Posts tagged Marianne Dakhoul
High risk! AML/CTF Compliance - It's coming for accountants, real estate agents and lawyers!

The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2024 (Bill) has been passed by Parliament. The Bill overhauls Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime, and extends the regime to certain 'high-risk' services provided by lawyers, accountants, trust and company service providers, real estate professionals, and dealers in precious metals and stones.

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Payroll Tax Implications for Arrangements Between Related Companies

A recent case in New South Wales has highlighted an important payroll tax risk for businesses operating through related companies. The decision in Chief Commissioner of State Revenue v E Group Security Pty Ltd (No 2) [2022] NSWCA 259 demonstrates how arrangements within corporate groups can trigger payroll tax liabilities under the Payroll Tax Act 2007 (NSW).

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