Regulation

New ATO payment plan rules will increase tax debt management costs for businesses starting 1 July.

While the opposition’s plan to lower APRA’s serviceability buffer has been welcomed by members of industry, some have questioned the longevity of this plan.

The new arm of the Treasury will be used to streamline approvals and cut red tape within a variety of government-handled projects.

Housing policy is continuing to play a vital role in the election with the Dutton government announcing it would reduce the serviceability buffer.

The federal budget was handed down on 25 March. With a variety of introductions affecting brokers, home owners, and SMEs, Broker Daily has unpacked the most relevant to industry.

Members of Revenue NSW have provided reasons as to why the broking industry has come under scrutiny in terms of payroll tax.

The ongoing payroll tax debacle between aggregators, brokers, and Revenue NSW recently had some added clarity with a Parliament inquiry. Here, industry heads pleaded their case.

Heads of industry have emphasised how the industry is “grappling with serious consequences” from the recent payroll tax legislation.

The Coalition’s plans to boost home ownership by allowing access to superannuation for deposits have been praised by some and criticised by others. Recent research suggests house prices ...

A statement from the regulatory authority has questioned the ability of mutuals to manage risk amid an evolving sector.