Overview
Reporting of administered activities
Administered revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities and cash flows are disclosed in the administered schedules and related notes.
Except where otherwise stated, administered items are accounted for on the same basis and using the same polices as for departmental items, including the application of Australian Accounting Standards.
The basis of preparation
The financial statements are general purpose financial statements and are required by section 42 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with:
- Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (Financial Reporting) Rule 2015 (FRR); and
- Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations – Reduced Disclosure Requirements issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) that apply for the reporting period.
The financial statements have been prepared on an accrual basis and in accordance with the historical cost convention, except for certain assets at fair value. Except where stated, no allowance is made for the effect of changing prices on the results or the financial position. The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars.
New accounting standards
All new, revised, amending standards and/or interpretations that were issued prior to the sign-off date and are applicable to the current reporting period did not have a material effect on the entity's financial statements.
Taxation
The OTA is exempt from all forms of taxation except Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Reporting of administered activities Administered revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities and cash flows are disclosed in the administered schedules and related notes. Except where otherwise stated, administered items are accounted for on the same basis and using the same polices as for departmental items, including the application of Australian Accounting Standards. |
Events after the reporting period
There was no subsequent event that had the potential to significantly affect the ongoing structure and financial activities of the OTA.
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