Regulation

Regulation

Bankruptcy fraudster slammed with 2.5-year jail sentence

An AFSA investigation has led to the imprisonment of a Queensland man for 2.5 years for bankruptcy fraud.

16 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

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Privacy win or compliance headache? ASIC redacts directors’ residential...

In a “necessary and overdue move”, ASIC has removed directors’ home addresses from public company searches, following...

06 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

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Super trustees must act immediately to close ‘significant’ anti-scam gaps

ASIC has urged super trustees to immediately strengthen their anti-scam and fraud communications after the corporate...

06 February 2026 • By Emma Partis

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SME productivity potential reliant on regulatory overhaul, IPA says

Despite widespread knowledge that small businesses are struggling to keep their head above water, the IPA believes the...

05 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

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Get prepared for ‘once in a generation’ Payday Super changes: ATO

ATO deputy commissioner Emma Rosenzweig has encouraged employers to start getting their systems in place ahead of the...

03 February 2026 • By Emma Partis

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Accountants must keep ‘watchful eye’ on financial abuse

Accountants are being urged to be aware of the risks and signs associated with financial abuse, as estimates show it...

03 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

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‘Greed, incompetence and arrogance’: Adviser jailed for stealing $1m in super

A former financial adviser has been sentenced to six years in prison for misappropriating over $1 million from...

27 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

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‘You must help detect dirty money’: Accountants urged to be ahead of crucial...

As the AML/CTF reform start date looms closer, sole practitioners and SME owners are being encouraged to act now.

21 January 2026 • By Imogen Wilson