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Are you prepared for the impact of the Secure Jobs, Better Pay bill?
The new era of industrial relations in Australia is here. We are seeing some of the most significant changes to the Federal Industrial Relations system since the introduction of the Fair Work Act in 2009. The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay)...
Register for the Digital Jobs for Manufacturing Program
The Victorian Government is running the Digital Jobs for Manufacturing Program. This program pays up to $5,000 per nominated employee to enrol in a 12-week online, part-time course to develop digital skills. You can nominate up to five employees to undertake the...
Do you feel like you have support from your accounting firm?
In this blog, we are sharing the story of how we partnered with one of our clients to achieve a genuine turnaround in his business – and what we both needed to do to achieve it. If you are feeling stuck in a rut with your business, then this is a must-read.Our client...
What the Minimum Wage increase means for you
Minimum Wage and Award Increases Last Wednesday, the Fair Work Commission announced two increases that will impact most employers. National Minimum Wage The National Minimum Wage will increase by 5.2%, which amounts to $40 per week for a full time employee. This...
Happy End of Financial Year!
It may have come around faster than ever before, but EOFY is here – and that means deadlines and changes! We are here to support you with a comprehensive overview of everything you need to get your business up to date and compliant as we head into the new financial...
Director Identification Number
Director Identification NumberEffective 1st November the ATO has implemented new requirements regarding director identification numbers. The following covers the key changes to be aware of.If we manage your ASIC on your behalf, we will require your Directors ID.What...
The Sting to Instant Asset Write-off
The Sting to Instant Asset Write-offMany businesses have embraced the current instant asset write-off rules to expense a business asset 100% in the year of purchase. This is allowing businesses significant tax relief in the current climate. Politicly, it has been sold...
The New Lifetime Director IDs
The New Lifetime Director IDsDirectors will be required to register for a unique identification number that they will keep for life, much like a tax file number under a rewrite of Australia’s business registers.ASIC does not currently verify the identity of directors...