Immigration – Family reunions – Reduce and simplify visa costs

Summary of proposal

The proposal would clear the current backlog of family and partner visa applications within 3 years. It would:

  • cap family reunion visa wait times at 12 months
  • reduce and simplify visa costs
  • remove the balance of family test and broaden the definition of family
  • repeal section 501 of the Migration Act 1958.

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2026.

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High frequency trading

Summary of proposal

The proposal would introduce a low-rate financial transactions tax (FTT) of:

  • 0.1% tax rate for transactions involving equity securities and debt securities
  • 0.012% tax rate for transactions involving derivatives

The proposal would apply on an ongoing basis from 1 July 2025.

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High frequency trading

Summary of proposal

The proposal would introduce a low-rate financial transactions tax (FTT) of:

  • 0.1% tax rate for transactions involving equity securities and debt securities
  • 0.012% tax rate for transactions involving derivatives

The proposal would apply on an ongoing basis from 1 July 2025.

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High frequency trading

Summary of proposal

The proposal would introduce a low-rate financial transactions tax (FTT) of:

  • 0.1% tax rate for transactions involving equity securities and debt securities
  • 0.012% tax rate for transactions involving derivatives

The proposal would apply on an ongoing basis from 1 July 2025.

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High frequency trading

Summary of proposal

The proposal would introduce a low-rate financial transactions tax (FTT) of:

  • 0.1% tax rate for transactions involving equity securities and debt securities
  • 0.012% tax rate for transactions involving derivatives

The proposal would apply on an ongoing basis from 1 July 2025.

Read more

High frequency trading

Summary of proposal

The proposal would introduce a low-rate financial transactions tax (FTT) of:

  • 0.1% tax rate for transactions involving equity securities and debt securities
  • 0.012% tax rate for transactions involving derivatives

The proposal would apply on an ongoing basis from 1 July 2025.

Read more

High frequency trading

Summary of proposal

The proposal would introduce a low-rate financial transactions tax (FTT) of:

  • 0.1% tax rate for transactions involving equity securities and debt securities
  • 0.012% tax rate for transactions involving derivatives

The proposal would apply on an ongoing basis from 1 July 2025.

Read more

High frequency trading

Summary of proposal

The proposal would introduce a low-rate financial transactions tax (FTT) of:

  • 0.1% tax rate for transactions involving equity securities and debt securities
  • 0.012% tax rate for transactions involving derivatives

The proposal would apply on an ongoing basis from 1 July 2025.

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Extend Superannuation Guarantee to all under 18 year olds

Summary of proposal

The proposal would amend the Superannuation guarantee Act from 1 July 2026 so that people under the age of 18 are paid superannuation contributions regardless of how many hours they work.

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Extend Superannuation Guarantee to all under 18 year olds

Summary of proposal

The proposal would amend the Superannuation guarantee Act from 1 July 2026 so that people under the age of 18 are paid superannuation contributions regardless of how many hours they work.

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