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.
2025-26 Australian Budget Breakdown for DSPs
DSPANZ has put together our analysis of the 2025-26 Federal Budget and highlighted the measures and initiatives with potential impacts for DSPs.
Planning Day 2025
The DSPANZ board and staff kicked off the year with some big conversations at our Annual Planning Days - a big thank you to our Directors, Members and staff for your time, ideas and ongoing support! Take a quick peek at how we’re working to deliver more value in 2025 and beyond.
Review of Tax Regulator Secrecy Exceptions
DSPANZ provided a submission to Treasury's Review of Tax Regulator Secrecy Exceptions on 14 March 2025. Learn more and access the full submission.
Proposed Digital Competition Regime
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Treasury's consultation on the proposed new digital competition regime. Learn more and access the full submission.
Secure Storage and Management of TFNs and Personal Information Best Practice Guidance
Access the Secure Storage and Management of Tax File Numbers and Personal Information: Best Practice Guidance for Australian Business Software Providers here.
Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand Budget Updates 2024
The Australian and New Zealand governments have recently released their respective budget updates. Here's our key insights from New Zealand's Half-Year Economic and Fiscal Update (HYEFU) and Australia's Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO).
Annual General Meeting Outcomes 2024
Outcomes from the DSPANZ 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 6 November.
Annual Report 2023-24
Our 2023-24 Annual Report captures a year of meaningful engagement with our members and peers in government, key achievements and our priorities heading into 2025. Read more in the full Annual Report.
Join the DAG in 2025
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 or DAG in 2025.
Unpacking Privacy Act Amendments for DSPs
The Australian Government introduced the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 on 12 September 2024, marking a significant shift towards modernising Australia's privacy legislation. Here's our breakdown of the changes for DSPs.
Payday Super Policy Design Announcement
Statement from DSPANZ welcoming the joint announcement from the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer on the policy design details for delivering Payday Super.
Farewell to Donna
After 6 years as our Operations Manager, Donna Burridge is leaving us to enjoy the bliss of retirement and some well deserved travel.
The DSPANZ Team and our Directors have put together a little video to express our appreciation!
ATO Corporate Plan 2024-25: Key Insights for DSPs
The Australian Taxation Office has released its Corporate Plan for 2024-25, outlining the strategic priorities that will shape tax, superannuation and registry systems over the coming years. Here are our key insights from the Corporate Plan for DSPs.
Payment Times Reporting Rules Amendments
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Treasury's consultation on the Payment Times Reporting Rules Amendments on 19 August 2024. Learn more about this submission and access a full copy.
Payday Super Implementation Concerns
Statement from DSPANZ outlining our concerns about the implementation of Payday Super.
Digital ID Rules, Digital ID Accreditation Rules and Accreditation Data Standards
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Department of Finance's consultation on the draft Digital ID Rules, Digital ID accreditation Rules and Accreditation Data Standards on 25 June 2024.
Reforming Australia's AML/CTF Regime
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Attorney-General's Department consultation on reforming Australia's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime on 13 June 2024. Learn more about this submission and access the full copy here.
Aotearoa New Zealand Budget 2024 Impacts for DSPs
Aotearoa New Zealand's Budget 2024 was delivered on 30 May by the Minister of Finance, Hon Nicola Willis. But what's in Budget 2024 for DSPs? We'll walk you through our Budget takeaways and associated impacts for DSPs.
‘Anatomy Of A Cyber Attack’ Webinar with Forensic IT
DSPANZ has teamed up with Forensic IT to present our upcoming webinar 'Anatomy Of A Cyber Attack' - join us and gain insights into cutting edge strategies for managing cyber incidents and enhancing your digital forensics capabilities!
2024-25 Australian Federal Budget Impacts for DSPs
The Albanese Government's 2024-25 Australian Federal Budget, released on Tuesday 14 May, aims to ease cost of living pressures and fight inflation. But what does the Budget mean for Digital Service Providers (DSPs)? Here are our key takeaways and impacts for DSPs.
Introducing Member Voice: Your Platform on the DSPANZ Website
DSPANZ is all about fostering a stong community of DSPs. We value your expertise and insights, which is why we're excited to announce our new initiative - the Member Voice!
Independent Review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Independent Review of the Food and Grocery code of Conduct on 30 April 2024. Find a quick summary of the submission and access the full copy.
