Regulation

Regulation

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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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

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ASIC exposes dozens of dodgy investment websites on blacklist

The regulator’s Investor Alert List contains more than 1,300 entries including unlicensed and imposter operations.

09 November 2023 • By Philip King

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Gippsland restaurant fined $4k for breaking child work laws

A community tip-off to the Wage Inspectorate triggered an investigation but the food outlet continued to employ...

07 November 2023 • By Philip King

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QAR ‘will fail to make financial advice affordable for most’

The licensing regime looks certain to remain out of sync with people’s guidance needs, says fintech chief.

06 November 2023 • By Philip King

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Property developer cops ban for 5 failed companies owing $12m

Canberra director disqualified for two years by ASIC for hands-off approach to management, lack of care and diligence.

03 November 2023 • By Philip King

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How poor accounting can put directors on ASIC radar

If company records are out of order or lodgement obligations remain unmet, alarm bells start ringing at the regulator.

03 November 2023 • By Trevor Withane

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Former EY partner in tax exploitation case a ‘rogue operator’

The firm says the former partner admitted receiving $700,000 and was sacked last year.

01 November 2023 • By Philip King