Senator Jonathon Duniam – voicing support for a bill that establishes a new taxation treaty between Australia and Israel

Nov 14, 2019

The new treaty is the first of its kind between Australia and Israel and will provide an avenue to support closer linkages between Australia and Israel. It will also create new opportunities for businesses in both countries—which is a good thing—particularly in the...

Josh Burns MP – speech in support of a bill that establishes a new taxation treaty between Australia and Israel which will increase economic cooperation between the two countries

Oct 24, 2019

This bill shows that there is much to be gained by having a productive relationship. There is much to be gained by working together with the Israelis…In the meantime we on the Labor side of the House support this bill, because it enables further and greater...

Stephen Jones MP – sought to move a bill in support of a taxation convention that further develops Australia’s long-standing relationship with Israel

Oct 24, 2019

The convention will support new trading opportunities for Australian businesses by reducing withholding taxes, helping to create a more favourable bilateral investment environment between Australia and Israel. Full speech Mr STEPHEN JONES (Whitlam) (11:08): I move:...

Dave Sharma MP – speech in support of the taxation convention which will strengthen Australia and Israel’s close economic relationship

Oct 22, 2019

The convention will support and strengthen Australia’s close economic, trade and commercial relationship with Israel by ensuring that tax residents and companies in both Australia and Israel are not subject to double taxation, while implementing measures to...

Andrew Leigh MP – whilst speaking in support of a free trade agreement praises the decision of Australia to not move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem

Oct 21, 2019

This free trade agreement with Indonesia has been a long time coming. Negotiations began under the Gillard government in 2010, restarted in 2016 and concluded in 2018. The signing process was then derailed for a time, when Prime Minister Morrison suggested that...