Tax

Government kicks unenacted tax matters ‘down the road’: The Tax Institute

Taxpayers and practitioners are set to remain on “shaky ground” following the budget's failure to address a range of...

01 April 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

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Tax

Government announces new tax cuts in Federal Budget

The government will deliver further tax cuts in 2026 and 2027 in addition to the previous round of cuts introduced in...

25 March 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

CPA Australia calls on government to revamp ‘bleak’ SME landscape

The professional accounting body is calling on the next federal government to be more proactive in revitalising the...

25 March 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Government moves to help SMEs boost payment times

Payment times for small businesses are set to be improved with new expectations to be applied to the Payment Times...

21 March 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Franchising sector ‘playing field’ to be bolstered by Albanese government

The enforcement of the franchising code of conduct and sector is set to be further strengthened by the government in a...

20 March 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Labor government pledges to extend small business protections

The Albanese government will extend unfair trading practice protections for small businesses.

18 March 2025 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Government to clarify tax arrangements for MITs

Income tax laws are set to be amended to ensure investors can continue to access concessional withholding tax rates...

17 March 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

Government unveils draft legislation for payday super

Draft legislation that will require super to be paid at the same time as wages has been released for consultation.

14 March 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

CPA urges government to scrap proposed extension of tax secrecy exceptions

The professional body has said the government’s proposal to extend tax regulator secrecy exemptions could jeopardise...

06 March 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Government expands dispute resolution service for small business

Small businesses can now access low-cost legal advice as part of the government’s funding and commitment to “levelling...

05 March 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Qld SME owners urged to ‘speak up’ on government red tape reduction

Queensland's SMEs have been invited to contribute to the Crisafulli government’s red tape reduction scheme with the...

28 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

SMSFA says it is time for government to take Div 296 ‘off the table’

It’s time the government takes the Division 296 tax “off the table” and listens to industry concerns, the SMSF...

24 February 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Regulation

Government to protect Aussies with ‘ironclad’ scam laws

The government has passed “the world’s toughest” anti-scam laws to prevent Australians from being an easy target for...

17 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Tax agent slammed with 5-year ban for swindling government

A tax agent has been banned by the Tax Practitioners Board for a maximum five-year period for defrauding government...

12 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

SMSFA urges government to reconsider accountants’ role in financial advice

The SMSF Association has called on the government to follow up a review of accountants’ roles in terms of their...

11 February 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Regulation

Government must address ‘declining ATO service standards’, says CA ANZ

The professional body is calling for greater funding for the ATO to improve its efficiency and services for tax agents.

10 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Fix ATO service delays before imposing GIC changes, says COSBOA

The government should prioritise better service delivery and engagement with small business users before imposing...

07 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Government’s small business strategy ‘fails to deliver’, says CPA Australia

The government’s launch of the first National Small Business Strategy is another missed opportunity in creating a...

06 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson