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Human rights advocates welcome proposed Whistleblower Ombudsman
Last Wednesday, the government announced a new proposal to establish a Whistleblower Ombudsman in a bid to clarify and strengthen whistleblower protections.
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More SMSF members accessing benefits, ATO stats reveal
There are more SMSF members now accessing their funds, according to the most recent ATO quarterly update.
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Business NSW backs opposition’s call to revive business program, ease payroll tax
The NSW opposition has committed to reinstating the ‘Business Connect’ program for small businesses and easing payroll tax pressure.
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Bookkeeper steals over $88k from Sydney law firm
The bookkeeper of a small Sydney law firm stole more than $88,000, allegedly from employee salaries and office expenses.
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Accountants must ‘get their hands dirty’, be intuitive with AI
To ensure the human edge is not lost from client service delivery, accounting professionals must better demonstrate advisory value and showcase intuition, but simultaneou...
ATO opens door to feedback on taxpayer relief provisions
The Tax Office is seeking feedback on its approach to taxpayer relief provisions.
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The revenue secret that accounting firms keep ignoring
In professional services, the path to growth isn’t always paved with new client wins – it often begins with the clients you already have, writes Hans Morse.
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Communication key to effectively strengthen bookkeeper, accountant relationships
Bookkeepers and accountants are being urged to work collaboratively on a more consistent basis to give clients a streamlined customer experience.
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‘You’re not an imposter; you’re an amazing accountant’: Xerocon panel
Imposter syndrome is a common challenge that accountants can battle with, yet four business-leading women are calling on the industry to recognise the crucial work they d...
Aussie SMEs reflect stability in Q2 2025: MYOB
The second quarter of this year saw Australian small businesses maintain their stability despite continued economic challenges, MYOB has revealed.
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Tiger & Bear acquires LUNA
Sydney-based advisory firm Tiger & Bear Partners has acquired Melbourne-headquartered LUNA, which provides legal and accounting support to start-ups and venture capit...
1 in 5 SMBs spend a quarter of their time on financial admin
New research has revealed that businesses without external accountants or bookkeepers are losing up to a week each month to financial administration.
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SME confidence in SA on the mend, William Buck says
The sentiment and confidence of South Australian businesses are on the rise following several flat quarters, according to the accounting firm.
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Frustration rising as Div 296 still not settled
The waiting game continues for the finalisation of the Division 296 legislation, with the Treasurer announcing the government will not introduce the bill during this sitt...
SMEs cautiously optimistic about business conditions
A new report found that conditions for small businesses increased by 0.6 per cent in August 2025 – the second consecutive quarterly increase – and increased by 0.2 pe...
Deloitte adds independent members to board
Rufus Black and Kee Wong have been unveiled as the newest independent members of the Deloitte Australia board.
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‘Fundamentally flawed, backwards step’: ACCI pushes back on penalty rates bill
The business advocacy group has called the government's penalty rates legislation a “backwards step” following its passing in the Senate last week.
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Most SMBs find accountants through word of mouth
Very few accountants explicitly ask their clientele to refer their practices to others, despite word of mouth being the primary driver bringing accountants and businesses...
Hesta, ART to challenge ATO’s position on imputation credits in Federal Court
Industry fund Hesta has filed an appeal against an ATO decision on tax offsets from franking credits, with the Australian Retirement Trust set to file a similar claim soo...
‘Cooking the books’: Darwin hospo businesses under ATO, FWO microscope
Suspected shadow economy activity across Darwin restaurants has led to the ATO and Fair Work Ombudsman conducting surprise site visits in an attempt to catch them in the ...
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