News in brief… 17 October 2025

ATO advice and guidance; Federal Government to implement new beneficial ownership register; Amendments to mandatory merger control to be introduced ahead of 2026 commencement; Victorian Government introduces state taxation bill to parliament; Victoria’s economic activity grew in 2024-25, driven by dwelling investment; Unemployment rate rises to highest since 2021: ABS; OECD releases report on recent developments in international tax cooperation