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The Australian Government yesterday released a consultation paper responding to the recommendations made in the Wein Review. The independent Review of the Franchising Code of Conduct was conducted by Mr Alan Wein on 17 May of this year.

The announcement of the Australian Federal Budget on 14 May 2013 by the Treasurer, Wayne Swan did not contain any new changes to the taxation of superannuation, but did confirm a number of changes announced before the Budget (and in last year's Budget), ending pre-Budget speculation. There have been many recent announcements and reforms in this area. A 'state of play' summary has been prepared to provide a snap-shot of the current rules for taxing superannuation contributions.

Hamish Wallace (Special Counsel, Tax) has contributed the Australian chapter of the first edition of Global Legal Insights – Corporate Tax. The guide, published by Global Legal Group, highlights current market and industry trends, tax developments and reforms over the last 12 months in 27 countries.