Business

IPA raises transparency concerns with government grants for business

A large majority of business grants are awarded through non-competitive processes, contrary to government guidelines,...

12 February 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Tax

Government to unveil stage 3 tax cut overhaul

The prime minister is expected to detail revised earnings brackets that deliver greater benefits to low and...

25 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Government unveils plans for ‘super complaints’ body

Small business and consumer advocacy groups will have a direct channel to bring “significant or systemic market...

11 December 2023 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

Government outlines rules regime for crypto platforms

Digital asset providers will come under existing financial services laws and need an AFSL under proposals just released.

17 October 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

SMSFA urges government to remove active member test

Residency of a fund should be determined on the same principles as all other entities for income tax purposes, the...

03 October 2023 • By Keeli Cambourne

Tax

CA ANZ urges government to delay GST input tax credit changes

Provisions relating to the attribution of GST input tax credits should be delayed until ATO guidance in this area has...

06 September 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

Government releases draft legislation for objective of super

The government says the goal is to provide a shared understanding of superannuation and ensure it focuses on saving...

04 September 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Government to review $170bn franchising sector

Enforcement of the Franchising Code of Conduct, transparency and franchiser dispute resolution to come under scrutiny.

16 August 2023 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

Government action on tax adviser misconduct ‘a positive step’

A reform package aimed at improving the integrity of tax system and profession has been welcomed by the Tax Institute...

08 August 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

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

Technology

Government establishes e-invoicing hub to encourage take-up

The launch comes as the government wants businesses to embrace the online invoicing system with 33,000 firms...

24 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Government names Lowe replacement at RBA

The Prime Minister and Treasurer announce the person “best-placed to take the Reserve Bank into the future”.

14 July 2023 • By Philip King

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