Supplementary Explanatory Memorandum
(Circulated by authority of the Treasurer, the Hon Peter Costello, MP)Glossary
The following abbreviations and acronyms are used throughout this Explanatory Memorandum.
| Abbreviation | Definition |
|---|---|
| ABN | Australian Business Number |
| ABN Act | A New Tax System (Australian Business Number) Act 1999 |
| ATO | Australian Taxation Office |
| AOU | application to own use |
| BAS | business activity statement |
| BYO | bring your own |
| Commissioner | Commissioner of Taxation |
| Customs Act | Customs Act 1901 |
| FBT | fringe benefits tax |
| GST | goods and services tax |
| GST Act | A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 |
| GST Transition Act | A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax Transition) Act 1999 |
| LCT | luxury car tax |
| LCT Act | A New Tax System (Luxury Car Tax) Act 1999 |
| WET | wine equalisation tax |
| WET Act | A New Tax System (Wine Equalisation Tax) Act 1999 |
| WST | wholesale sales tax |