Regulation

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Why ASIC needs to rise from ashes of failed phoenix case

Court finds insufficient reasons to condemn “too trusting” liquidator.

24 November 2023 • By Trevor Withane

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Restaurant couple fined $70k for underpaying relatives

Sister and brother-in-law were short-changed $175,000 over four years, court found.

22 November 2023 • By Philip King

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Canberra to merge FRC, accounting and audit bodies

A single authority from 2026 will be more efficient and fit for purpose, the Treasurer says.

21 November 2023 • By Philip King

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CA ANZ fights rearguard action against TPB legislation

Mandatory reporting obligations for tax practitioners will pose major reprisal and defamation risks, the accounting...

20 November 2023 • By Philip King, Miranda Brownlee

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Law shoots for ‘biggest crackdown’ on tax adviser misconduct

Reforms include an increase in penalties and greater protection for whistleblowers.

17 November 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Furious CPA Australia decries ‘punishment of the many’

Industry urges consultation before legal amendments destined to usher in mandatory reporting and changes to the TPB.

16 November 2023 • By Philip King

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Partners at big firms to be banned from TPB

Greens’ amendments to a bill in the Senate have been given the thumbs-up by the government.

15 November 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Comply with revised fixed-term contract rules, FWC warns

Strict limitations on contract duration and renewal will be enforced in three weeks, the regulator says.

14 November 2023 • By Philip King