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The 2026 global economy: nervously muddling through
The world economy enters 2026 in a nervous state. Volatility and cautious consumers are the norm, even though growth has proven surprisingly resilient.
Last day for tax and BAS agent portals, with agents urged to make the switch
Earlier this month, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announced that its portals have not been updated with new services for several months,...
‘Show respect to tax agents’: Cultural change demanded at the ATO
The Institute of Public Accountants chief executive Andrew Conway has called for a structural change at the Tax Office, arguing that tax agents...
IPA CEO vows to work with CPA and CA ANZ to close advice gap
In his opening address to hundreds of accountant delegates, Andrew Conway said that the IPA is currently focused on four key factors to drive the...
Commissioner acts on deceased estates dilemma
With the impending closure of the tax agent portal on 29 November, tax agents will no longer have access to deceased taxpayers’...
ATO appeals Addy v Commissioner of Taxation ruling
This decision relates to whether a working holiday maker was required to pay tax at the minimum 15 per cent tax rate, applying to working holiday...
AFCA names new general counsel
Anna Campbell joins AFCA from her role as the general manager of enterprise compliance at the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Read more at...
Retrospective CGT bill derided
The Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of Bills has now given its take on the Treasury Laws Amendment (Reducing Pressure on Housing...
IFAC updates ethics section in Practice Management Guide
The guide provides comprehensive guidance to help small- and medium-sized practices operate more efficiently in the increasingly complex and...
‘PDF is not e-invoicing’: ATO explains new payment experience
E-invoicing is set to roll out over 2020, with the federal government recently announcing that agencies capable of receiving e-invoices will...
Diversification not limited to SMSF investments
In a recent blog post, the specialist SMSF law firm said while the ATO’s recent letter campaign had warned trustees with high concentrations in...



















