Lead auditor--obligation to notify the Regulator of

attempts to unduly influence etc. the auditor etc.

Contravention by RSE audit company

(1) An RSE audit company conducting an audit of a registrable

superannuation entity contravenes this subsection if:

(a) the lead auditor for the audit is aware of circumstances that

amount to:

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(i) an attempt, in relation to an audit of the entity, by any

person to unduly influence, coerce, manipulate or

mislead the lead auditor or a member of the audit team

conducting the audit; or

(ii) an attempt by any person to otherwise interfere with the

proper conduct of the audit; and

(b) the lead auditor does not notify the Regulator in writing of

those circumstances as soon as practicable, and in any case

within 28 days, after the lead auditor becomes aware of those

circumstances.

Contravention by member of RSE audit firm

(2) A member of an RSE audit firm conducting an audit of a

registrable superannuation entity contravenes this subsection if:

(a) the lead auditor for the audit is aware of circumstances that

amount to:

(i) an attempt, in relation to an audit of the entity, by any

person to unduly influence, coerce, manipulate or

mislead the lead auditor or a member of the audit team

conducting the audit; or

(ii) an attempt by any person to otherwise interfere with the

proper conduct of the audit; and

(b) the lead auditor does not notify the Regulator in writing of

those circumstances as soon as practicable, and in any case

within 28 days, after the lead auditor becomes aware of those

circumstances.

(3) A member of an RSE audit firm does not commit an offence at a

particular time because of a contravention of subsection (2) if the

member:

(a) does not know at that time of the circumstances that

constitute the contravention of subsection (2); or

(b) does know of those circumstances at that time but takes all

reasonable steps to correct the contravention as soon as

possible after the member becomes aware of those

circumstances.

Note:

A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters in

this subsection, see subsection 13.3(3) of the

Criminal Code

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Contravention by lead auditor

(4) A person contravenes this subsection if:

(a) the person is the lead auditor for an audit of a registrable

superannuation entity; and

(a) the person is aware of circumstances that amount to:

(i) an attempt, in relation to an audit of the entity, by any

person to unduly influence, coerce, manipulate or

mislead the lead auditor or a member of the audit team

conducting the audit; or

(ii) an attempt by any person to otherwise interfere with the

proper conduct of the audit; and

(b) the person does not notify the Regulator in writing of those

circumstances as soon as practicable, and in any case within

28 days, after the person becomes aware of those

circumstances.

Offence--RSE audit company

(5) A company commits an offence if the company contravenes

subsection (1).

Penalty: 250 penalty units.

Offence--lead auditor and member of RSE audit firm

(6) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes

subsection (2) or (4).

Penalty: Imprisonment for 12 months or 50 penalty units, or both.

Other matters

(7) If the Regulator receives a notification under subsection (1), (2) or

(4) that relates wholly or partly to an audit of a registrable

superannuation entity conducted in fulfilment of a requirement

imposed by a provision of Chapter 2M of the

Corporations Act

2001

, the Regulator must:

(a) give a copy of the notification to ASIC; and

(b) do so as soon as practicable after receiving the notification.

(8) For the purposes of this section,

audit

means:

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(a) an audit of a registrable superannuation entity conducted in

fulfilment of a requirement imposed by a provision of the

RSE licensee law; or

(b) an audit of a registrable superannuation entity conducted in

fulfilment of a requirement imposed by a provision of

Chapter 2M of the

Corporations Act 2001

240 Before paragraph 130C(1)(a)

Insert:

(aa) the person is an individual; and

241 At the end of Division 2 of Part 16

Add:

130CA Lead auditors--failure to implement actuarial

recommendations

Contravention by RSE audit company

(1) An RSE audit company conducting an audit of a registrable

superannuation entity contravenes this subsection if:

(a) the entity is a defined benefit fund; and

(b) the lead auditor for the audit forms the opinion that there has

been a failure to implement an actuarial recommendation

relating to contributions to the fund by the employer-sponsor

that a trustee of the fund, or an employer-sponsor of the fund,

was required to implement and that was contained in:

