December Newsletter
On behalf of the DSPANZ Board and staff, DSPANZ President, Simon Foster, would like to thank our members and stakeholders for their
support and
involvement in our Association this year. The DSPANZ Board and staff would also like to wish you all a safe and joyful
holiday season. We hope you enjoy some time to rest and recharge for 2023.
DSPANZ
News
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Holiday Closure
We’re taking some time off
between 24 December and 9 January and we will get to any queries once we’re back. In the meantime,
please continue to engage with DSPANZ on social media and participate in conversations on the Forum.
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What's
Changed in ISO 27001:2022?
The anticipated update to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 has officially been released following the update to ISO/IEC 27002:2022 earlier this year. This
update has seen minor changes
to the requirements of the standard with more extensive clarifying changes made to the controls outlined in
Annex A. Read more about the changes.
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DSPANZ Representation
Over the past month, we have been attending the following webinars, meetings and roundtables:
- GST Stewardship Group
- Modernising Business Registers Business Advisory Group
- COSBOA Member and Stakeholders Roundtable
- COSBOA Board Meeting
- ABA Small Business Roundtable
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New Member
Directory
Feature
We’ve recently added a new “services” filter to the Member Directory. All members with editing access to their
organisation’s listing will have received an email about adding services to their listing. Check it out on the Member
Directory here.
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Industry News
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STP
2 DSP Updates
The ATO has published their first of four Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 (STP 2) updates for DSPs. Their first update focuses on SBR
validation errors, highlighting the top 15 most common
errors, how to improve user experience and information about cessation date and type
error codes. Access via Online
Services for DSPs.
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SBR
Maintenance Update
Standard business reporting (SBR) scheduled system
maintenance is now available via the ATO’s software developers website on the
application programming interface (API) system maintenance page. From January 2023, it will no longer be published to the SBR website.
Access the page here.
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ACSC New Online Tool
The Australian Cyber Security Centre has launched a new online tool, Exercise in a Box,
to help organisations improve their cyber security.
The tool reports areas which can be improved as well as the risks that the organisation is exposed to and how they can be remediated. Find
out more here.
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Expanded
CDR Legislation
The Government has introduced legislation to expand the functionality of the Consumer Data Right (CDR). This will enable accredited third
parties to initiate CDR-powered actions on behalf of Australian consumers and small businesses with
their consent. Read more here.
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CDR
Information Map
To help you find CDR guidance and publications, Treasury, ACCC, OAIC and the Data Standards body have published a CDR information map.
Access the map on the CDR website
here.
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Secure
Jobs,
Better Pay
The Fair Work Legislation Amendments (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 was recently passed on 2 December. This Bill amends the Fair Work
Act to change a number of existing rules and introduce some new workplace laws. Read more about the changes
here.
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Events
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Women in Tech. Fest
2023
DSPANZ are proud supporting partners of Women in Tech. Fest 2023 taking place in Sydney from 27 to 29 March 2023. Now
in its 7th year,
Women in Tech Fest is Australia’s only event that delivers leadership skills along with the technical knowledge serious tech leaders need to
move their careers and their companies forward. Register early and SAVE $800 off registration fee. DSPANZ members receive
additional 15% off the registration fee with VIP code ‘DSPANZ15’. Book online here.
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Until next time,
The
Team at DSPANZ.
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