A new financial year: building on momentum
Chris Denney reflects on the sector’s end of financial year achievements, the priorities shaping the year ahead and DSPANZ’s work to become a sharper, more member-focused organisation.
TPB AI Guidance for Tax Practitioners and Potential Impacts for DSPs
We've broken down the TPB's TPB(GS) 55/2026 on AI and the Code of Professional Conduct and the potential impacts for DSPs.
Payments Sydney Workshop
Our next in-person Payments all day workshop is coming up on 13 August in Sydney. Interested in coming along? Register to attend today!
Verifiable Credentials Policy
DSPANZ provided a submission on the Department of Finance's consultation on verifiable credentials (VCs) policy on 3 July 2026. Read more and access the full submission.
Proposed Legislative Changes for Intermediaries
DSPANZ provided a submission to Inland Revenue on the Proposed Legislative Changes for Intermediaries. We highlighted the framework is proportionate, technology-neutral and commercially workable, and on identifying specific areas where we ask for clarification, co-design or transitional relief.
Cyber Resilience and the Three Pillars of Cyber Threat Intelligence
Join Yvonne Sears, author of Resilience by Design, at our upcoming webinar 'Cyber Resilience and the Three Pillars of Cyber Threat Intelligence' as she explores how understanding cyber risk starts with understanding what matters most. Register to attend today!
Likely impact of proposed CGT changes on investment in small Digital Service Providers (DSPs)
Read our high level summary of the likely impact of proposed CGT changes on investment in small digital software providers
NZ Budget 2026
Aotearoa New Zealand's Budget 2026 contains a range of initiatives that will affect the environment in which Digital Service Providers
(DSPs) operate. Read our summary of the outcomes.
Account to Account Vision Consultation
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Australian Payments Network (AusPayNet) consultation on the future vision for Australia’s account-to-account (A2A) payments ecosystem. Read about it here.
2026-27 Australian Budget Breakdown for DSPs
DSPANZ has put together our analysis of the 2026-27 Federal Budget and highlighted the measures and initiatives with potential impacts for DSPs.
DSPANZ Review
In 2025, the DSPANZ Board commissioned an independent review to ensure DSPANZ remains sustainable, member-focused and well positioned in a
rapidly digitising operating environment. The review confirmed DSPANZ’s ongoing value but recommended reforms to strengthen governance and
leadership, sharpen strategic priorities and member value, improve operational discipline, and establish a sustainable operating
model.
DSPANZ Member Survey Insights
DSPANZ conducted a Member Engagement Survey in late 2025 to assess your engagement with DSPANZ, the value they derive from membership, and opportunities for improvement. Check out the insights here/
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