Regulation

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FWO targets crane and transport businesses

The ombudsman secured penalties of almost $19,000 against a crane company and seeks $10,000 against a transport firm.

25 January 2023 • By Josh Needs

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FWO takes retail giant to court over $1.1m in staff underpayments

UPDATED: The holding company for Supercheap Auto and Rebel Sport allegedly shortchanged workers for more than two years.

20 January 2023 • By Josh Needs

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International tax reform could net annual gains of $220bn

Global governments must embrace the reform to ensure multinational corporations pay taxes where they earn their...

20 January 2023 • By Josh Needs

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Professional bodies demand changes to ATO agent linking process

Six-step method provokes storm of protest on social media and will be “a major headache” for small clients, say...

19 January 2023 • By Philip King

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ASIC commissioner exits before end of term

Sean Hughes accepts a role in the private sector and departs next month.

17 January 2023 • By Philip King

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Accountants urge home buyers to weigh cost of dodging stamp duty

Opting to pay an annual tax rather than stamp duty is “a double-edged sword” and could even raise house prices.

17 January 2023 • By Josh Needs

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ATO begins ID crackdown on recalcitrant directors

Half-a-million who failed to apply before the deadline will be contacted by the office.

17 January 2023 • By Philip King

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UK regulator finds no ‘systemic’ exam cheating issues

An FRC investigation prompted by the KPMG Australia scandal, among others, is reassured but remains “deeply concerned”.

16 January 2023 • By Philip King