Regulation
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NAB overcharging unconscionable: federal court
The bank failed to remedy incorrect periodic payment fees for more than two years.
08 November 2022 • By Philip King
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FNQ labour hire company ‘overcharged workers for lodgings’
07 November 2022 • By Philip King
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Ban, penalties for unfair contracts ‘essential for SMEs’
03 November 2022 • By Josh Needs
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Brisbane food shops forced to back pay workers over $400k
FWO finds 58 Brisbane outlets in breach of workplace laws during the latest raids in its national crackdown.
03 November 2022 • By Josh Needs
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DPP drops charges against WA accountant accused of stealing $725k
Perth bookkeeper faced 13 counts of theft against a mining company but the case has been discontinued.
02 November 2022 • By Keonia Swift
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CA ANZ members decisively reject pay rise for directors
UPDATED: Last week’s AGM voted down a proposal to increase the remuneration pool by almost 16 per cent.
01 November 2022 • By Philip King
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ASIC finds rise in audit issues focused on revenue, assets
Deloitte fared worst in the commission’s 2021–22 report while EY came out at the top — again.
01 November 2022 • By Josh Needs
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ASIC disqualifies director for three failed companies owing $6.6m
Victorian man found to have lodged false documents to avoid personal liability for debt.
31 October 2022 • By Josh Needs
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ASIC levies first greenwashing penalty on energy company
The action is part of the commission actively monitoring the market and investigating, it says.
28 October 2022 • By Josh Needs
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Why clients need a warning over ‘fringe’ tax advice
The AAT upheld a penalty for reckless behaviour in following seminar advice on work deductions.
28 October 2022 • By Rebecca Morgan