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

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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

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