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‘Naughtiest kid in the class’: former KPMG Australia COO grilled at hearing

Former KPMG Australia COO Eileen Hoggett, who is at the centre of the firm’s audit misconduct allegations scandal, has...

14 August 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur, Naomi Neilson and Carlos Tse

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Nearly $4m in personal liability for 2 former directors

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Economists have speculated that the RBA’s recent cash rate hold was intended to buy time to observe the impacts of...

13 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Tax expert finds ‘unfinished business’ in tranche 2 legislation

A tax expert has said the second tranche of CGT and negative gearing changes “bear the marks of the same haste” as the...

12 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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RBA leaves cash rate on hold at 4.35%

The Reserve Bank has announced its decision on the cash rate target following softer-than-expected inflation data....

11 August 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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ATO partners with Beyond Blue to address mental health in the profession

The Tax Office and Beyond Blue have explored some of the stressors currently being experienced by the profession and...

07 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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‘A sign of the times’: ATO audit outcome letter reflects more assertive...

One tax lawyer urges accountants to explain their position when they lodge to avoid conceding to an unfavourable ATO...

06 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Pitcher Partners proposes ‘withholding model’ alternative to Treasury’s regime

Pitcher Partners has lodged a detailed submission in response to the consultation paper and has proposed an...

06 August 2026 • By Matthew Taylor