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

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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

Regulation

Government ramps up director ID campaign as deadline looms

The Albanese government steps in with a publicity campaign after figures revealed only one-third of directors have...

20 October 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Government changes data regulations in light of Optus breach

The alterations are designed to 'improve consumer protection' for those whose data was recently compromised, says the...

10 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Tax

Chalmers revives 120% deductions for spending on skills, digital

The small business incentive measures, worth $1.5 billion, will be backdated to March.

30 August 2022 • By Philip King

Regulation

Government steps in to tighten crypto rules

Regulation struggles to keep pace, Treasury says, and consumers need more protection.

23 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Government ‘key’ to small-business e-invoicing uptake

Almost half of small businesses would register for e-invoicing if government agencies and big suppliers used it, says...

15 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Small businesses expect change of government

But many are pessimistic about how positive that will be for business.

12 May 2022 • By Philip King

Technology

Make sure to jump on the government’s tech tax break

The recent federal budget included a new 20 per cent increase in the amount small businesses can deduct when investing...

07 April 2022 • By Dext

Business

Government to streamline insolvency law

Businesses will see a fairer process during the liquidation claim process.

01 April 2022 • By Tony Zhang

Technology

Government should avoid e-invoice mandate, says KPMG

Forcing the issue would mean efficiency comes at the expense of complexity.

28 March 2022 • By Philip King

Business

Federal government needs to begin transition to electric

The federal government needs to use the upcoming budget to lay the foundations for the future of electric vehicle...

28 February 2022 • By Kyle Robbins

Business

BDO calls for government to review SME structures

In its pre-budget recommendations, the firm provided the federal government with recommendations into altering the...

18 February 2022 • By Kyle Robbins

Business

Majority of accountants want greater government support

An overwhelming majority of accountants believe additional support for business is needed in the upcoming federal...

15 February 2022 • By Emma Musgrave

Business

Review and simplification at the heart of BDO’s government recommendations

In its 2022-23 pre-budget submissions, BDO Australia have called for the Australian government toreview and simplify...

14 February 2022 • By Kyle Robbins

Business

Billion-dollar government package to support SMEs impacted by omicron

Small to medium businesses in NSW financially impacted by the omicron wave are set to receive government aid as part...

31 January 2022 • By Emma Musgrave

Business

Payroll provider hit with breach notice over SA government hack

The South Australian government has issued a notice to its payroll provider over a data hack that saw the personal...

28 January 2022 • By Tony Zhang

Business

Government to consult on super co-contribution regulations

The Morrison government is asking for feedback on proposed changes to superannuation co-contribution regulations.

31 December 2021 • By Neil Griffiths