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

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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

Business

Federal government rules out small business definition change for 2024

Crossbenchers support changing the definition of ‘small business’ but amendments are unlikely to occur before the...

09 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Government races to end illegal ATO surcharges

Urgent legislation introduced this week will aim to validate billions in historical fees charged by federal agencies...

26 November 2024 • By Christine Chen

Super

Government makes move to bolster retirement phase of super

The government announced it has committed to improving the retirement phase of the super system for all Australians...

22 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

ATO issues reminder to tax agents as government phases out cheques

The Tax Office has told practitioners to ensure client bank details are included in every lodgment to help with the...

20 November 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

Government cautioned on penalty proposal for accountants’ certificates

The professional bodies have raised concerns about ASIC’s proposal to impose new penalties for the misclassification...

19 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Government issues consultation to crack down on ‘dodgy business practices’

The Albanese government announced it will be banning “dodgy” business practices that continuously rip off Australians...

19 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Bendel decision could spur ‘legislative tinkering’ from government

The government may look to take matters into its own hands for tax issues relating to Division 7A and UPEs once the...

14 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee