Business

Government contracts ‘in crowd’ keeps small business in dark

Small business is struggling to benefit from changes to procurement rules, says ASBFEO.

02 August 2023 • By Philip King

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Appointments

Government appoints the next Fair Work Ombudsman

The handover will occur once Sandra Parker completes her term on 14 July.

11 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

PwC’s $1 deal an attempt to ‘phoenix’ its government relationship

The global organisation has taken greater control of the Australian firm’s mishaps, parachuting in one of its own as...

27 June 2023 • By Josh Needs

Tax

Federal government passes $1.5bn in technology and training boosts

The legislation will be backdated to 29 March 2022 so small and medium businesses can take advantage of the full...

23 June 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

4 in 5 Australians want PwC banned from new government work

Almost half said the firm should be slapped with a permanent ban, according to research by The Australia Institute.

21 June 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

NSW government suspends PwC from tax-related contracts

The suspension will prevent the firm from obtaining any taxation engagements out of the government for three months.

15 June 2023 • By Josh Needs

Tax

Government warns of tax time scams

As tax time comes into focus so does the increase in fraudulent actors looking to catch individuals out, with almost...

07 June 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Government to act on migrant worker ‘crisis of exploitation’

The announced measures will help protect vulnerable workers after it found one in six migrants in Australia is paid...

06 June 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

NSW government secures record fine against specialty retailer

The fashion company with more than 1,100 stores across Australia pleaded guilty to 324 offences of long service leave...

31 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Federal government reveals organisation appointments

It will see a merit-based recruitment process commence for one commission head.

30 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

NSW considers sanctions for disclosure of government tax information

The proposed multi-million dollar penalties are to prevent the state from being caught out by tax leaks.

26 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Victorian government abolishes stamp duty

The reform will see commercial and industrial properties pay an annual tax from 1 July 2024 instead of the lump sum...

23 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Budget funds next stage of nationwide digital ID program

The expansion of the digital ID program is a positive step but accessibility and ease of use will be critical to...

11 May 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Government initiates bill to expand unpaid parental leave

The broader leave entitlements are said to provide greater flexibility for families, but professional groups remain...

31 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

Tax

Government doubles tax on super balances above $3m

Just 80,000 will be hit by the impost which “does not change the fundamentals of the system”.

28 February 2023 • By Philip King

Super

Government releases proposed objective for super

The government has today released its proposal for the objective of superannuation as part of a consultation paper.

20 February 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Government must fund domestic violence leave for SMEs: COSBOA

The council also calls for the regulation of BNPL products, insurance reform and the restoration of instant asset...

17 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Protect migrant workers from exploitation, government told

As a key part of the answer to the skills shortage, COSBOA believes more must be done to maintain trust in the visa...

27 January 2023 • By Josh Needs