Department of Finance Session: Verifiable Credentials & Future of Digital ID Session
Join Phil Schofield from the Department of Finance to discuss the use of verifiable credentials as part of Digital ID on 22 October 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
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.
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.
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/
Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2026: Enhancing TPB Sanctions Framework
DSPANZ provided a submission in response to the exposure draft materials for the Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2026: Enhancing TPB Sanctions Framework.
Privacy and Identity Verification Best Practice Guidance
DSPANZ releases industry-first privacy and identity verification guidance for DSPs to reduce identity data breach risk
Unfair Trading Practices
DSPANZ provided a submission to Treasury's consultation on the Competition and Consumer Amendment (Unfair Trading Practices) Bill 2026 on 23 February 2026.
Supporting Choice in Superannuation Bill
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Senate Standing Committees on Economics' inquiry into the Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Choice in Superannuation and Other Measures) Bill 2025 on 20 February 2026.
Registry Stabilisation & Uplift Draft Legislation
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Treasury's consultation on the Registry Stabilisation and Uplift - Draft Legislation on 13 February 2026
Melbourne Member Connect
We kicked off 2026 with our Members Connect event in Melbourne! It was great to see a mix of new and familiar faces, with plenty of great chats, laughs and ideas being shared.
Meet the DSPANZ Director
Earlier this year, the DSPANZ Board and Team welcomed new Director, Nathan Kerr, Chief Technology Officer at One Click Life and One Click Verify, to the board.
DSPANZ 2026 Planning Day
In January 2026, the DSPANZ Board and staff met in Melbourne for our annual planning days - we reviewed where DSPANZ currently delivers value, the challenges facing Digital Service Providers (DSPs), and how we can adapt to better represent the sector across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand now and into the future.
NZ Digital Advisory Group Payroll (DAG) EOIs for 2026
We're calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from Digital Service Providers (DSPs) who would like to participate in the New Zealand Digital Advisory Payroll Working Group (NZ DAG). Check out more details about the DAG and how you can submit your EOI.
Joint NZ Digital Advisory Group & ATO Strategic Working Group Meeting
On Friday 14 November 2025, DSPANZ convened a joint virtual session bringing together members of the ATO Strategic Working Group (SWG) and the New Zealand Digital Advisory Group (DAG) with Inland Revenue.
Red Tape Reduction Review
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Board of Taxation's Red Tape Reduction Review on 15 December 2025.
Payday Super Draft Practical Compliance Guideline
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Australian Taxation Office's Draft Practical Compliance Guideline, outlining the first year compliance approach for Payday Super on 7 November 2025.
Budget Updates 2025
The Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand governments have recently released their mid-year Budget updates, containing outlooks on each country's economic trajectories and key priorities leading into 2026 Budgets.
Payday Super Implementation Overview
DSPANZ has developed the following indicative Payday Super implementation timeline to illustrate how system changes are expected to roll out across the super ecosystem. The diagram shows when key services become available, when mandatory changes commence, and how dependencies flow between super funds, gateways, clearing houses, payroll software providers, onboarding solutions and time and attendance systems.
2025 Annual General Meeting Outcomes
DSPANZ held our 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 27 November 2025 at 2:00pm AEDT. The current DSPANZ Board, Nominated Directors and DSPANZ Members were all invited to attend the AGM virtually.
Annual Report 2024-25
Our 2024-25 Annual Report provides an overview of DSPANZ's activities, member engagement and ongoing work with government over the past year.
Join the DAG in 2026
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 2026.
Payday Super Legislation Hits Parliament
Statement from DSPANZ following the introduction of Payday Super legislation into Parliament on 9 October 2025.
Holidays Act Replacement Announced
Following the announcement that the New Zealand government will replace the Holidays Act with a new Employment Leave Act, we break down the anticipated changes and what these mean for DSPs.
Secure by Design: The Decision-Makers’ Guide to Software Security Culture
Too often, software security is seen as the sole responsibility of technical and security teams. That's why we're bringing Dr. Pamela O’Shea, Director at Shea Security to challenge that view in our upcoming webinar 'Secure by Design: The Decision-Makers’ Guide to Software Security Culture' on Tuesday 21 October 2025. Kicking off our two-part Secure by Design series, this webinar is tailored for non-developers but open to all. Developers, keep your eyes peeled.. your turn is next.
NPP Capabilities
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Australian Payments Plus (AP+) Building the Future of Account-To-Account Payments in Australia - Public Consultation on NPP Capabilities on 6 August 2025.
Future Vision for Account-To-Account Payments in Australia
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Australian Payments Plus (AP+) and Australian Payments Network (AusPayNet) consultation on the Future Vision for Account-To-Account (A2A) Payments in Australia on 5 August 2025.
Economic Reform Roundtable Submission
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Treasury's consultation ahead of the Economic Reform Roundtable on 28 July 2025.
Clerks Award Working From Home Term
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Fair Work Commission's initiative to develop a Working From Home (WFH) term for the Clerks - Private Sector Award 2020 on 19 July 2025.
Voluntary Code of Practice for App Store Operators and App Developers
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Department of Home Affairs' consultation on introducing a voluntary code of practice for app store operators and app developers on 11 July 2025.
Aotearoa New Zealand Budget 2025 Impacts for DSPs
Aotearoa New Zealand's Budget 2025 was delivered on 22 May by Finance Minister Nicola Willis. DSPANZ has broken down the initiatives with impacts for Digital Service Providers (DSPs).
API-Enabled, Instant, and Always On
In this DSPANZ Member Voice article, Monoova speaks on API-Enabled, Instant, and Always On: Australia's New Payment Reality Understanding the Australian Payments Ecosystem
Government Procurement Rules
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Government Procurement Rules Consultation on 8 April 2025.
Payday Super Exposure Draft
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Treasury's consultation on the draft legislation and regulations for Payday Super on 15 April 2025.
Planning Day 2025
DSPANZ Directors and staff met in Melbourne for our Annual Planning Days to focus in on how we can continue supporting and delivering value to our members in 2025 and beyond. Read more about what DSPANZ will be focusing on this year and how we'll be supporting our members.
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