Data Minimisation & Retention: Best Practice Guidance for Australian DSPs
The Data Minimisation and Retention: Best Practice Guidance for Australian Digital Service Providers aims to assist Digital Service Providers (DSPs) with adapting their data retention and minimisation practices to better reflect the current technical and cybersecurity environment.
2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy Legislative Reforms
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Department of Home Affairs' 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy: Legislative Reforms consultation on 1 March 2024.
Beyond Tomorrow, Presented by AP+
Australian Payments Plus presents its inaugural summit focused on payments and identity - Beyond Tomorrow on 13 March 2024 at the ICC Sydney. This year the theme is 'Inspiring trust in the digital economy'. AP+ will bring together an impressive line-up of experts and thought leaders from across payments and identity to explore the latest trends, future developments and brilliant thinking across our industry.
Digital ID Bill 2023 and Digital ID (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Bill 2023
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Senate Standing Committees on Economics to their inquiry on the Digital ID Bill 2023 and Digital ID (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Bill 2023 on 18 January 2024.
Letters to Incoming NZ Ministers
DSPANZ sent letters to incoming Aotearoa New Zealand Ministers in early 2024, congratulating them on their respective appointments following the 2023 general election.
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Happy Holidays from DSPANZ
On behalf of the DSPANZ Board and staff, DSPANZ President, Matthew Prouse, would like to thank our members, key partners and stakeholders for their continued patronage and support. The DSPANZ Board and staff would also like to wish you all a safe and joyful holiday season. We hope you enjoy some time to rest and recharge for 2024.
AGM Outcomes 2023
Outcomes from the DSPANZ 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 18 October.
Payday Super
DSPANZ provided a submission on the Treasury's Securing Australians' Superannuation - Budget 2023-24 consultation on 3 November 2023. Read more and access a copy of the submission.
Annual Report 2022-23
In our 2022-23 Annual Report, we provide a look back on the year that was including industry developments, a summary of our key activities and what's on the horizon over the next few years.
Join the DAG in 2024
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 or DAG for the next 12 months. Learn more about the DAG and how to apply.
Data Minimisation & Retention - Have Your Say
The Data Minimisation and Retention Focus Group is currently seeking feedback and submissions from interested stakeholders on the draft Data Minimisation and Retention: Best Practice Guidance for Australian Digital Service Providers. Feedback or submissions are requested by 8 November 2023.
ATO Corporate Plan 2023-24
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released its Corporate Plan for the year 2023-24. Here's our summary of the Corporate Plan.
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Version 5 of CDR Rules
The Australian Consumer Data Right (CDR) rules have officially been updated and will allow business consumers to easily share their data with more third parties, including software providers. Learn more about these changes here.
Taxation (Annual Rates for 2023-24, Multinational Tax, and Remedial Matters) Bill
DSPANZ provided a submission on the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2023-24, Multinational Tax, and Remedial Matters) Bill on 14 July 2023.
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2023 New Zealand Budget Impacts for DSPs
Here's our wrap-up of measures from the Aotearoa New Zealand 2023 Budget that may impact DSPs over the next few years.
2023-24 Australian Budget Impacts for DSPs
Here's our breakdown of the 2023-24 Australian Federal Budget and where measures may impact Digital Service Providers (DSPs) over the next few years.
COSBOA National Small Business Summit 2023
DSPANZ members and directors attended the 2023 COSBOA National Small Business Summit in Melbourne earlier in April. Here are our three key takeaways from the summit.
The Data Dilemma: What if data is more like uranium than gold?
For years, data has been espoused as the new oil, or gold - a resource of high value just waiting to be tapped into. But what if, instead, data is like uranium? A risky yet powerful resource.
2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy
The Expert Advisory Board appointed to develop the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy released a discussion paper for feedback in February 2023. DSPANZ provided a submission responding to the discussion paper to the Department of Home Affairs on 15 April 2023.
Privacy Act Review Report
The Attorney-General's Department released the Privacy Act Review Report on 16 February. DSPANZ provided a submission responding the report on 31 March 2023.
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What can DSPs expect from an updated Privacy Act?
The Attorney-General’s Department publicly released the Privacy Act Review Report and are currently asking for feedback to inform the government’s response to the report. There’s a lot of information to cover coming from the report, so we’ve put together a high level summary calling out some of the items Digital Service Providers (DSPs) should be aware about.
