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

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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

Business

Government calls for all SME cyber attacks to be reported

Small businesses shouldn’t be ashamed to seek cyber support after falling victim to an attack, Minister for Small...

07 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

New course aims to help SMEs win government business

The NSW Small Business Commissioner has launched a course aimed at improving the prospects of SMEs selling to the...

06 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Government’s super tax reforms ‘modestly’ reduce tax concessions: Assistant...

Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones has said it is a fairer outcome if the government “modestly” reduces tax concessions...

31 October 2024 • By Keeli Cambourne

Super

Anti-money laundering reforms need whole-of-government approach: SMSFA

The SMSF Association has urged the government to take a whole-of-government approach to consider all current and...

30 October 2024 • By Keeli Cambourne

Business

Government to further extend SME cyber support

The Albanese government has announced the launch of the Small Business Cyber Resilience Service.

24 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

CA ANZ backs government’s mission to improve invoice payment times

The professional body has welcomed central government agencies’ commitment to paying 95 per cent of supplier invoices...

09 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Government announces further SME cyber support

The Albanese government has announced a successful provider for a new small business cyber resilience service valued...

09 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Government floats further regulatory changes in tax avoidance crackdown

The Assistant Treasurer has released a consultation paper exploring how any shortcomings with tax promoter penalty...

09 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Government fails to deliver on agreed changes to code instrument: joint bodies

Amendments to the code of conduct instrument have led to substantial improvement but issues relating to Section 15...

04 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Government releases details on luxury car tax changes

The draft legislation aims to modernise the luxury car tax by tightening the definition of a fuel-efficient vehicle...

24 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

Treasurer unveils design details for payday super

The government has released further details about the design of its payday super policy including an updated super...

19 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Government urged to exempt small firms from TPB reforms

The lower risk profile of small practices means they should not face the same scrutiny as larger ones, the NTAA says.

21 August 2024 • By Christine Chen

Technology

Government to overhaul ‘poorly executed’ data sharing rules

Treasury will streamline the Consumer Data Right’s consent processes and cut compliance costs to make tasks like...

12 August 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

SME growth in SA stunted by government: e61 Institute

Government reforms to remove payroll tax for small businesses in South Australia back in 2019 have backfired and...

08 August 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Tax industry claims partial victory against government’s code changes

Practitioners and professional bodies have vowed to keep the pressure on authorities to fix broad provisions around...

02 August 2024 • By Christine Chen

Super

SMC urges government to ‘safeguard’ Australian super

Using super for house deposits will lead to a spike in property prices and upward pressure on rental payments,...

31 July 2024 • By Imogen Wilson