Business

CPAs give government pandemic response tick of approval

CPA members have largely approved of the federal government’s public health response to COVID-19 but have now called...

23 October 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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Business

Government flags insolvency reform ahead of expected wave of closures

Businesses with less than $1 million in liabilities will be given an opportunity to restructure their affairs and...

24 September 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Opposition blasts government ‘failure’ on FASEA

The federal opposition has blasted the government’s handling of the FASEA standards framework, saying the Prime...

01 September 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

‘Excessive, disproportionate’: Government called to slash professional fees

The federal government has been urged to use the October budget to reduce or remove fees and levies that continue to...

28 August 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

US-style debtor-led bankruptcy arrangement risky, government warned

The government has been warned that simply adopting US-style bankruptcy measures could result in propping up...

25 August 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Victorian government extends eviction moratorium

The Andrews government will extend its ban on evictions and rental price increases until the end of the year, as...

21 August 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Victoria government removes ‘sole operator’ carve-out

The Victorian government has now removed ambiguous information on its stage 4 restrictions fact sheet that had...

07 August 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Government seeks fresh input ahead of October budget

The government has now extended the deadline for pre-budget submissions ahead of its deferred October budget.

27 July 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Fund accountant access or risk ‘devastating ramifications’, government told

Small businesses will not be able to pay for professional advice at a time where they need it most, the peak...

09 July 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Tax

Government hints at sped-up tax cuts

The government could bring forward legislated tax cuts and extend the JobKeeper program beyond September as it looks...

09 July 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Tax

‘Cash is king’: Government suspends PAYG, GST indexation

Up to 2.2 million taxpayers are set to benefit as the government moves to suspend the indexation of PAYG and GST...

10 June 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Tax

Government rolls out $25k tax-free grant for construction boost

The government will now provide a tax-free grant of $25,000 to eligible home owners to build or substantially renovate...

04 June 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Regulation

Schemes – the ATO’s approach to compliance and government stimulus

Promoted by CPA Australia Considering the ATO’s approach to compliance with COVID-19 stimulus packages and what...

13 May 2020 • By Elinor Kasapidis, Tax policy adviser at CPA Australia

Business

Can your clients pay JobKeeper wages before the government money arrives?

Promoted by International Acceptance For many businesses bridging the gap between paying for and receiving the...

06 May 2020 • By International Acceptance

Business

‘Not rivers of gold’: Government pushed on accountant voucher scheme

The government has been urged to consider a voucher scheme for businesses to access professional advice on the...

27 April 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

What STP means for EOFY and COVID-19 government aid

Promoted by Xero In what is a uniquely challenging economic environment, this EOFY, Single Touch Payroll (STP)...

23 April 2020 • By Xero

Business

Are the government’s measures entirely ‘fair’?

With the urgency of providing financial relief to Australian businesses and individuals during the COVID-19 crisis,...

03 April 2020 • By Tasha Levy

Business

Government to release third round of measures to ‘hibernate’ businesses

A new wage subsidy is set to be unveiled today as the government looks to “hibernate” businesses over the next six...

30 March 2020 • By Jotham Lian