Privacy Reforms - Consultation on Exposure Draft Legislation
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Attorney-General's Department consultation on proposed amendments to the Privacy Act 1988 on 18 September 2026.
Member Only Session: Verifiable Credentials & Future of Digital ID
Join Phil Schofield from the Department of Finance to discuss the use of verifiable credentials as part of Digital ID and how individuals and businesses can use specific attributes or authority without repeatedly sharing identity documents.
New Zealand 2026-27 Annual Tax Bill: What it means for DSPs
Aotearoa New Zealand's 2026-27 annual tax bill has been introduced to Parliament, bringing together a wide range of changes with varying impacts for DSPs. We've broken down the changes and their potential impacts.
ASIC Companies Register - Access to Information
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is consulting on how information held on the companies register should be accessed as part of its work to modernise Australia's company register. We're currently seeking feedback from members.
A-NZ Business Software Spotlight
We are pleased to announce that we've partnered with APAC Outlook Magazine, a leading business publication, to bring you the A-NZ Business Software Spotlight this December.
2027 Board of Director Nominees
As per the constitution, two (2) directors will be elected at the DSPANZ Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 28 October 2026. Meet the members putting their hand up to help shape the future of our industry - each bringing their own unique experience, fresh ideas and a shared passion for strengthening the digital service provider community across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Payments Modernisation: What’s Changing in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand
Over the past 12 months, Australia has finalised an industry vision for the future of account-to-account payments and governments and regulators have progressed several related reforms.
National Employment Standards (NES) Inquiry
We provided a submission to the Standing Committee on Employment, Workplace Relations, Skills and Training’s inquiry into the operation and adequacy of the National Employment Standards (NES) under the Fair Work Act 2009.
Payments Sydney Workshop
Industry collaboration is essential as Australia’s payments landscape continues to evolve. DSPANZ’s latest in-person Payments
Workshop brought business software providers together with senior representatives from Australian Payments Plus, the Reserve Bank of
Australia, Treasury, AusPayNet and the Australian Taxation Office.
Business Software Leaders Forum.
Senior leaders from across Australia’s business software and payments sectors came together in Sydney on 13 August for the inaugural DSPANZ
Business Software Leaders Forum.
DSPANZ Member Connect
Thanks to everyone who joined us for another DSPANZ Member Connect event! What a great night full of networking, sharing insights and discussing issues that matter most to you! to the business software sector.
Review of Payments System Regulation
DSPANZ provided a response to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) Issues Paper on the Review of Payments System Regulation.
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