Method for Adjusting Wage-Based Allowances
We provided a submission on the Variation on the Commission's own motion on the method of adjusting wage-related allowances on 28 February 2023. Access a copy of this submission here.
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Strategy and Planning Day Outcomes 2023
The majority of DSPANZ Directors and staff met at our offices in Adelaide for annual Strategic Planning Day on 7 February 2023. Throughout the day, we acknowledged the growth of the association over the past five years and contemplated what the next five years may hold for the business software industry and therefore how DSPANZ evolves and meets the needs of our members.
Modern Awards Pay Database API Available March 2023
The new Application Programming Interface (API) for the Fair Work Commission’s Modern awards pay database is being released in the week of 20 March 2023. DSPs interested in using the API from March 2023 can register their interest by sending the Commission a letter of intent.
Security Spotlight: How Can Cybersecurity Be Improved in 2023
Following a stint of high-profile data breaches, security is back on the national agenda. And while it has long been a priority for DSPs, it's evident more needs to be done by both businesses and government to safeguard sensitive data. Continue reading to see how we can improve cybersecurity in 2023.
2022 Reflection & Happy Holidays from DSPANZ
On behalf of the DSPANZ Board and staff, President, Simon Foster, would like to thank our members and stakeholders for their support and involvement in our Association this year. DSPANZ would also like to wish our community a safe and happy holiday season.
What's Changed in ISO 27001:2022?
The anticipated update to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 has officially been released following the update to ISO/IEC 27002:2022 earlier this year. This update has seen minor changes to the requirements of the standard with more extensive clarifying changes made to the controls outlined in Annex A. Read more about that's changed and what this means for Digital Service Providers (DSPs) currently meeting ISO 27001.
Employment White Paper Terms of Reference Submission
We provided a submission to Treasury's constulation on the Terms of Reference for the Employment White Paper on 30 November 2022. Access a copy of this submission here.
Help Shape the Future of Classification on Industries in Australia
We provided a submission to the Australian Bureau of Statistics consultation - Help Shape the Future of Classification on Industries in Australia - on 25 November 2022. Access a copy of the submission here.
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AGM 2022 Outcomes
We held our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 26 October 2022 where three current Board Directors were re-elected and we welcomed two new Board Directors.
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2022-23 Budget Impacts for DSPs
The Albanese Government delivered their first Budget on Tuesday 25 October making it the second Budget we've seen this year. There were a few good wins for Digital Service Providers (DSPs) including continued support of the Modernising Business Registers program. Find our wrap up of the Budget for DSPs here.
Annual Report 2021-22
Our 2021-22 Annual Report is a reflection on the past year looking at the challenges and achievements while also providing an insight into what's coming up in 2023 and beyond for DSPANZ. Access a copy of the full report here.
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Consumer Data Right Rules Submission
We provided a submission to Treasury's Consumer Data and Digital Division on Consumer Data Right (CDR) rules on 14 October 2022. Access a full copy of our submission here.
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Your Future Your Super Measures Review
We provided a submission to Treasury's Superannuation Efficiency and Performance Unit on the Your Future, Your Super Measures Review on 14 October 2022. Access a full copy of our submission here.
NZ Digital Advisory Group (DAG) EOI
We're calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from Digital Service Providers (DSPs) who would like to participate in the New Zealand Digital Advisory Group (NZ DAG) over the next 12 months. Learn more about the DAG and how you can submit your EOI.
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Technology Investment Boost Submission
We provided a submission to the Small Business Tax Unit on the Technology Investment Boost Consultation on 19 September 2022. Access a full copy of this submission here.
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Skills & Training Boost Submission
We provided a submission to the Small Business Tax Unit on the Skills and Training Boost Consultation on 19 September 2022. Access a full copy of this submission here.
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Webinar Week 2022 Key Takeaways
While we're packaging up the recordings and materials from Webinar Week, take a look at our key takeaways from the week!
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Digitalisation Of Business Processes Within Natural Business Systems
We are excited by the government's digital direction in both Australia and New Zealand and DSPs are interested in partnering with government agencies to see successful outcomes. To support the increasing collaboration between government and industry, DSPs require reliable, scalable and readily available digital solutions to support themselves and their end users. Read more about this here.
Paid Family & Domestic Violence Leave Submission
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Senate Standing Committees on Education and Employment's Fair Work Amendment (Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2022 Inquiry on 18 August 2022. Read more and access a copy of the submission.
