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ATO sounds alert over new ‘alarming’ TFN scam

The Tax Office has issued a warning over a new tax file number scam that has seen nearly $120,000 being lost to...

22 February 2021 • By Jotham Lian

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New credit reporting bill passes Parliament

Financial hardship information will soon feature on a person’s credit report, after new laws aimed at giving consumers...

05 February 2021 • By Jotham Lian

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Financial advisers push for ATO online access

Industry associations are urging the government to allow advisers access to the ATO’s online portal as part of the...

05 February 2021 • By Sarah Kendell

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ATO opens claims for first JobMaker quarter

The first claim period for the JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme is now underway, with the ATO reminding employers that...

03 February 2021 • By Jotham Lian

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Accounting bodies fight back against mandatory e-invoicing

Australia’s largest professional accounting bodies have now unequivocally told the government not to mandate...

02 February 2021 • By Jotham Lian

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ASIC chair to step down despite being cleared of wrongdoing

ASIC chair James Shipton will step down from his role once a successor has been found, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has...

29 January 2021 • By Jotham Lian

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Proposed ATO penalty regime faces backlash

The government is unlikely to confer new powers to the ATO to allow it to impose administrative penalties on tax...

27 January 2021 • By Jotham Lian

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PM implored to consider JobKeeper extension for aviation industry

The aviation industry is calling on the government for additional support, as one of Australia’s hardest-hit...

25 January 2021 • By Cameron Micallef