Tax

ATO cracking down on tax dodgers trying to leave the country

The Tax Office is issuing departure prohibition orders as it moves to bolster payment performance and debt collection.

09 January 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy

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Why Australia struggles to shift the ‘tax reform gridlock’

The term 'tax reform' is being overused by politicians pretending to tinker with the Australian tax system without...

08 January 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

SMC pushes back on inclusion of APRA-regulated super funds in CSLR

The Super Members Council has pushed back against the inclusion of APRA-regulated super funds into the CSLR levy...

07 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Policy think tanks call on government to reduce CGT discount

Submissions to the government’s capital gains tax discount inquiry have said the discount is overly generous and must...

07 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

ASIC sues BDO Audit for alleged failures amid $26.6m misappropriation

ASIC is pursuing Federal Court action against BDO Audit and its director following alleged failures to detect and...

06 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

‘Not insurmountable’: What accountants need to know ahead of Payday Super

As Payday Super obligations are set to come into play for employers in July this year, two experts provide insight on...

06 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

The Tax Institute makes additional move towards slashing red tape

The Tax Institute has continued to build further on its recommendations to help reduce red tape in the tax system to...

23 December 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

Treasury opens consultation for Div 296 just in time for Christmas

Treasury has opened consultation for its amended Division 296 super tax bill period just in time for the holiday...

22 December 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

How to be a good accountant in 2026

As 2025 comes to an end and accountants begin to plan and set goals for 2026, here are some insights on how to be the...

22 December 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Many SMEs aren’t across psychosocial hazard obligations

Many SME leaders reported being unaware of their legal obligations under Safe Work Australia’s 2022 psychosocial...

19 December 2025 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Exclusive: IPA, The Tax Institute to explore merger potential in 2026

In a surprise announcement just days before Christmas, the Institute of Public Accountants and The Tax Institute have...

18 December 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Ex-BDO employee says she was forced to quit

BDO Australia was accused of forcing a former employee to quit to escape what she alleged was a “hostile work...

19 December 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Conviction set aside for CEO accused of withholding entitlements from employees

A CEO accused of allegedly preventing his employees from recovering their entitlements had his criminal convictions...

29 December 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

AML Edge 2026 launches as definitive Tranche 2 AML checkpoint ahead of...

AML Edge will return in 2026 for its third iteration, officially launching as the definitive event for Australia’s...

18 December 2025 • By Accountants Daily

Regulation

Most-read stories about TPB tax agent banning, terminations in 2025

Reflect here on some of the action and enforcement taken against practitioners by the TPB in 2025.

05 January 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

TPB opens arms to incoming secretary from January 2026

The Tax Practitioners Board is welcoming its new secretary from mid-January next year as it looks to streamline its...

18 December 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

ACCC rebukes credit bureau for barring competitors access to super, payroll data

The ACCC has required a credit bureau to unravel its agreement with a super clearing house, which barred competitors...

18 December 2025 • By Emma Partis

Business

Unpacking the ‘notably comprehensive’ model WHS laws amendments

The national work, health and safety regulator has confirmed anticipated changes to the incident notification...

02 January 2026 • By Imogen Wilson