Regulation

Government moves to criminalise wage underpayment

The government is set to criminalise wage underpayment in the wake of a number of high-profile payroll error cases,...

25 July 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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Business

Government lobbied for major TPB changes

The Tax Practitioners Board has been asked to review its registration requirements, its disciplinary measures and its...

26 April 2019 • By Jerome Delos Santos

Business

Government told to reduce SME red tape amid $100m growth fund announcement

The government’s plan to introduce a small business growth fund has been met with mixed responses, with calls to...

24 April 2019 • By Jerome Delos Santos

Tax

Both sides of government spin super promises

The federal government and opposition have promised a stable superannuation environment, but at the same time, both...

18 April 2019 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Changes to ABN requirements put forward by government

Clients with Australian Business Numbers will soon be required to lodge their income tax return and confirm their...

02 April 2019 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Government called to revisit ASIC industry funding model in view of 'all the...

The government’s backflip on axing mortgage broking commissions shows that there is scope for ASIC’s industry funding...

01 April 2019 • By Billie Andrada

Appointments

Concerns fester over auditor disciplinary board, government reappoints chair

The government has reappointed the chair of the Companies Auditors Disciplinary Board for her third three-year term,...

06 March 2019 • By Billie Andrada

Business

Government announces TPB review

The Tax Practitioners Board will undergo a review to consider if it is an independent and effective regulator and if...

06 March 2019 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Poll shows over 80% of accountants favour a Liberal government

Less than one in five accountants believe a Labor government will deliver better tax policies for the country, new...

18 February 2019 • By Jotham Lian

Regulation

Fix funding holes before adding more regulators, government told

ASIC should be given additional funding to execute its job before a new oversight authority is introduced, says the...

15 February 2019 • By Katarina Taurian

Regulation

Funding constraints linger despite government’s regulator blasting

The federal government said it’s confident the regulators are well funded and prepared for a post-royal commission...

05 February 2019 • By Billie Andrada

Business

300+ businesses knock government on tax, cash flow support

Less than a third of small businesses surveyed in a new report believe the government is supporting their business...

25 January 2019 • By Jotham Lian

Tax

‘Punitive retirees tax’ battle heats up between government, opposition

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and shadow treasurer Chris Bowen are having a public spat over Labor’s proposed changes to...

17 January 2019 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Government targets small business tax disputes in new move

Small businesses facing a tax dispute will now find it cheaper and easier with support and advice from a team within...

29 November 2018 • By Jotham Lian

Business

‘Wishful thinking’: Mid-tier highlights oversight issues in government’s...

The government’s move to double the financial reporting and audit threshold may save compliance costs but raise the...

28 November 2018 • By Billie Andrada

Tax

Government extends TPRS regime to 3 more industries

The government has enacted legislation to extend the taxable payments reporting system to a further three industries...

20 November 2018 • By Billie Andrada

Technology

Silver lining in government’s digital push for accountants

The government’s push towards a digital environment can be a “double-edged sword,” but Australia’s continued efforts...

12 November 2018 • By Billie Andrada

Tax

Government mulls tax on digital corporations

The federal government has begun zoning in on options for taxing the digital economy, but there are concerns of...

04 October 2018 • By Billie Andrada