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Government releases draft legislation to expand TPB's sanction powers

The draft legislation introduces tougher penalties for misconduct by tax practitioners and criminal penalties for...

15 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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CA ANZ kicks out member found guilty of insider trading

A chartered accountant’s membership has been terminated after he was found guilty of three charges of insider trading.

10 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

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ATO to adopt 'more explicit and consistent' approach on tax debt interest

The Tax Office says it has been "overly concessional" in relation to interest remission for tax debts, with too many...

09 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Contingency fee arrangements attracting ATO scrutiny, practitioners warned

The Tax Office has said that the use of contingency fees by tax professionals can be a warning sign for high-risk...

09 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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CA ANZ issues member with censure following conflict of interest concerns

CA ANZ’s professional conduct committee has issued a member with a censure after he failed to identify, address and...

01 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

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GST fraudster sentenced after attempting to obtain over $100k in refunds

The ATO's investigation into large-scale GST fraud has resulted in another offender being sentenced after they were...

31 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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ASIC moves to wind up 12 companies linked with NSW accountant

The corporate regulator has applied to wind up 12 companies associated with an accountant and former solicitor...

30 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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The super reform most clients don't know is coming

From 1 July 2026, one of the biggest changes to Australia’s superannuation system in years will come into effect,...

27 March 2026 • By Amy Fox, CPA