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Property owner denied permission to appeal tax deduction challenge

A company that owns a commercial building in Western Australia has had its request to appeal an interlocutory ruling...

09 September 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

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Tax reform consultation process ‘worries me’, specialists say

The president of The Tax Institute and a lawyer have questioned the authenticity of the government’s consultation...

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Submission urges carve-out for new builds from SMSF LRBA ban

A joint submission has put forward five options to the government on the recent LRBA ban on residential property,...

08 September 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

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Running sustainable practices in a talent-sparse market

Here, two senior finance professionals stress the importance of sustainability in a profession where the talent...

08 September 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Trust tax overhaul doesn’t solve stamp duty issue

CPA Australia has argued the latest draft legislation on the discretionary trust tax may have addressed one stamp duty...

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TPB must act proportionately in sanctions powers, IPA says

With the TPB’s latest proposed powers allowing the board to suspend tax agents without an investigation or natural...

07 September 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Banned SMSF auditor sentenced for acting while disqualified

A Melbourne SMSF auditor has been convicted and sentenced for continuing to act as an auditor while disqualified and...

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Work on accounting’s pay parity issues continues as equality legislation marks...

Earlier this year, mid-tier firms reported gender pay gaps of up to 24 per cent after mandatory reporting data was...

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