by admin | Feb 27, 2019 | News & Analysis
An Australian Tax Office whistleblower facing 161 years in prison for exposing misconduct by the ATO will not be protected by new laws passed. The new laws only apply to corporations, not government employees, leaving whistleblowers exposed....
by admin | Feb 26, 2019 | News & Analysis
The ATO has provided taxpayers with tips on how to identify and protect themselves from tax-related scams, as fraudsters become increasingly sophisticated in recent months....
by admin | Feb 23, 2019 | News & Analysis
Deducting social credit points for unpaid taxes and fines is part of China’s system to use technology, ranging from data processing – to genetic sequencing and facial recognition to tighten control. Some offenders were not allowed to buy train or plane tickets....
by admin | Feb 21, 2019 | News & Analysis
ASIC has welcomed the passing of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Bill 2018, approved by Parliament late on 19 February 2019. The reforms significantly improve the protections available for whistleblowers who report company misconduct....
by admin | Feb 19, 2019 | News & Analysis
The corporate watchdog is contemplating more than 40 court cases — including criminal prosecutions — in the wake of the banking royal commission, as it adopts a litigate-first strategy....