Regulation

Regulation

Howarth open to expanding provision of advice by accountants

The shadow minister says, if elected, he would consider examining how accountants could play a greater role in...

09 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Government to relax ATO, TPB rules on sharing taxpayer information

A proposed overhaul of tax secrecy laws aims to improve regulatory oversight and prevent fraud following the PwC...

03 January 2025 • By Christine Chen

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Government calls for cash mandate to be on the horizon for 2026

The government has released a consultation paper to gather insights and feedback on a cash acceptance mandate that...

02 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

A year of major reforms and new obligations

2024 was another big year for regulation with accountants forced to contend with a multitude of new obligations and...

29 December 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Fake cleaners, horse breeders, project managers: tax scammers in 2024

The ATO had its hands full this past year tracking down the thousands of fraudsters who invented fake businesses to...

27 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

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TPB finalises TASA determination guidance

The long-awaited guidance addresses industry concerns over the changes before the regime starts in January.

24 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Surging taxes driving slump in Australian living standards, warns economist

Australia needs to explore policies such as major tax reform, investment incentives and deregulation to help boost...

23 December 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Ex-liquidator who stole $3m from clients gets 4 years’ jail

Peter Amos pleaded guilty to misappropriating funds from five companies over six years for his own benefit.

18 December 2024 • By Christine Chen