Productivity Commission to launch review into WA GST deal

Tax • By Emma Partis

The government has released the terms of reference for the Productivity Commission’s scheduled inquiry into GST revenue ...

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Treasury has underestimated the impact of Div 296, benchmark report indicates

Tax • By Emma Partis

Division 296 is expected to have "far more profound" tax implications than expected, a recent SMSF benchmark report has ...

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Big business tax compliance is improving, but challenges remain: RSM

Compliance • By Emma Partis

Fresh ATO data on income tax and GST compliance has highlighted improvements in Australia’s largest corporations, but ...

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‘Not just the role of government:’ RBA urges businesses to up their game on productivity

Economy • By Emma Partis

RBA governor Michele Bullock told the House Standing Committee on Economics that the private sector needs to step up in ...

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NSW to cut consultant spending and boost in-house capability

Profession • By Emma Partis

The NSW Labor government has pledged to prioritise in-house delivery of essential services in a bid to cut down ...

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BDO warns against engaging multiple auditors for financial, sustainability reports

Profession • By Emma Partis

BDO Australia has recommended that firms use the same auditor for financial and sustainability reports to minimise ...

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ASIC chair Joseph Longo to step down

Profession • By Emma Partis

ASIC chairman Joseph Longo will step down from his role in May 2026, the Treasurer revealed on Friday.

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Geopolitics, cyber security the top concerns for execs, but preparedness is lacking

Profession • By Emma Partis

Most Australian executives believe that geopolitical issues will pose challenges to their operations over the next ...

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CPA Australia slams ‘piecemeal’ approach to tax reform, calls for simplicity

Tax • By Emma Partis

In a submission to the Productivity Commission, CPA Australia said it would support measures to cut red tape, but was ...

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