May Newsletter

Before getting into this month's newsletter, ABSIA are hosting a SSAM webinar on Wednesday 20 May at 1pm (AEST). Find more details about this below. 

The ATO are also launching a new-look Software Developer website at the end of the month - so keep an eye out for this change. 

ABSIA News

ABSIA Conference Postponed ABSIA's Annual Conference has been postponed and will now be held on Thursday 25 March 2021 at the original location - The Langham in Melbourne. Our early bird discount has been extended until 31 August 2020!  Read More…

Thank You for Your Hard Work It is excellent to see that in such a short time frame, many developers were able to configure their STP software ready for JobKeeper. ABSIA would like to acknowledge everyone's hard work and their continued work to support the COVID-19 stimulus measures.   Read More…

Industry News

Tax Time 2020 Resources 2020 Business Implementation Guides for Individual Income Tax Returns (IITR) and Pre-fill Individual Income Tax Returns (PIITR) are now available on the ATO's website. Answers to frequently asked questions on the implementation of the 2020 income schedule are available on online services for DSPs.

ATO & ABS COVID-19 Statistics The ATO and ABS have collaborated to provide weekly estimates on the changes in jobs, wages and average weekly wages by job through utilising STP data. This is available in their Weekly Payroll Jobs and Wage in Australia. Read More…

GNGB Security Committee Position The Gateway Network Governance Body (GNGB) are looking for an independent board advisor on their security committee. ABSIA Members can find more information about this role and how to apply in the Members Only section on the Forum.

ASBFEO My Business Health Portal The ASBFEO office has redesigned their My Business Health portal to provide practical and holistic support to employers and sole traders including mental health support in partnership with Beyond Blue.  Visit Portal…

ONDC Draft Data Sharing Agreement The Office of the National Data Commissioner (ONDC) has released a draft Data Sharing Agreement template for general use. This template is designed to help Government agencies to produce agreements to confidently share data in a safe, timely and transparent way.  Read More…

Privacy Awareness Week ABSIA recently supported the OAIC's Privacy Awareness Week for 2020. This year's theme Reboot your privacy promoted the importance of privacy and keeping your personal information safe.  Read More…

Events

SSAM Webinar ABSIA is hosting a follow up SSAM webinar on Wednesday 20 May at 1.00pm (AEST). This is a live webinar available to both members and non-members. Find more information and register here.

Until next time, 
The Team at ABSIA.