DSPANZ contributes to a variety of industry and government consultations to provide feedback and influence policy for the benefit of
Digital Service Providers and the business software industry.
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.
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.
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.
Digital Identity Legislation Submission
ABSIA submitted to the Digital Transformation Agency's Digital Identity Legislation consultation on 18 December 2020. Access a full copy of this submission here.
FinTech RegTech Issues Paper 2 Submission
ABSIA made a submission to the Senate Select Committee on Financial Technology and Regulatory Technology issues paper two on 11 December 2020. Access a copy of this submission here.
STP Legislative Instrument Letter to Ministers
On Friday 11 December, following the release of the draft Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2 Legislative Instrument, ABSIA sent the Hon. Stuart Robert MP and the Hon. Michael Sukkar MP a letter requesting a minimum 12 month deferral on the legislative instrument commencement date. A copy of this letter can be found here.
CDR Rules Expansion Amendments Submission
ABSIA submitted to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's CDR rules expansion amendments consultation on 29 October 2020. A full copy of ABSIA's submission can be accessed here.
Options for Establishing a Consumer Data Right in New Zealand
ABSIA submitted to New Zealand's Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment's consultation on Options for Establishing a Consumer Data Right in New Zealand on 5 October 2020. A full copy of this submission can be accessed here.
Digital Platform Services Inquiry - March 2021 Report on App Marketplaces Submission
ABSIA contributed a submission to the ACCC's issues paper Digital Platform Services Inquiry - March 2021 Report on App Marketplaces on 2 October 2020. A full copy of this submission can be accessed here.
ABSIA's Submission to Protecting Critical Infrastructure and Systems of National Significance
ABSIA made a submission to the Department of Home Affairs' Protecting Critical Infrastructure and Systems of National Significance consultation on 16 September 2020. This submission included input from members, ABSIA's government relations sub-committee and board members. A full copy of this submission can be accessed here.
Energy Rules Framework Consultation Submission
ABSIA contributed a submission to the ACCC's Energy Rules Framework consultation on 28 August 2020. Access a full copy of the submission here.
NSW ICT Procurement Submission
ABSIA provided a submission the the NSW Government's ICT Procurement Taskforce consultation on 7 August 2020. A copy of this submission can be accessed here.
2020 NSW Cyber Security Strategy Submission
ABSIA prepared a submission to the 2020 NSW Cyber Security Strategy on 29 July 2020. This submission advocated for increased support for SMEs when it comes to cyber security as well as increasing their involvement in procurement opportunities.
CDR Draft Rules Consultation
ABSIA submitted to the ACCC's CDR draft rules consultation on 20 July 2020. In this submission ABSIA encourage the ACCC to consult more with industry and professional associations to better understand potential impacts within specific industries. Access a copy of this submission here.
Invoice Status Communication Discussion Paper
ABSIA provided a submission to the ATO and MBIE's E-invoicing Discussion Paper Invoice Status Communication on 8 July 2020. A copy of this submission can be accessed here.
Inquiry into Future Directions for the Consumer Data Right
ABSIA submitted to Treasury's Inquiry into Future Directions for the Consumer Data Right on 21 May 2020. Access a summary of the submission and the PDF version here.
Submission to STP Child Support Inclusion
ABSIA submitted to Treasury's draft legislation for the addition of voluntary reporting of child support deductions and child support garnishee amounts to STP reporting on 5 February 2020.
Submission to Release 4 of the TDIF
ABSIA submitted to the 4th release of the Trusted Digital Identity Framework documentation on 5 February 2020. This submission highlighted the need to support SMEs wishing to become accredited under the framework.
FinTech & RegTech Submission
ABSIA submitted to the Select Committee on Financial Technology and Regulatory Technology's issues paper on 31 December 2019.
ABSIA's Submission to the 2020 Cyber Security Strategy
ABSIA submitted to the Department of Home Affair's consultation process for their 2020 Cyber Security Strategy.
Data Sharing and Release - Legislative Reforms
ABSIA submitted to the Office of the National Data Commissioner's Data Sharing and Release - Legislative Reforms Discussion Paper on 15 October 2019.
Follow Up Submission to the Review of the Tax Practitioners Board 2019
ABSIA provided a follow up submission on 30 August 2019 to the Review of the Tax Practitioners Board Discussion Paper released in July 2019.
A-NZ Peppol Consultation 2019
ABSIA submitted to the A-NZ Peppol Consultation on 14 August 2019.
ABSIA's Submission to TPB Review
ABSIA recently compiled a submission for the Tax Practitioners Board review.
Early thinking: Operational governance for Trans-Tasman e-Invoicing Submission
ABSIA prepared a submission on behalf of our members and industry stakeholders to Early thinking: Operational governance for trans-Tasman e-Invoicing on 16 November 2018.
ABSIA's Submission to "The Review Into the Future of the Tax Profession"
The Australian Business Software Industry Association (ABSIA) prepared a Submission to "The Review Into the Future of the Tax Profession" on behalf of its members, sponsored by some key ABSIA members.
Senate Standing Committees on Economics - Working Holiday Maker Reform Package
ABSIA provided a submission to the inquiry by the Senate Standing Committees on Economics into the working holiday maker reform package on 8 November 2016.
ELS2SBR
ABSIA provide an ELS2SBR submission to the ATO based on industry feedback and concern on 16 June 2015.
Single Touch Payroll Discussion Paper 2015
On 6 March 2015, ABSIA submitted a response to the ATO's Single Touch Payroll (STP) Discussion Paper.