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Our Peppol Service Provider Members
It's eInvoicing Week! As part of this event, we're helping DSPs and businesses learn more about getting involved with the Peppol eInvoicing network. Here you can find and get to know some our members who are Peppol service providers.
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What is Peppol: eInvoicing Week Webinar
Interested in learning more about Peppol and exactly what it's all about? Come and join DSPANZ to learn about the network from those currently operating in the Australian and New Zealand market as well as European providers. This is a free webinar that will run for approximately 40 minutes with time for questions afterwards.
eInvoicing Week 2022
The first ever eInvoicing Week will be running between 15 and 21 August 2022 featuring a series of awareness activities and events targeted at a business audience. Learn more about eInvoicing Week and how you can get involved.
New Zealand Budget 2022
The New Zealand Budget was delivered on 19 May 2022. While it mainly focused on cost of living, environment and health sector initiatives, there were some important initiatives surrounding Digital Service Providers (DSPs).
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Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Cooperation Signed with EESPA
On 2 June, DSPANZ signed a strategic cooperation agreement with EESPA. Through this MoU, both organisations and their respective members will combine their forces and expertise to increase awareness and adoption of e-invoicing world-wide and to promote cooperation in important areas such as interoperability and advocacy.
The DCTCE Model
DSPANZ endorses a decentralised approach to electronic tax reporting and invoicing called the Decentralised CTC and Exchange Model (DCTCE). Find out more about the DCTCE Model here.
Statutory Review of the Consumer Data Right
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Statutory Review of the Consumer Data Right (CDR) on 23 May 2022. Access a full copy of this submission here.
CDR Non Bank Lending Sectoral Assessment
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Consumer Data Right Open Finance Sectoral Assessment for Non Bank Lending on 14 April 2022. Access a full copy of this submission here.
Tax Administration in a Digital World Submission
DSPANZ provided a submission to New Zealand's Inland Revenue Department on their Tax Administration in a Digital World issues paper on 22 April 2022. Access a full copy of this submission here.
RegTech Award Compliance Strategic Working Group EOI
The Attorney-General's Department is calling for Expressions of Interest from DSPs who are interested in participating in the RegTech Award Compliance Strategic Working Group (RACSWG). Continue reading for more information about the RACSWG and how to submit your EOI.
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Industry Newsletters
We've rounded up the government and industry newsletters that may be of interest to Digital Service Providers (DSPs). Find out more about these newsletters and how to subscribe below.
Planning Day Outcomes 2022
On 28 February the DSPANZ Board and staff met virtually for our 2022 Strategy and Planning Day. During the course of the day we conducted a 2021 review and analysis which provided the foundation to set the organisational goals and priorities for 2022, review the structure of our sub-committees and prioritise policy areas.
2022 Budget Impacts to DSPs
The 2022-23 Budget outlined some significant investments in Australia's Digital Economy Strategy along with other measures that will impact Digital Service Providers (DSPs). It was great to see DSPs directly mentioned in the budget papers in measures surrounding cash flow support and reducing red tape for small businesses. See our wrap up of the Budget here.
Industry Acronyms
In our industry there is an acronym for just about everything. While acronyms are meant to make it easier to remember, there are so many that it can become a little confusing. To help you out, we've pulled together as many acronyms and common terms that we could think of and put them on this page.
eInvoicing Factsheet and Communications Kit
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO), through working with the Champions Adoption Network Communications Committee (CANCC), have produced two resources on eInvoicing: a factsheet and a communications kit. Find out more about each resource and how you can utilise them here.
Accounting Software to Reduce ABS Survey Reporting Burden
On 16 February 2022, it was announced that the government is investing $20 million over four years for the Australian Bureau of Statistics to develop a new reporting application that will enable businesses to submit surveys from within their accounting software. Read more about how this project came about following work with DSPANZ and our members.
CDR Strategic Assessment & Expansion
In January 2022, Treasury released a report on the outcomes of the Strategic Assessment of the Consumer Data Right (CDR). Find a quick report summary and access our submission to the Strategic Assessment here.
Annual Report 2021
Digital Service Providers Australia New Zealand Annual Report for 2021. A full copy of this report can be accessed here.
