Regulation

Regulation

ACCC sweep uncovers dubious green claims by one in two businesses

An online review by the regulator finds many fail to make “legitimate changes to practices and procedures”.

03 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

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ASIC prosecutes 81 for failing to assist liquidators

The regulator is “closely monitoring directors who do not comply with their obligations”.

24 February 2023 • By Philip King

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David Jones, Politix forced to back pay workers over $4 million

More than 7,000 employees have been short-changed and both companies have signed undertakings with the FWO.

24 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

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ATO seizes and destroys over $31 million in illicit tobacco

Raids with the police found unlawful crops on 42 acres of regional Victoria.

23 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

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Former accountant gets six years’ jail for $2.8m tax fraud

The court also orders repayment of $2.6 million for false income returns and BAS over three years.

23 February 2023 • By Philip King

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Compensate victims of serious crime ‘with offender’s super’

Accounting bodies urge the government to widen its scheme beyond child sexual abuse survivors.

21 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

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Disqualified agents to be ‘weeded out’ if law passes

Entities will need to ensure any tax agents they hire have not been precluded from providing advice, according to a...

20 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

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Former GetSwift directors hit with millions in fines

The Federal Court has handed down some of the largest penalties ever for corporate misconduct.

17 February 2023 • By Philip King