Progress

Current status
processing consultation
30 Sep 2022 processing consultation
17 Aug 2022 in consultation
21 Mar 2022 under deliberation
08 Dec 2021 under deliberation

Scope

Implementers
Australia
Policy Area
Taxation
Policy Instrument
Direct taxes including Digital Service Taxes
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

30 Sep 2022
processing consultation

Consultation closed for taxation on digital assets and transactions

On 30 September 2022, the Taxation Board's consultation regarding the taxation of digital assets and transactions was closed. The consultation process started on 17 August 2022. The Government published a consultation guide that includes an overview…

Source
Event type inquiry
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body central government
17 Aug 2022
in consultation

Consultation opened for taxation on digital assets and transactions

On 17 August 2022, the Australian Government published its consultation guide regarding the taxation of digital assets and transactions. The consultation process will last until 30 September 2022. The consultation guide includes an overview of the c…

Source
Event type inquiry
Action type consultation opened
Government branch executive
Government body central government
21 Mar 2022
under deliberation

Government announces Terms of Reference for review of taxation of digital transactions and assets

On 21 March 2022, the Australian Government published the Terms of Reference for the review that is to be undertaken by the Board of Taxation to assess the regulatory situation regarding the taxation of digital assets and transactions. The Terms of …

Source
Event type inquiry
Action type announcement
Government branch executive
Government body central government
08 Dec 2021
under deliberation

Treasury announces review into taxation of digital transactions and assets

On 8 December 2021, the Treasurer of Australia announced plans for a review to be undertaken by the Board of Taxation to assess the regulatory situation regarding the taxation of digital assets and transactions. Furthermore, the Board will be requir…

Source
Event type inquiry
Action type announcement
Government branch executive
Government body central government