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

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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

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