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Consumer Data Right Explainer
We've put together a quick explainer about the Consumer Data Right (CDR) including an overview of CDR in Australia & New Zealand, the terms used in CDR, who the regulators are, why you should know about CDR and what DSPANZ is doing along with some links to further information.
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Our Peppol Service Provider Members
It's eInvoicing Week! As part of this event, we're helping DSPs and businesses learn more about getting involved with the Peppol eInvoicing network. Here you can find and get to know some our members who are Peppol service providers.
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What is Peppol: eInvoicing Week Webinar
Interested in learning more about Peppol and exactly what it's all about? Come and join DSPANZ to learn about the network from those currently operating in the Australian and New Zealand market as well as European providers. This is a free webinar that will run for approximately 40 minutes with time for questions afterwards.
eInvoicing Week 2022
The first ever eInvoicing Week will be running between 15 and 21 August 2022 featuring a series of awareness activities and events targeted at a business audience. Learn more about eInvoicing Week and how you can get involved.
New Zealand Budget 2022
The New Zealand Budget was delivered on 19 May 2022. While it mainly focused on cost of living, environment and health sector initiatives, there were some important initiatives surrounding Digital Service Providers (DSPs).
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Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Cooperation Signed with EESPA
On 2 June, DSPANZ signed a strategic cooperation agreement with EESPA. Through this MoU, both organisations and their respective members will combine their forces and expertise to increase awareness and adoption of e-invoicing world-wide and to promote cooperation in important areas such as interoperability and advocacy.
The DCTCE Model
DSPANZ endorses a decentralised approach to electronic tax reporting and invoicing called the Decentralised CTC and Exchange Model (DCTCE). Find out more about the DCTCE Model here.
Statutory Review of the Consumer Data Right
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Statutory Review of the Consumer Data Right (CDR) on 23 May 2022. Access a full copy of this submission here.
CDR Non Bank Lending Sectoral Assessment
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Consumer Data Right Open Finance Sectoral Assessment for Non Bank Lending on 14 April 2022. Access a full copy of this submission here.
Tax Administration in a Digital World Submission
DSPANZ provided a submission to New Zealand's Inland Revenue Department on their Tax Administration in a Digital World issues paper on 22 April 2022. Access a full copy of this submission here.
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.
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Industry Newsletters
We've rounded up the government and industry newsletters that may be of interest to Digital Service Providers (DSPs). Find out more about these newsletters and how to subscribe below.
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.
Industry Acronyms
In our industry there is an acronym for just about everything. While acronyms are meant to make it easier to remember, there are so many that it can become a little confusing. To help you out, we've pulled together as many acronyms and common terms that we could think of and put them on this page.
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.
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.
Annual Report 2021
Digital Service Providers Australia New Zealand Annual Report for 2021. A full copy of this report can be accessed 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.
AGM 2021 Outcomes
DSPANZ held our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 21 October 2021 where we welcomed back three current Directors and one past Director as well as passed changes to the Constitution.
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Australia's Digital Identity Legislation Submission Phase 3
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) Digital Identity Legislation on 27 October 2021. Access a full copy of this submission here.
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New Zealand Digital Advisory Group
Introduction to the New Zealand Digital Advisory Group or "DAG", created by Digital Service Providers (DSPs), the Inland Revenue
Department (IRD) and DSPANZ, to facilitate a better way for DSPs to work alongside IRD.
Webinar Week Recap
Take a look at what happened during each of the sessions at our second Webinar Week of the year here. Attendees and members will soon have access to each of the recordings and materials.
Big Picture Vision of Australian Tax and Compliance
On 1 September 2021, ATO Second Commissioner Jeremy Hirschhorn delivered the 2021 Pearcey Oration titled "Digital Transformation: Australia as a World Leader" via Zoom. Read more about the key themes from this address here.
Webinar Week October 2021
From the 11 - 15 October, we are hosting another round of daily webinars featuring industry and government speakers. Our guests will cover an eclectic range of topics including industry updates, opportunities and upcoming initiatives. Webinar Week sessions are free for all DSPANZ members. Non members can join for $20 a webinar.