(i) a report of an actuary obtained under the regulations or

the prudential standards; or

(ii) a report of an actuary obtained in accordance with a

requirement under the regulations or the prudential

standards; or

(iii) a document in a class prescribed by regulations for the

purposes of this subparagraph; and

connection with, the performance by the RSE audit company

of audit functions under this Act, the regulations, the

prudential standards or the

Financial Sector (Collection of

Data) Act 2001

in relation to the entity; and

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(d) the lead auditor does not, immediately after the lead auditor

forms the opinion:

(i) tell a trustee of the entity about the matter in writing;

and

(ii) if the contravention about which the lead auditor has

formed the opinion is of such a nature that it may affect

the interests of members or beneficiaries of the entity--

tell the Regulator about the matter in writing.

Contravention by member of RSE audit firm

(2) A member of an RSE audit firm conducting an audit of a

registrable superannuation entity contravenes this subsection if:

(a) the entity is a defined benefit fund; and

(b) the lead auditor for the audit forms the opinion that there has

been a failure to implement an actuarial recommendation

relating to contributions to the fund by the employer-sponsor

that a trustee of the fund, or an employer-sponsor of the fund,

was required to implement and that was contained in:

(i) a report of an actuary obtained under the regulations or

the prudential standards; or

(ii) a report of an actuary obtained in accordance with a

requirement under the regulations or the prudential

standards; or

(iii) a document in a class prescribed by regulations for the

purposes of this subparagraph; and

connection with, the performance by the RSE audit firm of

audit functions under this Act, the regulations, the prudential

standards or the

Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Act

2001

in relation to the entity; and

(d) the lead auditor does not, immediately after the lead auditor

forms the opinion:

(i) tell a trustee of the entity about the matter in writing;

and

(ii) if the contravention about which the lead auditor has

formed the opinion is of such a nature that it may affect

the interests of members or beneficiaries of the entity--

tell the Regulator about the matter in writing.

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(3) A member of an RSE audit firm does not commit an offence at a

particular time because of a contravention of subsection (2) if the

member:

(a) does not know at that time of the circumstances that

constitute the contravention of subsection (2); or

(b) does know of those circumstances at that time but takes all

reasonable steps to correct the contravention as soon as

possible after the member becomes aware of those

circumstances.

Note:

A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters in

this subsection, see subsection 13.3(3) of the

Criminal Code

Contravention by lead auditor

(4) A person contravenes this subsection if:

(a) the person is the lead auditor for an audit of a registrable

superannuation entity; and

(b) the person forms the opinion that there has been a failure to

implement an actuarial recommendation relating to

contributions to the fund by the employer-sponsor that a

trustee of the fund, or an employer-sponsor of the fund, was

required to implement and that was contained in:

(i) a report of an actuary obtained under the regulations or

the prudential standards; or

(ii) a report of an actuary obtained in accordance with a

requirement under the regulations or the prudential

standards; or

(iii) a document in a class prescribed by regulations for the

purposes of this subparagraph; and

connection with, the performance by an RSE audit firm or

RSE audit company of audit functions under this Act, the

regulations, the prudential standards or the

Financial Sector

(Collection of Data) Act 2001

in relation to the entity; and

(d) the person does not, immediately after the person forms the

opinion:

(i) tell a trustee of the entity about the matter in writing;

and

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(ii) if the contravention about which the person has formed

the opinion is of such a nature that it may affect the

interests of members or beneficiaries of the entity--tell

the Regulator about the matter in writing.

No civil liability for telling about a matter

(5) A person is not liable in a civil action or civil proceeding in

relation to telling the Regulator, or a trustee of a registrable

superannuation entity, about a matter as required by subsection (1),

(2) or (4).

Offences--RSE audit company

(6) A company commits an offence if the company contravenes

subsection (1).

