September Newsletter
DSPANZ has welcomed the recent joint announcement from the
Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer on the policy design details for delivering
Payday Super. We were pleased to see that the government has listened to our feedback and effectively reduced the scope of what can
reasonably be delivered to enable Payday Super by 1 July 2026.
DSPANZ News
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Mandatory Guardrails
for AI in High-Risk Settings
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources is consulting on proposed guardrails for developing and deploying AI in Australia in
high-risk settings. DSPANZ is seeking feedback, particularly from our
payroll and employment management software provider members, as
the Department has listed specific employment examples in the discussion paper. We encourage members interested in providing feedback
to share via the Members Only Payroll Group on
LinkedIn or by emailing hello@dspanz.org. Learn more
about
the consultation here.
Submissions will close on 4 October.
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DSPANZ Representation
Over the past month, we've been attending the following working groups and meetings representing DSPs:
- Industry-Led ATO Strategic Working Group
- Updating ANZSCO Implementation Steering
Group
- ATO Cyber Security Stakeholder Group
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Industry News
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Payday
Super Design Announcement
The Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer announced the
Payday Super policy design details on 18 September 2024. The joint release provided
further details on the policy design, including an updated super guarantee charge, super contributions must be received within seven
days of payday and revised choice of fund rules. Read the full
release
here
and access the Treasury factsheet here.
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myGovID is Changing to
myID
myGovID is changing to myID in mid-November. This change aims to reduce ongoing confusion between the myGovID app and myGov and reflect
future uses of Digital ID. While the name and look are changing, your details and how you use them to access government online services
will not change. Learn more about this change here.
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New
Zealand Annual Tax Bill Consultation
The Chair of the Finance and Expenditure Committee is calling for submissions on the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2024-25, Emergency
Response, and Remedial Measures) Bill. Learn more about the proposed changes
in the bill and access additional information here.
Submissions close on 9 October.
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New
Zealand Consumer Data Right for the
Banking Sector
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is currently consulting on the regulations and standards for open banking
under the customer and product data bill. The discussion paper is seeking feedback on the following:
- Scope of designated regulations
- Accreditation criteria for accredited requestors
- Appropriate fees and relevant standards
- Costs,
benefits and risks associated with an open banking designation.
Learn more about the consultation and access the discussion paper here.
Submissions close on 10 October at 5pm.
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ATO SBR
Service Desk Phone Number
Decommission
The ATO will be decommissioning the SBR Service Desk number on 18 October due to reduced demand. After 18 October, DSPs should raise a
ticket via the DSP service desk via Online
Services for DSPs
or use the on-call number for urgent matters outside of regular business
hours.
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Events
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Cyber Insurance:
Friend or Foe? Webinar
We've teamed up with Austbrokers Countrywide to bring you our upcoming webinar Cyber Insurance: Friend or Foe? Whether
you're already familiar with cyber insurance or just starting to explore it, you'll leave with the essentials of cyber insurance and
valuable insights to help you
make confident, informed decisions. This webinar is free to attend and open to anyone interested - register to attend here.
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Australian
Payroll Association Summit
At DSPANZ, we know that collaboration is key to driving innovation and shaping industry standards, but how do we ensure
these
partnerships are effective. Our Vice President, Simone Dixon, will share best practices and practical insights on effective government
engagement at the upcoming Australian Payroll Association Summit. While the event is sold out, virtual
tickets are still available.
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Member
Spotlight
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Cumulo9
Who are you?
Digital communication experts, specialising in the creation and delivery of essential communications for enterprises and government.
Trust us with your email, SMS, Peppol and social media transactions. Cumulo9 has been helping transform essential digital communications
for businesses since 2001. We are passionate about digital solutions which is why we proudly offer omnichannel world-class business
solutions for organisations.
What do you do?
At Cumulo9 we replace your paper-based processes and outdated email systems with a reliable delivery system for effective ongoing
management of your digital communications. Our aim is to assist your business needs through our suite of on-premise and Cloud offerings -
helping your essential business communications stay relevant, clear and secure. With our proven technology, we transform customer
communications management for you.
This is shown across all our
products and services from our unique high deliverability guarantee of 99% for essential email to our
innovative product suite. With our full range of products, you can consistently and securely communicate with your clients through
seamlessly branded emails all whilst remaining compliant.
Where are you located?
Our head office is located in New Zealand.
Who can people contact for more information?
Contact us via our website.
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Until next time,
The Team at DSPANZ.
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