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November Newsletter


Our 2021-22 Annual Report is a reflection on the past year looking at the challenges and achievements while also providing an insight into what's coming up in 2023 and beyond for DSPANZ. Access a copy of the full report below.


DSPANZ News

DSPANZ AGM Outcomes

We held our 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 26 October. As a result of the election, three current Board Directors were re-elected and we welcomed two new Board Directors. We wish to thank outgoing Directors Ann White and Emma Dobson, and our President Simon Foster, for their valued contribution to the Board. Read more about our AGM outcomes here

Budget Impacts for DSPs

The Albanese Government delivered their first Budget on Tuesday 25 October making it the second Budget we've seen this year. There were a few good wins for Digital Service Providers (DSPs) including continued support of the Modernising Business Registers program. Find our wrap up of the Budget for DSPs here

    NZ DAG EOI

    Closing tomorrow, it’s your last chance to submit an expression of interest (EOI) to participate in the New Zealand Digital Advisory Group (DAG). Find out more and submit your EOI here.

      Webinar Week Materials

      You can access the recordings, slides and transcripts from our recent Webinar Week on our website. Head to the Webinar Week page to find the relevant materials on each session page. Non-members who registered for any sessions have received materials for those sessions via email.

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

        • RegTech Award Compliance Strategic Working Group (RACSWG)
        • COSBOA Member & Stakeholder Roundtable
        • Attachments Focus Group
        • Champions Adoption Network Communications Committee (CANCC) Meeting
        • DSP Strategic Working Group (SWG)
        • Peppol Message Level Acknowledgement (MLA) Working Group Meeting
        • Tax Technology Group Meeting
        • MBR Business Advisory Group Meeting

        Industry News 

        ACSC Annual Cyber Threat Report
        The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) have released their Annual Cyber Threat Report which provides an overview of key global and national cyber threats that have impacted Australia. The report also includes how the ACSC is responding to threats and advice to help Australians protect themselves online. Access the report here.

        Budget 2022–23 Measures Impact Assessment
        As a general guide to assist you with resourcing information on software development, the ATO has published their ‘October Budget 2022–23 measures impact assessment’ on Online services for DSPs. Access the document here.

        eInvoicing Ready Process Updates
        Following consultation with DSPs, the ATO have updated their eInvoicing Ready process to establish a tiered approach. DSPs with customers in NZ will also be listed on the NZ eInvoicing Ready register. Learn more about eInvoicing Ready here


        Events

        CDR Consent Model Workshop

        Treasury and the Data Standards Body are running a virtual workshop on possible consent model changes within the Consumer Data Right (CDR). The workshop is being held on Tuesday 22 November from 10am to 2pm AEDT. If you’re interested in the evolution of the CDR consent model, find more information and RSVP here. Note that the workshop will be limited to two representatives per organisation.  

        ATO Webinar: ‘eInvoicing - the future for small business’

        Following their eInvoicing Week in August, the ATO are now running a webinar series to further increase awareness about eInvoicing. The webinars will include demonstrations by 3 accounting software providers, MYOB, Xero and Reckon, that have been assessed as eInvoicing ready by the ATO. Find out more and register here.

        2023 COSBOA Summit

        Agenda topics have been announced for the 2023 COSBOA National Small Business Summit, including digital economy and cyber security. Find out more about the Summit here.

        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

        Digital Finance Management
        Who are you?
        A DSP and savvy HR consultant.

        What do you do?
        Assist with payroll and super obligations to develop clients with hopes to grow my business.


        Where are you located?
        Melbourne, Australia

        Who can people contact for more information?
        felicity@digitalimpacted.com


        Until next time,
        The Team at DSPANZ.

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