Business eInvoicing Right & Supporting eInvoicing Adoption
On 14 December 2021, Senator Jane Hume announced that the Government are conducting a consultation on ways to support the business adoption of eInvoicing including the potential introduction of a "Business eInvoicing Right". Learn more about the consultation and how members can get involved in our response.
2021 Reflection and Happy Holidays from DSPANZ
Message from DSPANZ President, Simon Foster, reflecting on the year that was and wishing our members and community a happy holidays and all the best for 2022.
Towards a Digital Strategy for Aotearoa
We provided a submission to the Towards a Digital Strategy for Aotearoa consultation on 10 November 2021. A full copy of this submission can be accessed here.
SSAM Review 2021 Report
Following the first review of the Security Standard for Add-on Marketplaces or SSAM, DSPANZ worked to produce a report covering the history of the SSAM and the results of the review. Read about the report here.
Consumer Data Right Sponsored Accreditation
We provided a submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) consultation on the Consumer Data Right sponsored accreditation - information security self assessment and attestation on 8 November 2021. Access a copy of this submission here.
AGM 2021 Outcomes
DSPANZ held our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 21 October 2021 where we welcomed back three current Directors and one past Director as well as passed changes to the Constitution.
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New Zealand Digital Advisory Group
Introduction to the New Zealand Digital Advisory Group or "DAG", created by Digital Service Providers (DSPs), the Inland Revenue
Department (IRD) and DSPANZ, to facilitate a better way for DSPs to work alongside IRD.
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Australia's Digital Identity Legislation Submission Phase 3
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) Digital Identity Legislation on 27 October 2021. Access a full copy of this submission here.
Webinar Week Recap
Take a look at what happened during each of the sessions at our second Webinar Week of the year here. Attendees and members will soon have access to each of the recordings and materials.
Big Picture Vision of Australian Tax and Compliance
On 1 September 2021, ATO Second Commissioner Jeremy Hirschhorn delivered the 2021 Pearcey Oration titled "Digital Transformation: Australia as a World Leader" via Zoom. Read more about the key themes from this address here.
Webinar Week October 2021
From the 11 - 15 October, we are hosting another round of daily webinars featuring industry and government speakers. Our guests will cover an eclectic range of topics including industry updates, opportunities and upcoming initiatives. Webinar Week sessions are free for all DSPANZ members. Non members can join for $20 a webinar.
DSPANZ AGM 2021
The Australian Business Software Industry Association (ABSIA) t/a Digital Service Providers Australia New Zealand (DSPANZ) hereby gives notice of our Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Implementation of an Economy-Wide Consumer Data Right - Strategic Assessment
DSPANZ provided a submission to Treasury's Implementation of an Economy-Wide Consumer Data Right - Strategic Assessment consultation
on 3 September 2021. Access a full copy of this submission here.
Strengthening Australia's Cyber Security Regulations and Incentives
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Department of Home Affairs' Strengthening Australia's Cyber Security Regulations and Incentives consultation on 27 August 2021. Access a full copy of the submission here.
STP Phase 2 and ECT: Process and Timings Webinar
Join DSPANZ Director Ann White as she covers the extended conformance testing (ECT) process and timing for Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2. The webinar will kick off at 11am AEST and run for approximately 30 minutes before opening up to questions from the audience. This webinar is free for both members and non members..
SSAM Review
Following the recent review of the Operational Security Framework (OSF) DSPANZ, together with the ATO, will begin the first review of the Security Standard for Add-on Marketplaces (SSAM).
CDR Amendments Version 3 Submission
DSPANZ provided a submission to Treasury's Consumer Data Right (CDR) Rules Amendments (Version 3) Consultation on 30 July 2021. Find a summary of the submission and access the full copy here.
Digital Identity Legislation Position Paper Submission
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Digital Transformation Agency's Digital Identity Legislation Position Paper on 16 July 2021. Find a summary of the submission and access a full copy here.
SchoolsHUB Direct Survey
DSPANZ member Capability Wise is assisting the Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE) to plan the introduction of a new API-based data reporting for non-government schools. Members currently operating in this domain (or those that wish to commence) are encourage to participate in a short 5-minute survey. Find out more and take the survey.
