Tax administration lessons learnt from COVID-19 (and promptly forgotten)
Although most of us will remember 2020 as a year of enormous disruption and difficulties, it likely represents the zenith of tax administration in Australia. Driven by Treasury’s JobKeeper and Cashflow Boost programmes, the ATO pivoted in a way never seen before in an organisation of over 20,000 employees. In a surprising, but necessary, decision […]
Queensland’s new project trust regime to commence on 1 March 2021
Who should read this All principals, head contractors and subcontractors performing building and construction work in Queensland, in particular those involved in State Government projects. Things you need to know Last year, we flagged the introduction of the new project trust regime under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) (BIF Act) […]