DSPANZ AGM 2021
The Australian Business Software Industry Association (ABSIA) t/a Digital Service Providers Australia New Zealand (DSPANZ) hereby gives notice of our Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Implementation of an Economy-Wide Consumer Data Right - Strategic Assessment
DSPANZ provided a submission to Treasury's Implementation of an Economy-Wide Consumer Data Right - Strategic Assessment consultation
on 3 September 2021. Access a full copy of this submission here.
Strengthening Australia's Cyber Security Regulations and Incentives
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Department of Home Affairs' Strengthening Australia's Cyber Security Regulations and Incentives consultation on 27 August 2021. Access a full copy of the submission here.
STP Phase 2 and ECT: Process and Timings Webinar
Join DSPANZ Director Ann White as she covers the extended conformance testing (ECT) process and timing for Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2. The webinar will kick off at 11am AEST and run for approximately 30 minutes before opening up to questions from the audience. This webinar is free for both members and non members..
SSAM Review
Following the recent review of the Operational Security Framework (OSF) DSPANZ, together with the ATO, will begin the first review of the Security Standard for Add-on Marketplaces (SSAM).
CDR Amendments Version 3 Submission
DSPANZ provided a submission to Treasury's Consumer Data Right (CDR) Rules Amendments (Version 3) Consultation on 30 July 2021. Find a summary of the submission and access the full copy here.
Digital Identity Legislation Position Paper Submission
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Digital Transformation Agency's Digital Identity Legislation Position Paper on 16 July 2021. Find a summary of the submission and access a full copy here.
SchoolsHUB Direct Survey
DSPANZ member Capability Wise is assisting the Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE) to plan the introduction of a new API-based data reporting for non-government schools. Members currently operating in this domain (or those that wish to commence) are encourage to participate in a short 5-minute survey. Find out more and take the survey.
Operational Framework Review Summary
Learn more about the changes to the Digital Service Provider (DSP) Operational Security Framework (OSF) following its recent review.
New Zealand to Establish Consumer Data Right
The New Zealand Government has recently announced that they will implement a new legislative framework to establish their own Consumer Data Right (CDR).
Attorney-General's Department Releases Regulatory Technology Roadmap
The Australian Attorney-General's Department has recently released their regulatory technology roadmap. Learn more about the initiatives included in the roadmap and read it here.
Your Future, Your Super Measure
The Your Future, Your Super (YFYS) measure has recently passed both Houses of Parliament and will be in effect as of 1 July 2021 with the stapling and benchmarking measures coming into effect on 1 November 2021. DSPANZ is currently engaged with the ATO in the development of the administrative design to support Phase 2 of these changes.
Transition to Strengthening Client Verification
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Australian Taxation Office and the Tax Practitioners Board's consultation on the transition to strengthening client verification on 10 June 2021. Access a copy of this submission here.
Draft Critical Infrastructure Asset Definition Rules
DSPANZ made a submission to the Department of Home Affairs consultation on the Draft Critical Infrastructure Asset Definition Rules on 14 May 2021. A full copy of the submission can be accessed here.
A-NZ Peppol E-invoicing Showcase
E-invoicing is gathering momentum with a growth in participants across Australia and New Zealand during 2021. Join DSPANZ on Thursday 27 May from 2pm - 3.30pm AEST / 4pm - 5.30pm NZT to hear about what DSPANZ members and the Australian and New Zealand governments are doing to bring Peppol e-invoicing to businesses and government agencies on both sides of the Tasman.
2021-22 Australian Budget Wrap Up for DSPs
The 2021-2022 Federal Budget contained a few exciting announcements for Digital Service Providers (DSPs) around the digital economy, e-invoicing, cyber security, CDR and deregulation. This included a $1.2 billion investment in the government's digital economy strategy and $134.6 million going towards deregulation measures.
MBR Transitional Application Periods
We made a submission to the consultation on transitional application periods for the Modernising Business Registers Program on 16 April 2021. Access a copy of this submission here.
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.
ABSIA is now DSPANZ
Over the weekend, ABSIA rebranded as the Association of Digital Service Providers Australia New Zealand or DSPANZ (dee-spanz) for short. Our new name and branding is public acknowledgment of the increasingly central role our organisation plays in supporting software developers in Australia and New Zealand.
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.
ABSIA Support for MAP Database
On 12 February, ABSIA shared a letter of support for the Modern Awards Pay Database API with the Fair Work Commission to assist in securing funding for the project. Following the completion of the API consultation with our members and industry stakeholders, ABSIA worked with members to produce letters of support for the MAP database API.
