Regulation

Regulation

Are you next for company breaches of the Australian Consumer Law?

The Federal Court has delivered a timely reminder to directors and managers about their personal liability when a...

28 February 2020 • By Peter Wright & Suzanne Howari, Brown Wright Stein Lawyers

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CA ANZ, CPA take the lead on climate change crisis

Australian accountants have been called to take the lead on climate change action by helping clients adopt sustainable...

26 February 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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New law: The director penalty regime extends to GST

The federal government’s package of reforms aimed at addressing illegal phoenix activity is now law.

21 February 2020 • By Craig Whatman, Pitcher Partners

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New laws mean 65-year-olds should hold off on large contributions

Following confirmation from the government that legislation to extend the work test exemption to age 67 will be passed...

21 February 2020 • By Sarah Kendell

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ATO releases investment strategy guidance

The ATO has released guidance for trustees around the formation of an investment strategy for SMSFs, confirming that...

20 February 2020 • By Sarah Kendell

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ATO resolves errors in SMS alert service

The ATO has revealed it has resolved an error in its newly launched text message alert service for trustees that was...

19 February 2020 • By Adrian Flores

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Queensland building regulator blacklists 15 accountants

The Queensland building industry regulator has indefinitely banned more than a dozen accountants for allegedly...

17 February 2020 • By Aidan Curtis

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Client STP status set for release

Bookkeepers will soon receive communication from the ATO informing them of their clients’ Single Touch Payroll status,...

13 February 2020 • By Reporter