Annual Report 2025-26
Our 2025-26 Annual Report provides an overview of DSPANZ's activities, member engagement and ongoing work with government over the past year.
Access to Information on the Companies Register
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's (ASIC) Consultation Paper 391 Access to information on the companies register on 12 October 2026.
Join the NZ DAG in 2027
We're calling for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from Aotearoa New Zealand Digital Service Providers (DSPs) who would like to participate in the Digital Advisory Group (known as the DAG) in 2027.
Secure by Design: The Developer’s Guide to How Software Gets Hacked
Developers, now it's your time! Following the decision-makers' session that kicked off our two-part Secure by Design webinar series, join Dr. Pamela O'Shea, Director of Shea Security, for Secure by Design: The Developer's Guide to How Software Gets Hacked on Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 2:00pm AEDT.
Business Reporting Requirements Inquiry
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Productivity Commission's inquiry into business reporting requirements on 30 September 2026.
Fair Super for Young Workers
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Senate Standing Committees on Economics inquiry on the Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Fair Super for Young Workers) Bill 2026 on 18 September 2026.
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.
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.
COSBOA Small Business Summit 2026
We attended the COSBOA Small Business Summit which brings together government ministers, regulators, industry leaders, and small business representatives to address the pressing challenges and opportunities facing the sector. Read about DSPANZ Director insights from the Summit
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