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AUSTRAC turns to section 167 notices in AML crackdown

Law firms are facing closer scrutiny as AUSTRAC tests compliance with expanded AML/CTF obligations and investigates...

30 September 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

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Tax agent with overdue tax debts fails to win back registration

A decision by the TPB to terminate a tax agent for three years due to his failure to pay down personal tax debts has...

14 September 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Police raid accounting firm as part of investigation into major fraud syndicate

The Financial Crimes Squad has charged three accountants and two money mules for their alleged involvement in a money...

10 September 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Laws to expand TPB powers pass parliament

Legislation to provide the TPB with stronger regulatory powers and sanctions has passed both houses today.

10 September 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

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GST fraudster sentenced to 4 years' jail for role in NSW fraud syndicate

The Parramatta District Court has sentenced a Chester Hill man to four years’ imprisonment for his role in a...

09 September 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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4 more individuals convicted for claiming fraudulent GST refunds

Enforcement action under Operation Protego has resulted in another four individuals being sentenced to jail time for...

14 August 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Complexity of frameworks creating challenges for whistleblowers, says Law...

The government should consider a "no wrong door" approach to whistleblower disclosures in situations where alleged...

13 August 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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KPMG chair apologises for labelling whistleblower allegations as false

Newly appointed KPMG chair Michael Ebeid has issued an apology to senator Deborah O'Neill after previously accusing...

12 August 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee