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Curb opaque powers of Commissioner, tax watchdog urges

An investigation by the Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman finds the Commissioner’s discretion often...

20 October 2023 • By Christine Chen

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High Court rules against Victoria’s electric vehicle road charge

UPDATED: The state “imposes a duty of excise” within the meaning of s90 of the Constitution, its judgement says.

18 October 2023 • By Philip King

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CA ANZ should ‘stick to your own lane’ on the Voice

Members have slammed the body’s support for the referendum proposal as beyond its remit and “outrageously presumptuous”.

18 October 2023 • By Philip King

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Government outlines rules regime for crypto platforms

Digital asset providers will come under existing financial services laws and need an AFSL under proposals just released.

17 October 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Logistics company fined for underpaying hundreds of migrants $3.6m

Federal Court imposes a $558,000 penalty on the business for deliberately short changing holiday visa holders over...

17 October 2023 • By Philip King

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KPMG UK hit with record £30m for audit failures

The firm overlooked numerous signs that multinational construction company Carillion was loss-making in the three...

16 October 2023 • By Philip King

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Former PwC chief admits ‘multiple breaches’ of secret files

The Senate inquiry has heard that partners shared documents as well as a start date for a multinational tax regime.

13 October 2023 • By Philip King

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PwC has lost social licence to self-regulate: Senator Pocock

The reforms PwC plans to adopt in response to the tax leaks scandal have no teeth and will not see a significant shift...

13 October 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee