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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