Brendan O'Connor (Gorton, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Home Affairs) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I move:

Customs Tariff Proposal (No. 4) 2009.

The customs tariff proposal that I have just tabled contains alterations to the rates of excise-equivalent customs duty applicable to certain beer and grape wine products, resulting from the commencement of the Customs Tariff Amendment (2009 Measures No. 1) Act 2009.

As drafted, the Customs Tariff Amendment (2009 Measures No. 1) Act 2009 did not reflect the increased rates of duty that took effect following the release of the June 2009 consumer price index figures. These alterations will ensure that rates of excise-equivalent customs duty imposed on these beer and grape wine products are the same as the rates for other alcoholic beverages.

Debate (on motion by Mr Billson) adjourned.