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Is your business ready to adopt the 2.5% minimum wage increase?
EMPLOYMENT LAW NEWS ATTENTION EMPLOYERS: The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has just announced in their Annual Wage Review, that from July 1 2021, the national minimum wage is set to rise by 2.5%. This change to the Fair Work Act 2009 will apply to all awards,...
Top 5 mistakes business owners make… and how to avoid them
As a small business owner, you no doubt have a lot on your plate. Depending on the size of your business, you probably wear a lot of different hats too, from CEO and CFO through to marketing manager and book-keeper. So what are some of the common mistakes small...
Cryptocurrency and Tax Time
The ATO has become aware that some taxpayers think that the anonymity of cryptocurrencies provides a licence to ignore their tax obligations, and are therefore not reporting their cryptocurrency capital gains or losses. However the ATO is able to closely track where...
Don’t make these mistakes with your Will and Estate Planning
The thought of not being able to provide for your family when you’re no longer here can be difficult for most people to contemplate. If your Will is not made properly, it could have some serious implications for the way your estate is dealt with. If...
News for Small to Medium Businesses
Important changes to Casual Employment Recent changes to the Fair Work Act now require small business employers (fewer than 15 employees) to provide existing casual employees (employed before 27 March 2021) a copy of the Casual Employment Information Statement (CEIS)...
Read this before buying any block of land
One of the biggest investments you’ll likely make in your lifetime is buying a block of land, so it makes sense to protect yourself and do your due diligence. Don’t always believe what you’re being told, particularly if you’re buying land in a rural setting. Here are...
Domestic Violence Training for Family Court Judges
The Australian Family Law Courts have announced a number of new initiatives to be rolled out across the country, aimed at helping to address the shameful prevalence of family violence in our communities. The Safe & Together Institute from the USA has been engaged...
Important Changes for Casual Employment
Are you across the latest changes to the Fair Work Act regarding casual employees? Recent changes to the Fair Work Act now require small business employers (fewer than 15 employees) to provide existing casual employees (employed before 27 March 2021) a copy of the...
Working from home – what am I eligible to claim and how do I claim it?
If you work from home, you’re probably familiar with the streamlined rules for claiming work from home expenses. You might also find it a bit confusing, given there are now three ways to claim your working from home expenses: Shortcut method Fixed rate method Actual...
Tips to be prepared when buying a property
Picture this. You’re in the market for a new home. You’ve been searching realestate.com.au and you have been chatting to Real Estate Agents for the past three months, but nothing has met your ‘dream home’ criteria. Then one day you find it – the perfect home, the...
QBCC Licensing Requirements – clearing up the confusion
In January 2019, the QBCC introduced the new Minimum Financial Requirements (MFR) regulation to help ensure building contractors in Queensland have a strong and financially sustainable business, with an adequate level of working capital. The goal has been to protect...
Can I invest in a classic car through my SMSF?
A classic or collectable vehicle is classified by the ATO as a ‘collectable or personal use asset’. These also include things like artworks, jewellery, boats and wine. There are restrictions on investing in a classic car through your SMSF and investment in such items...
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