Levies & compliance submissions

Inquiry into Working Holiday Maker Reform Package (Passenger Movement Charge)

Australian Ministry of Transport - 21 October 2016

The New Zealand tourism industry is alarmed by the Australian Government proposal to again increase its border tax, the PMC. The PMC is a serious disincentive to trans-tasman travel in both directions and contradicts the spirit of CER.

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ACC levy consultation 2017/18 - 2018/19

Submission to ACC - 19 October 2016

While TIA welcomes the reduction in proposed levies for most ACC risk levy groups involved in tourism, we are greatly disappointed to see that despite its own commitment to do so, ACC has not consulted with the operators that will see an increase in levies.

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Discussion Document on Developing a Cost Recovery Framework for the Ministry for Primary Industries

Submission to the Ministry for Primary Industries - 21 July 2016

TIA is concerned that the consultation document fails to provide solid rationale for when imposing a new levy might be more appropriate than crown funding. We are concerned the tourism sector is being perceived as an easy target for government revenue gathering.

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Changes to the Funding Arrangements for CAA’s Regulatory Functions

Submission to the Civil Aviation Authority NZ – phase 2 consultation - 19 February 2016

TIA has a number of significant concerns around the proposed changes including a lack of transparency around the impact on businesses and a potential impact on safety.

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Proposed Changes to Maritime New Zealand Fees and the Maritime Levy for 2016-2019

Submission to Maritime New Zealand - 22 January 2016

Proposed increases in Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) levies and fees target the tourism industry unjustifiably in order to subsidise the fees of other maritime operators.

MNZ has provided feedback to everyone who made submissions and published a summary of its decisions. It advises it will take TIA's views into account for its full levies and fees review in 2018/19.

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Marine Protection Rules Part 300: Ballast Water Management

Joint submission to Maritime New Zealand – 30 October 2015

TIA and Cruise New Zealand believe the requirement for ships to have on-board water treatment systems will require significant investment of capital. There should be a minimum lead-in of five years before the requirement becomes mandatory for ships visiting New Zealand.

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ACC Levy Consultation 2016/17

Submission to ACC – 30 October 2015

TIA feels that it is important for ACC to better engage with the wider tourism industry. Future consultation with the tourism industry is encouraged, especially if the proposed levy change means an increase to a classification unit.

This was a win for TIA. ACC has agreed to better levy consultation with the wider tourism in future.

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Implementation of the Border Clearance Levy

Submission to NZ Customs Service and the Ministry for Primary Industries – 28 July 2015

TIA and the Coalition Against Travel Tax opposed the introduction of a Travel Tax or Border Clearance Levy. Border services clearly have a public good purpose and should therefore be funded from general taxation.

Despite strong industry opposition led by TIA, the Government introduced the Border Clearance Levy on 1 January 2016.

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