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

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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

Business

Government must fix Australia's ‘bureaucratic nightmare’, warns CPA

Australia is in desperate need of policies to enhance productivity, competitiveness and prosperity, according to CPA...

05 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

CA ANZ pushes for government to scrap super tax concessions policy

The professional body is urging the government to scrap the superannuation tax concessions policy based on major...

05 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Government urged to scrap section 100A: IFPA

The professional body has called for the government to repeal or amend section 100A rather than relying on a specific...

04 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Government to push ahead with GIC deduction changes

A Senate committee has given the green light to a proposed measure to deny deductions for the general interest charge.

31 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Major tax reform critical to SME growth, government told

The business network has called for urgent tax reform to support Australian small businesses and taxpayers.

29 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

RACGP urges Qld government to pass GP payroll tax exemption

The government’s payroll tax exemption for specialist GPs is critical for improving access to this essential...

28 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Appointments

Government announces reappointment for Board of Taxation

Andrea Laing has been re-appointed as a part-time member of the Board of Taxation for a three-year term.

22 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Government bolsters scam education to deter fraudsters

The government has announced the rollout of another scam campaign aimed at decreasing scam losses and establishing...

14 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Government boosts SME program funding to ease challenges

The government has pledged to continue its commitment to easing small business pressures with an additional $11...

07 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Government to relax ATO, TPB rules on sharing taxpayer information

A proposed overhaul of tax secrecy laws aims to improve regulatory oversight and prevent fraud following the PwC...

03 January 2025 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

Government calls for cash mandate to be on the horizon for 2026

The government has released a consultation paper to gather insights and feedback on a cash acceptance mandate that...

02 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

Government tipped to explore further super tax changes: Generation Life

The government will likely look at further superannuation policy changes shortly despite the challenges it has faced...

23 December 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Government’s AI plan must include small business focus, says CPA

The professional body has urged the government to do more to encourage the adoption of AI by small businesses.

17 December 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee