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AML/CTF Compliance: What Australian Businesses Need to Know in 2026
Business Advisory
2025-12-12

AML/CTF Compliance: What Australian Businesses Need to Know in 2026

Australia's anti-money laundering rules are expanding. From 1 July 2026, real estate agents, accountants, lawyers, and other professionals must comply with new AML/CTF regulations or face penalties up to $31.3 million. You have less than 6 months to get your program in place. AUSTRAC has already fined Westpac $1.3 billion, Crown $450 million, and CBA $700 million for breaches. The enforcement is real.

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ATO warns of 31 October deadline: Over 2 million taxpayers yet to lodge
Tax Updates
2025-10-17

ATO warns of 31 October deadline: Over 2 million taxpayers yet to lodge

ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson reminds taxpayers to lodge by 31 October—or be on a registered agent’s books by then—with self-lodger payments due 21 November.

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Tax advice from ‘finfluencers’ can cost you thousands
Best Practices
2025-07-14

Tax advice from ‘finfluencers’ can cost you thousands

Unqualified ‘finfluencers’ giving tax advice on social media can lead to serious financial loss. Always verify your adviser is a registered tax practitioner with the TPB.

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Tax Time 2025 update – 1 July
Tax Updates
2025-07-09

Tax Time 2025 update – 1 July

Key messages from the Tax Practitioner Stewardship Group Tax Time 2025 meeting, including updates on ATO services, communication strategies, system performance, superannuation obligations, and member feedback.

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Stay safe: protect your NFP from email cybercrime
Best Practices
2025-07-08

Stay safe: protect your NFP from email cybercrime

Email compromise is one of the most reported cybersecurity threats facing not-for-profits. The Australian Signals Directorate urges NFPs to take simple but effective steps to secure their email systems and train staff.

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Protecting Your Business: Cybercrime Prevention Tips from SNS Accounting
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Protecting Your Business: Cybercrime Prevention Tips from SNS Accounting

In today's digital age, cybercrime has become one of the fastest-growing threats to small and medium-sized businesses in Australia. As your trusted accounting and advisory partner, SNS Accounting is committed not only to your financial well-being—but also to helping you protect sensitive data and digital assets.

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