Penalty: 250 penalty units.

(7) A company commits an offence if the company contravenes

subsection (1).

Penalty: 125 penalty units.

(8) An offence against subsection (7) is an offence of strict liability.

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(9) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes

subsection (2) or (4).

Penalty: 50 penalty units.

(10) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes

subsection (2) or (4).

Penalty: 25 penalty units.

(11) An offence against subsection (10) is an offence of strict liability.

242 Section 130D (at the end of the heading)

Add "

--auditor or actuary

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243 Subsection 130D(1)

After "APRA", insert "or ASIC".

244 Subsection 130D(2)

After "disqualify a person", insert "(other than a company)".

245 Subsection 130D(3)

After "auditor", insert ", lead auditor".

246 Subparagraph 130D(4)(a)(i)

Omit "or the prudential standards', substitute ", the prudential standards

or Chapter 2M of the

Corporations Act 2001

247 After subparagraph 130D(4)(a)(i)

Insert:

(ia) the duties of a lead auditor under this Act, the

regulations, the prudential standards or Chapter 2M of

the

Corporations Act 2001

; or

248 After paragraph 130D(4)(aa)

Insert:

(ab) the person has been or acted as the lead auditor for an audit

of a registrable superannuation entity, knowing that the

person did not meet the relevant eligibility criteria set out in

the prudential standards; or

249 Subsection 130E(1)

After "APRA", insert "or ASIC".

250 After section 130E

Insert:

130EA Court power of disqualification--audit firm or audit

company

(1) On application by ASIC, the Federal Court of Australia may, by

order:

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(a) disqualify a firm from being or acting as an auditor of a

registrable superannuation entity; or

(b) disqualify a company from being or acting as an auditor of a

registrable superannuation entity;

for a period that the Court considers appropriate, if the Court is

satisfied:

(d) that the disqualification is justified.

Note:

For offences relating to firms or companies disqualified under this

section, see sections 131CA and 131CB.

(2) The Court may disqualify a firm or company, in accordance with

subsection (1), if the Court is satisfied that:

(a) the firm or company has failed to put in place appropriate

processes and systems to enable it to carry out or perform

adequately and properly:

(i) its duties as an RSE audit firm or RSE audit company

under this Act, the regulations or Chapter 2M of the

Corporations Act 2001

; or

(ii) any duties required by a law of the Commonwealth, a

State or a Territory to be carried out or performed by an

RSE audit firm or RSE audit company; or

(iii) any functions that an RSE audit firm or RSE audit

company is entitled to perform in relation to this Act,

the regulations, the prudential standards or the

Financial

Sector (Collection of Data) Act 2001

; or

(b) the firm or company has failed to take reasonable steps to

ensure that the lead auditor for an audit of a registrable

superannuation entity conducted by the firm or company

meets the relevant eligibility criteria set out in the prudential

standards; or

ensure that the lead auditor for an audit of a registrable

superannuation entity conducted by the firm or company is a

fit and proper person to be a lead auditor.

(3) In deciding whether it is satisfied as mentioned in subsection (2),

the Court may take into account:

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(a) any matters specified in the regulations for the purposes of

this paragraph; and

(b) any other matters the Court considers relevant.

(4) As soon as practicable after the Court:

(a) disqualifies a firm under this section; or

(b) disqualifies a company under this section;

ASIC must cause particulars of the disqualification to be published

in the Gazette.

130EB Court power to revoke or vary a disqualification etc.

(1) A firm or company that is disqualified under section 130EA, or

ASIC, may apply to the Federal Court of Australia for a variation

or a revocation of an order made under section 130EA.

(2) At least 21 days before commencing the proceedings, written

notice of the application must be lodged:

(a) if the firm or company that is disqualified makes the

application--by the person with ASIC; or

(b) if ASIC makes the application--by ASIC with the firm or

company that is disqualified.

251 At the end of subsection 131AA(1)

Add:

Note:

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