Super tax reforms take effect – Financial Standard

The suite of superannuation taxation reforms affecting contributions, CGT relief and transition to retirement income streams have passed through Parliament. Revenue and Financial Services Minister Kelly O’Dwyer said the amendments under the Treasury Laws Amendment (2017 Measures No. 2) Bill will “improve the fairness, sustainability, and flexibility of the superannuation system.” The amendments ensure superannuation…

Insolvency expert urges ‘professional scepticism’ towards data mining – Lawyers Weekly

As the focus on data analytics ramps up among the legal profession, one insolvency expert has highlighted that the need for professional scepticism is stronger than ever before. Professional scepticism is described as an independent state of mind that can form an opinion without being affected by factors that compromise judgement, according to Jirsch Sutherland…