The Treasurer and the Assistant Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and Financial Technology have issued a joint media release announcing changes to the regulatory framework that applies to financial advisers.
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Canberra lawyer and accountant charged with facilitating organised crime
The Australian Federal Police have reported that two men and a woman have been arrested for allegedly being professional facilitators of organised crime in Canberra.
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Tax scams and money laundering … why accountancy services are so attractive to criminals and how COVID-19 is highlighting this once again
Tax scams and money laundering: what accountancy firms can and should do to combat crime.
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JobMaker Hiring Credit now open – What do employers need to know?
Now that the JobMaker Hiring Credit is open, there are a number of criteria that employers and employees must meet in order for the credit to be payable.
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Super fund trustees must invest money in their member’s best financial interest
Recent media reports suggest that the Retail Employees Super Trust (REST) reached an out of court settlement with a litigant who wanted to force the REST trustees to take climate change seriously.
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The accounting skills most in-demand post-pandemic
The pandemic has changed how we work – and where we work from. How much will it change demand for key accounting skills? Three experts weigh in.
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NSW Budget 2020-21 roundup
The NSW Treasurer, Dominic Perrottet, handed down the NSW Budget 2020-21 on 17 November 2020. This article outlines some of the key tax measures aimed at supporting businesses.
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NSW Budget: Overview of proposed property tax
As part of the NSW Budget, the Treasurer announced a proposal to introduce a property tax regime that would provide taxpayers with a choice between paying a known amount of stamp duty at the time of purchase of a property, or an annual property tax charge.
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NSW to take superannuation contribution holiday for 2 years
The NSW Government has announced that it will take a 2-year superannuation contribution holiday.
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Insolvency reforms for small businesses introduced
The Government has introduced the Corporations Amendment (Corporate Insolvency Reforms) Bill 2020 into Parliament.
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