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October Newsletter

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month! It’s not too late to get involved, head to the Australian Cyber Security Centre website and you can find tools, quizzes and information all relevant to this year's theme of 'Have you been hacked?

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DSPANZ News

Get to know Simon Foster

Get to know our President Simon Foster. Outside of DSPANZ, Simon's professional role is GM Product - eInvoicing at Xero. Did you know Simon is also a football referee for kids games through to state league. Get to know more about Simon here!

Guidance & Recommendations for Consistent Data Mapping Now Available

The A-NZ Industry Practice Statement: Guidance and Recommendations for Consistent Data Mapping is now available. This document aims to assist with the interpretation and implementation of the A-NZ invoice specification. Access a copy of this document here.

Data Quality in the CDR System

In May, DSPANZ provided a submission to the Statutory Review of the Consumer Data Right (CDR). We discussed feedback from our members on the quality of Open Banking data. In an article recently published by InnovationAus, our submission was mentioned alongside other commentary about data quality limiting the wider adoption of the CDR. Read the full InnovationAus article here.

NZ DAG EOI

DSPANZ is currently Co-Chairing the New Zealand Digital Advisory Group (DAG) alongside New Zealand's Inland Revenue Department (IRD). We’re calling for expressions of interest (EOI) from Digital Service Providers (DSPs) who would like to participate in the group for the next 12 months. Learn about the DAG and how you can submit an EOI here.

DSPANZ Representation
Over the past month, we have been attending the following webinars, meetings and roundtables:

Access Point Migration & Exit Meeting 7
Tax Technology Group Meeting
Attachments Focus Group Meeting 3
MAPD API & DSPANZ monthly catch-up
ATO & DSPANZ Board Meeting
FWC MAPD Formulas Workshop

Industry News

ACCC CDR Materials Quick Reference Guide
The ACCC has published a Quick Reference Guide to help Consumer Data Right (CDR) participants easily find key documents in the CDR Legislative Framework. This includes the various iterations of the Competition and Consumer (Consumer Data Right) Rules (CDR Rules), as well as other key CDR legislative framework material and related explanatory materials. Access the Quick Reference Guide here.

Events

DSPANZ AGM

We have our Annual General Meeting coming up on Wednesday 26 October from 4pm - 5pm (AEDT). DSPANZ members have previously received information on how to register to attend. Please contact us if you need any assistance registering.

Services for Tax Practitioners

The Services for Tax Practitioners event is taking place in Canberra on 23-24 November. The event will cover Tax Time 2023 changes and future work initiatives of interest for software developers. More information and registration can be found on Online services for DSPs.

Member Spotlight

BrightHR
Who are you?
We’re BrightHR! Our mission is to transform people management for small businesses by providing innovative and industry-leading software and support.

What do you do?
Our HR software, expert employment law advice, and health and safety tools and guidance give employers everything they need to manage and grow their business during the pandemic and beyond.

Where are you located?
We have offices around the globe, including Sydney and Auckland.

Who can people contact for more information?
AU: 1300 029 198
NZ: 0800 675 707
or email support@brighthr.com.au

Website
www.brighthr.com/au/

Until next time,
The Team at DSPANZ.