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养老金发薪日法案在参议院获得通过
2025年11月4日，养老金发薪日立法方案未经修改即在参议院获得通过。
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澳大利亚税务理事会繁文缛节削减审查
澳大利亚税务理事会正在研究如何减少税务系统的繁文缛节。
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征求意见稿：将会计、审计、鉴证及可持续性标准的职能制定并成统一机构。
澳大利亚国库部已发布立法征求意见稿，提议修订《澳大利亚证券与投资委员会法》，将澳大利亚会计准则理事会(AASB)、澳大利亚审计与鉴证准则理事会(AUASB)与澳大利亚财务报告委员会(FRC)合并为统一机构。
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质量审查计划（简称：QRP）更新
IPA已发布提醒，要求在客户信函及网站上添加PSC披露声明。
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IPA委托书的更新
IPA委托书模板已更新，以纳入近期税务代理变更及隐私法改革内容。请及时了解最新信息！
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自我报告义务
根据附则 2.1.2，任一会员如果破产、被指控犯有刑事罪或受到其他专业或监管机构的不利裁决，都必须以书面形式告知。点击此处了解更多信息 |
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Payday Super legislation has passed the Senate
On 4 November 2025, the Payday Super legislative package passed the Senate without amendment.
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Board of Taxation Red Tape Reduction Review
The Board of Taxation is reviewing ways to reduce red tape in the tax system.
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Single entity for accounting, audit, assurance and sustainability standard-setting functions: exposure draft
Treasury has issued exposure draft legislation proposing to amend the ASIC Act to combine the AASB, AUASB and FRC into a single body.
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Quality Review Program (QRP) Update
The IPA has issued a reminder to include the PSC disclosure statement on your client correspondence and website.
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Updated IPA Engagement Letters
IPA’s engagement letters have been updated to incorporate the recent tax agent changes and privacy law reforms. Stay up to date!
Access the engagement letters here
Self-reporting obligations
As per by-law 2.1.2, all Members are required to advise in writing if they become bankrupt, if they are charged with a criminal offence, or if they are subject to an adverse finding from another professional or regulatory body.
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Find out what‘s happening and be supported in the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Funding (AML/CTF) space.
IPA AML/CTF Webinars - November session
The IPA is hosting complimentary webinars on the AML/CTF reforms for members.
Register for the IPA‘s November webinar here
Joint Bodies Webinar - AML/CTF: Where now? Where to?
CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and the Institue of Public Accountants are hosting a webinar for members of all three bodies on the AML/CTF regime, with speakers from AUSTRAC.
Register for the Joint Bodies‘ webinar here
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Global and domestic minimum tax - amending legislation: exposure draft
Exposure draft legislation has been released by the Treasury that makes amendments to the law to ensure it is consistent with OECD rules.
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Treasury annual report 2024-25 released
The Treasury has issued its Annual Report 2024-25 outlining performance against outcomes and program and performance information.
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Action against supervisory arrangement misrepresentation: TPB
The TPB has issued a media release in relation to the tax agent registration termination of a company that misrepresented its supervisory arrangements.
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Practice Statement on advance pricing arrangements updated (PS LA 2015/4)
The ATO has released an updated version of PS LA 2015/4, which has been amended to reflect processes implemented after the ATO’s 2023 review of the APA program.
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Depreciation: effective life ruling withdrawn
The ATO has withdrawn its final effective life ruling with effect from 31 October 2025, with the effective life of depreciating assets now listed in the 2025 Determination.
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Withholding variation for certain compensation payments: draft instrument
The ATO has issued a draft instrument varying the amount a payer must withhold from certain compensation payments where an ABN is not provided by the payee.
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Latest issue of ATO‘s interpretation NOW! released
The ATO has released Episode 125 of its series on statutory interpretation entitled interpretation NOW!.
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Certain care services GST-free: Determination registered
The Treasury has released 2 Determinations that ensure certain care services remain exempt from GST.
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GST - supplies of formula products: draft Determination (GSTD 2025/D1)
The ATO has issued draft GSTD 2025/D1 explaining the ATO’s view on when the supply of a formula product is GST-free.
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GST attribution rules for certain businesses: draft instruments
The ATO has issued 3 draft legislative instruments in relation to attribution rules for specific businesses.
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Frequency of fund-raising events: draft instrument
The ATO has issued a draft instrument allowing certain entities to treat supplies made in relation to a fund-raising event as being input taxed where 15 or fewer events are held.
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Certain privately funded residential care GST-free: Determination registered
The Treasury has registered a new Determination ensuring certain privately funded residential aged care services remain GST-free for residents.
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ATO advice – closure of Small Business Superannuation Clearing House
The ATO has issued advice for employers preparing for the permanent closure of the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) on 1 July 2026.
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ASIC updates guidance on digital assets to enhance innovation and investor protection
ASIC has released guidance that clarifies the application of existing laws to digital assets and offers clearer pathways for compliance while supporting innovation.
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APRA refines proposed changes to the capital framework of longevity products
ASIC has commenced a second round of consultations on modifications to its capital framework for longevity products, including annuities.
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ASIC releases findings on financial reporting and audit quality for FY 2024-25
ASIC has released its significant findings from its expanded surveillance program for 2024-25 as part of REP 819.
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APRA to consult on targeted CPS 230 amendments for non-traditional service providers
APRA has announced plans to consult on targeted amendments to CPS 230 in order to address industry concerns about arrangements with non-traditional service providers.
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ASIC launches new breach data dashboard
ASIC has launched a new public dashboard providing access to data about self-reported breaches of the law by AFS licensees and credit licensees.
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Independent review of Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox to commence in mid-November 2025
The Treasury has announced an independent review of the Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox that is scheduled to commence in mid-November 2025.
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Social security debt waiver for legacy income streams commences
A key waiver provision has come into effect allowing retirees holding legacy income stream products to convert or exit these products without incurring social security debts.
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$19 billion in lost and unclaimed super: ATO
New data released by the ATO shows there is almost $19 billion in lost and unclaimed superannuation waiting to be claimed.
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ASIC News
Updates from ASIC in the past week including media releases, news, articles and speeches.
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APRA news
Updates from APRA in the past week including media releases, news, articles and speeches.
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Proposed legislative amendments, Government announcements and consultations
Updates from the Government including legislation.
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