Regulation

Flood-hit regions inundate AFCA with complaints about insurers

Delays, denials and disputes are running at four times the rate of the previous worst weather event, says complaints...

28 February 2023 • By Philip King

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Business

ATO’s debt recovery campaign hits NSW hardest

Specialists say the worst is yet to come with two-thirds of pandemic debt still outstanding.

28 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Later retirement takes oldies back to living in ’70s

The labour shortage and increased workplace flexibility has seen potential retirees remain in the workforce for...

27 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Small business apps blossom ‘thanks to local developers’

A rich software ecosystem has grown up in just a decade, says Xero chief Will Buckley.

27 February 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Purpose-led businesses believe ESG delivers a competitive edge

Societal expectations and increased regulations such as mandatory reporting will see more businesses forced to set...

27 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

BDO strengthens partnership with three east coast appointments

The additional members bring extensive experience in technology, business services and infrastructure, says the firm.

27 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

ASIC prosecutes 81 for failing to assist liquidators

The regulator is “closely monitoring directors who do not comply with their obligations”.

24 February 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

David Jones, Politix forced to back pay workers over $4 million

More than 7,000 employees have been short-changed and both companies have signed undertakings with the FWO.

24 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

ATO seizes and destroys over $31 million in illicit tobacco

Raids with the police found unlawful crops on 42 acres of regional Victoria.

23 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Accounting job ads rebound in January to rise almost 8%

Tax professionals among the most in demand, bucking a four-month decline.

24 February 2023 • By Philip King

Super

Repeal ‘perverse’ rules that put super at risk, Canberra told

Finance bodies warn taxpayers they may trigger huge penalties under non-arm’s length provisions and urge the...

24 February 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

Former accountant gets six years’ jail for $2.8m tax fraud

The court also orders repayment of $2.6 million for false income returns and BAS over three years.

23 February 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Jones appoints specialist digital exec to lead MBR review

A previous Service NSW head has been tasked with assessing the business registers project.

24 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Key small business indicators slip into critical zone

Sales, jobs, wages and waiting time for payments all went into reverse during January, the latest Xero data shows.

23 February 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Nine in 10 bosses help staff battle cost of living

Financial and non-financial support is being offered to struggling employees, says recruitment firm Robert Half.

24 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Annual wage growth highest in a decade over December quarter

Private sector wage growth outpaced the public sector again, the ABS says.

22 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Super

NALE proposals set to drive up SMSF audit costs

Additional levels of investigation and verification will be required, says BDO specialist.

23 February 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Rate rises to slam the brakes on housing starts: HIA

Construction is on track to hit its lowest level in a decade, says industry body.

22 February 2023 • By Philip King