Software Industry Welcomes New STP Legislative Instrument
ABSIA welcomes the ATO's release of the new STP Phase 2 legislative instrument which delays the mandatory start date to 1 January 2022 and includes a deferral scheme for developers and employers.
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.
Reflecting on 2020 & Happy Holidays
ABSIA would like thank our members and community for their support over the past year and wish them all a happy holiday season. Take a look back on the year that was for ABSIA.
2020 Annual Report
Access a copy of the Australian Business Software Industry Association's Annual Report for 2020 can be accessed 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.
Annual General Meeting Outcomes 2020
ABSIA held their 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 28 October at 3pm (AEDT). The current ABSIA Board, Nominated Directors and ABSIA Members were all invited to attend the AGM via teleconference. Find the outcomes of the 2020 AGM here.
President's Report 2020
ABSIA's President and Chair, Chris Howard, delivered this President's Report at the 2020 Annual General Meeting held on 28 October. Find a full copy of this report 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.
Introduction to the MAPD & ABSIA Consultation
ABSIA has been working with the Fair Work Commission (FWC) on their Modern Awards Pay Database (MAPD) and exploring options to build an API version of the database for software developers to consume. ABSIA and the FWC will be co-chairing a consultation on the MAPD with members and interested parties over November and December.
Operational Framework to be Recognised as an Alternative Accreditation Method by ACCC
In a win for the industry, the ACCC has recently announced that they intend to recognise both ISO 27001 and the ATO's DSP Operational Framework as alternative accreditation methods for Consumer Data Right (CDR) at the restricted level. This move will potentially reduce the costs of CDR accreditation and open up the doors for more DSPs that are interested in becoming Accredited Data Recipients (ADRs).
E-invoicing Update October 2020
Over the past few months, there has been a lot of activity in the e-invoicing space. Most importantly, included in the announcement of the Australian Government's Digital Business Plan, is a commitment to mandate e-invoicing by 1 July 2022 for all Commonwealth Government agencies. Read more about this and other e-invoicing happenings 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.
2021 Board Director Nominees
Please find more information about each of the nominees for the 2021 ABSIA Board of Directors here. Representatives of Developer Members will have received voting instructions and the proxy voting survey.
Annual General Meeting 2020 & Proposed Constitution Changes
The Australian Business Software Industry Association (ABSIA) hereby gives notice that our 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wednesday 28 October at 3pm (AEDT). Find more details about the AGM including the agenda, board director nominees and proposed constitution changes 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.
The "Other" Security Fundamentals
ABSIA's Ian Gibson hosted Trusted Impact's Tom Crampton for a security webinar on Thursday 24 September at 11am (AEST). This was be a 30 minute interactive webinar covering the "other" security fundamentals. A copy of the insights from the webinar 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.
Updates to Terms of Use & Privacy Policy
ABSIA updated our Members Terms of Use, Website Terms of Use and Privacy Policy on 1 September 2020. These changes mainly reflect the removal of the Product Catalogue from ABSIA's website and the introduction of the Member Directory. The updated Members Terms of Use, Website Terms of Use and Privacy Policy will take effect on 30 September 2020.
Conversation with Ramez Katf Webinar
Exclusive members only webinar with guest Ramez Katf, the Chief Information Officer at the ATO. Host, ABSIA Vice President Simon Foster, asks Ramez about how the ATO initially responded to COVID-19 and what some of the ATO's plans are moving forward. Simon and Ramez also covered questions sent in from ABSIA Members throughout the webinar.
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.
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.
ABSIA & Unisys Webinar
ABSIA and Unisys are hosting a joint security webinar on Tuesday 28 July at 11am. This webinar is free to ABSIA members and non-members and will run for 30 minutes with a 10 minute Q&A session towards the end of the webinar.
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.
ABSIA COVID-19 Survey Results Webinar
ABSIA hosted a webinar on 7 July at 10.30am (AEST) to walk through the results of our Business Software Industry COVID-19 Impacts Survey in greater detail. The webinar recording and materials can be accessed here.
Positive Outlook for Australian Business Software Providers Post-pandemic
Press Release - ABSIA's Business Software Industry COVID-19 Impacts Report uncovers expectations of growth and significant innovation and technological change as the Australian economy emerges from the pandemic.
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