Explore How Our Past Submissions Have Helped Shaped Policy And Legislation.
Long before AAPOLA was established, our principal sponsor SMATS Group actively championed the interests of expatriates and foreign buyers through detailed submission to government on key policy and legislative changes.
Look at some of SMATS Group’s historical submissions to Government that has helped influence positive outcomes.
September 2023 – Modernising Individual Tax Residency Consultation Submission
August 2021 – Petition to House of Representatives on Changes to Tax Residency Rules (5,730 respondents)
March 2018 – Submission in response to review on Treasury Laws Amendment (Reducing Pressure on Housing Affordability Measures (No.2) Bill 2018
August 2017 – Submission in response to Exposure Draft on Housing Tax Integrity – Capital Gains Tax changes for Foreign Residents
April 2013 – Petition survey results presented to Treasury (2,669 respondents)
March 2013 – Letter to Treasury regarding CGT Changes