Compliance
NSW regions call for increased housing funding
by Charlotte Humphrys • 17 Jun 2024
Regional Cities New South Wales (RCNSW), an alliance of 15 regional cities across NSW, has called for increased... READ MORE
MFAA submits recommendations for credit reporting framework
by Adrian Suljanovic • 13 Jun 2024
The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) has outlined its recommendations in support of the... READ MORE
CSLR makes first payments, one linked to broking
by Annie Kane • 11 Jun 2024
The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) has made its first payments to claimants who suffered financial... READ MORE
Federal government introduces BTR tax incentives
by Charlotte Humphrys • 6 Jun 2024
The Albanese Labor Government has announced the introduction of new legislation that will deliver new tax incentives... READ MORE
Doctors’ payroll tax amnesty provides hope for broking
by Annie Kane • 3 Jun 2024
With several revenue offices across Australia targeting both the medical and broking industries to introduce a new... READ MORE
Man in contempt of court for carrying on unlicensed banking business
by Reporter • 30 May 2024
Justice Lee of the Federal Court has found that Andrew Morton Garrett is in contempt of court for failing to adhere... READ MORE
Property taxes more than doubled over last decade: REIQ
by Adrian Suljanovic • 20 May 2024
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s (REIQ) chief executive, Antonia Mercorella, has urged for the reset of... READ MORE
‘Better chance of winning lotto’ than hitting home targets: PIPA
by Charlotte Humphrys • 24 Apr 2024
Nicola McDougall, chair of the Property and Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA), said on 16 April that she... READ MORE
Instant asset write-off threshold may be limited, warns tax specialist
by Miranda Brownlee • 18 Apr 2024
Recent amendments made to the bill containing the instant asset write-off measure in Parliament are a welcome... READ MORE
Lender found to have charged prohibited fees
by Reporter • 15 Apr 2024
SunshineLoans Pty Ltd – a non-bank lender that used to offer small amount credit contracts (SACCs) but now offers... READ MORE
Broking industry calls for re-accreditation simplification
by Annie Kane • 12 Apr 2024
Calls are mounting for improvements to be made to the accreditation transfer process when brokers move... READ MORE
Is mortgage protection ‘junk’ insurance?
by Annie Kane • 11 Apr 2024
Last month, The Adviser reported that class action specialist Shine Lawyers had filed a class action lawsuit in the... READ MORE
AFCA concerned about unresponsive lenders
by Charlotte Humphrys • 3 Apr 2024
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has said that it is “concerned” by the increase in... READ MORE
Digital ID Bill passes through Parliament
by Annie Kane • 2 Apr 2024
The Digital ID Bill 2023 has officially passed through Parliament, after amendments were agreed to in Senate on... READ MORE
AFCA complaint volumes rising faster than 2023
by Charlotte Humphrys • 27 Mar 2024
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has revealed that complaints in 2024 so far are already ahead of... READ MORE

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