Regulation

Hurdles hindering Australia’s small businesses are not expected to ease as we move on into the new year.

After months of delays and uncertainty, the Labor government’s shared equity scheme has successfully passed through the Senate.

The highly contested NSW payroll tax that would affect brokers and aggregators is getting a review.

The regulator has cited ongoing uncertainty in the economic outlook as a reason behind its decision.

NAB has been targeted by ASIC after allegedly failing to support customers when applying for hardship support.

The government has announced a fund aimed at boosting productivity across the country, including in housing construction and business investment. Industry bodies have since responded, ...

The resetting of the Consumer Data Right (CDR) has begun, with changes coming into effect this week.

The government body has slammed the non-bank lender after allegedly partaking in inappropriate lending practices that disadvantaged consumers.

Scam-related complaints spiked over the 2023–24 year as the ombudsman service records a new high in overall complaints.

The government body has reinforced its confidence in the 3 per cent serviceability buffer, claiming it ensures stability. It seems not many agree, however.