Start-ups back sharing economy tax crackdown
Local start-ups say Treasury plans on income reporting for sharing-economy businesses are proof the industry is maturing.
Tax officer was trying to avoid 'bad publicity'
Former deputy tax commissioner Michael Cranston claimed he was seeking to help the tax office avoid bad publicity when he allegedly helping his son's business associates.
The tax man is coming to an Airbnb near you
The sharing economy is big and getting bigger. That means the Australian Taxation Office wants to claim its share of the money. Beware all Airbnb owners.
Habitat shoring up its presence in the 'build-to-rent' market
Queensland developer, Habitat, is shoring up its presence in the "build-to-rent" market to generate a steady income stream as the property market cools
Climate change risks planet, Attenborough warns Davos
Sir David Attenborough has warned world leaders in Davos that the planet has changed so rapidly and profoundly because of human-driven climate change that we risk destroying our earthly home.
'No joy': Bluescope workers to strike over pay
Bluescope workers at the Port Kembla steelworks have voted to "ramp up" industrial action including 24-hour stoppages from Monday, as a pay dispute quickly escalates.
Labor announces $1b hydrogen plan
Labor is touting the nascent hydrogen energy sector as the next big employer of blue-collar workers in Queensland as it unveils a $1 billion "national hydrogen plan".
No shortage of interest in power scheme
At least two of the initial proposals before government to tap its underwriting scheme for new generation involve coal.
Merivale facing class action threat
A law firm is preparing a potential class action against Justin Hemmes' hospitality empire over claims of illegal underpayments.
Australia top target for Chinese CEOs
Rising trade tensions with the US have prompted Chinese companies to abandon the American market - with Australia the major beneficiary, a s...
Former tax watchdog joins PwC Australia
The former inspector-general of taxation has joined PwC Australia's financial advisory business.