Operational Framework Review Summary
Learn more about the changes to the Digital Service Provider (DSP) Operational Security Framework (OSF) following its recent review.
New Zealand to Establish Consumer Data Right
The New Zealand Government has recently announced that they will implement a new legislative framework to establish their own Consumer Data Right (CDR).
Attorney-General's Department Releases Regulatory Technology Roadmap
The Australian Attorney-General's Department has recently released their regulatory technology roadmap. Learn more about the initiatives included in the roadmap and read it here.
Your Future, Your Super Measure
The Your Future, Your Super (YFYS) measure has recently passed both Houses of Parliament and will be in effect as of 1 July 2021 with the stapling and benchmarking measures coming into effect on 1 November 2021. DSPANZ is currently engaged with the ATO in the development of the administrative design to support Phase 2 of these changes.
Transition to Strengthening Client Verification
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Australian Taxation Office and the Tax Practitioners Board's consultation on the transition to strengthening client verification on 10 June 2021. Access a copy of this submission here.
Draft Critical Infrastructure Asset Definition Rules
DSPANZ made a submission to the Department of Home Affairs consultation on the Draft Critical Infrastructure Asset Definition Rules on 14 May 2021. A full copy of the submission can be accessed here.
A-NZ Peppol E-invoicing Showcase
E-invoicing is gathering momentum with a growth in participants across Australia and New Zealand during 2021. Join DSPANZ on Thursday 27 May from 2pm - 3.30pm AEST / 4pm - 5.30pm NZT to hear about what DSPANZ members and the Australian and New Zealand governments are doing to bring Peppol e-invoicing to businesses and government agencies on both sides of the Tasman.
2021-22 Australian Budget Wrap Up for DSPs
The 2021-2022 Federal Budget contained a few exciting announcements for Digital Service Providers (DSPs) around the digital economy, e-invoicing, cyber security, CDR and deregulation. This included a $1.2 billion investment in the government's digital economy strategy and $134.6 million going towards deregulation measures.
MBR Transitional Application Periods
We made a submission to the consultation on transitional application periods for the Modernising Business Registers Program on 16 April 2021. Access a copy of this submission here.
MBR Draft Data Standard & Disclosure Framework
We provided a submission on the draft data standard and disclosure framework for the Modernising Business Registers Program on 1 April 2021. Access a copy of this submission here.
ABSIA is now DSPANZ
Over the weekend, ABSIA rebranded as the Association of Digital Service Providers Australia New Zealand or DSPANZ (dee-spanz) for short. Our new name and branding is public acknowledgment of the increasingly central role our organisation plays in supporting software developers in Australia and New Zealand.
Modernising Business Communications
ABSIA submitted to the Treasury's Modernising Business Communications - Improving the Technology Neutrality of Treasury Portfolio Laws consultation on 28 February. This submission outlined ABSIA's support for the work to make relevant legislation technology neutral.
Review of Security Legislation Amendment and Security of Critical Infrastructure
ABSIA contributed a submission to the Review of the Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2020 and Statutory Review of the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 on 12 February 2021. Access a full copy of this submission here.
ABSIA Support for MAP Database
On 12 February, ABSIA shared a letter of support for the Modern Awards Pay Database API with the Fair Work Commission to assist in securing funding for the project. Following the completion of the API consultation with our members and industry stakeholders, ABSIA worked with members to produce letters of support for the MAP database API.
Software Industry Welcomes New STP Legislative Instrument
ABSIA welcomes the ATO's release of the new STP Phase 2 legislative instrument which delays the mandatory start date to 1 January 2022 and includes a deferral scheme for developers and employers.
Mandatory E-invoicing for Businesses
ABSIA made a submission to Treasury's Options for mandatory adoption of electronic invoicing by businesses on 18 January 2021. Access a summary and a copy of this submission here.
Reflecting on 2020 & Happy Holidays
ABSIA would like thank our members and community for their support over the past year and wish them all a happy holiday season. Take a look back on the year that was for ABSIA.
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