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New watchdog, higher penalties, under RO bill

A new watchdog with ASIC-based powers will enforce more onerous disclosure and accountability requirements on registered organisations, which will also face tougher penalties - including jail terms - under one of two IR bills introduced today by the Abbott Government.

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