asked the Minister representing the Treasurer, upon notice, on 17 February 2012:

(1) For each of the financial years 2008 09, 2009-10, 2010 11, and for the period 1 July 2011 to 1 February 2012:

(a) how many private ruling applications has the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) received;

(b) how many private rulings were approved;

(c) can a breakdown be provided detailing the private ruling applications in terms of small business, large business and individuals;

(d) can a breakdown be provided detailing the private ruling applications by state;

(e) how many applications have been resolved within:

(i) 28 days, and

(ii) 60 days; and

(f) how many bankruptcy, insolvency and receivership proceedings have been instigated by the ATO.

(2) Is the ATO limiting payment plans to 2 years; if so, why.