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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.
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.
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.
Women in Tech. Fest 2022
Women in Tech. Fest 2022 is taking place 10-12 May in Melbourne. Now in its 6th year, this is a proven, high level, fun and immersive event for forward thinking women who want to advance their leadership skills, expand their networks and keep up to date with the latest tech trends.
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.
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.