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The long-anticipated tax legislation impacting off-market share buy-backs and selective share reductions passed the Senate on 16 November 2023 and is awaiting Royal Assent.

The release of global sustainability reporting standards, elevated activity from regulators, and the ever-increasing pressure from stakeholders on the ESG agenda have all contributed to a general raising of expectations on the progress of Sustainability Reporting.

Accounts payable and payroll fraud conducted by employees is an issue that can have a negative impact on businesses. Detecting and investigating these types of fraud requires a systematic approach to identify irregularities, gather evidence, and take appropriate action against the perpetrators.

The digital revolution, with its promises of efficiency and connectivity, has inadvertently given rise to cyber fraud – an invisible threat that can infiltrate the core of an organisation.

The results of the 2023 Family Business survey showed succession planning is still a topic of high importance to family businesses. The results revealed 72 per cent of family businesses believe succession planning would be an important topic for their business over the next two years.

In this episode of Navigating the New Normal, Employment Solutions Partner George Bendall and Director Shivani Krishnamoorthy discuss the connection between ESG and global mobility programs.

Workplace fraud is a serious and costly issue that can impact organisations across different sectors and regions – and is becoming increasingly relevant as cost-of-living pressures rise.

To minimise the impact of fraud in Australia and globally, we are promoting anti-fraud awareness and education with a series of articles during International Fraud Awareness Week. This article is the first in our series and takes a closer look at the most commonly experienced types of fraud, the warning signs, and fraud detection.

When Australia is the fifth most hacked country in the world, how do cyber security experts advise people and businesses to protect themselves?

In line with the focus on tax transparency, good governance and paying your fair share, the ATO is also focused on ensuring the integrity of the R&D Tax Incentive (RDTI) program. This is not surprising given the important role the RDTI plays in fostering Australian-based innovation, research and development.

In Vander stock v Victoria [2023] HCA 30, the Australian High Court handed down its decision and declared the Victorian Zero & Low Electric Vehicle road user charge to be constitutionally invalid.

Businesses may be at risk if they fail to understand the different tax, super and other obligations for employees or contractors.