Tax

Tribunal slams self-represented taxpayer over non-existent cases, misused...

A self-represented taxpayer has faced sharp rebuke for citing phantom cases, twisting established tax law, and leaning...

19 January 2026 • By Grace Robbie

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Business

The engagement trap: Becoming irreplaceable in the age of AI

The future of work isn’t waiting for better workplaces. It’s waiting for better contributors, writes Grant Wyatt.

16 January 2026 • By Grant Wyatt

Tax

ATO signals crackdown on property development tax avoidance schemes

The Tax Office has released a fresh taxpayer alert signalling an upcoming crackdown on contrived property development...

16 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

Husband-and-wife directors land 5-year ASIC ban, owing over $56m to creditors

A husband and wife duo have been banned from managing companies for five years after a slew of their companies...

15 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

‘Stop, check, reject’: CommBank urges small business to avoid deepfake scams

Commonwealth Bank has urged small business owners to be vigilant for deepfake scams after their survey identified gaps...

15 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

CA ANZ suspends member for bankruptcy

An accountant has been suspended from CA ANZ for declaring bankruptcy, breaching the industry body’s expectations of...

15 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

Technology

Learn from Australia’s leading voice on AI adoption in accounting

Where should accounting firms focus with AI in 2026?

14 January 2026 • By Ignition

Business

Accounts officer chose ‘rage’ over lawful direction, Fair Work finds

An accounts officer failed to dispute a bus manufacturer’s decision to terminate her over an “irreconcilable...

14 January 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

Business

CA ANZ gives financial fitness tips for New Year’s resolution season

As 2026 kicks off, CA ANZ has provided some ‘financial fitness’ tips to help individuals and firms stay on top of...

14 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

TPB updates breach reporting guidance following industry feedback

The board has released updated breach reporting guidance for tax practitioners following industry consultation.

14 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

Technology

Under the Hood: ‘Relatively quiet’: The tax landscape in 2025

In this first episode of Under the Hood for 2026, Imogen is joined by co-host Lee-Ann Hayes to reflect on the...

13 January 2026 • By Robyn Tongol

Business

Criticisms made of company director amid winding up application

The Federal Court has terminated the winding up of a logistics company despite being critical of the director’s...

13 January 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

Business

‘Over-availability’ expectations causing loyalty drains

New research has revealed the impacts that workers face in navigating their right to disconnect, including risks of...

13 January 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

ATO issues 5 case studies to clarify tax considerations in commercial deals

To illustrate common issues, the Tax Office has put forward five case studies to help taxpayers understand their...

13 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Former Labor ‘rising star’ fails to overturn penalties following alleged tax...

A former “rising star” of the Labor Party has failed to overturn amended tax assessments stemming from almost $4...

12 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

US-based autism and ADHD diagnostic firm wins $822k RDTI refund

An AI-powered diagnostic platform supporting the early diagnosis of autism and ADHD has secured an $800,000 tax refund...

12 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

ATO cracking down on tax dodgers trying to leave the country

The Tax Office is issuing departure prohibition orders as it moves to bolster payment performance and debt collection.

09 January 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Regulation

‘Not good enough’: UNSW slapped with $200k penalty for payroll failures

UNSW has incurred over $200,000 in penalties and $13 million in reparations for failing to maintain adequate payroll...

09 January 2026 • By Emma Partis