LeavePlus court rulings expand potential coverage for some Victorian employers
Read time: 4 min Published Tuesday 14th April 2026 Recent Victorian Supreme Court decisions have clarified how the LeavePlus portable long service leave scheme applies. The key outcome is that coverage is determined by the type of work performed by employees, not the employer’s primary industry classification. For some businesses operating outside traditional construction, […]
Pre-30 June Planning: How proactive planning changes your year before EOFY
Read time: 5 min Published Tuesday 7th April 2026 For many business owners, 30 June arrives too quickly. By the time EOFY is close, the pressure tends to build all at once. Financial reports need attention, tax outcomes come into focus, cash flow can tighten, and important decisions suddenly feel urgent. In that environment, […]
Super Payments Changing in Australia: What Employers Need to Do Before 1 July 2026
Read time: 3.5 – 4 min Published Monday 30th March 2026 From 1 July 2026, the Australian Government will require superannuation to be paid at the same time as wages, rather than quarterly. This is commonly referred to as “Payday Super”. In practice, it means super must be processed with each pay cycle and […]
WorkCover Key Dates Reminder 2022/23
For those of you who have employees, here’s a friendly reminder of the key dates to submit your certified rateable remuneration to your WorkSafe agent.
Claiming deductions for working at home reminder
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Here are some important things about taxes and retirement savings from the Budget that can help people and businesses plan their finances.
The Australian Federal Budget 2023-24
Here are some important things about taxes and retirement savings from the Budget that can help people and businesses plan their finances.
With the Low and Middle-Income Tax Offset gone, we’ll feel the pinch this tax season.
If you are a low or middle-income earner (i.e. taxable income below $126,000), please be reminded that the low and middle-income tax offset (LMITO) has ended on 30 June 2022, which will impact your upcoming tax returns for the 2022-23 financial year. Without this offset, your tax bill will be higher this year, so expect a higher tax liability or a much lower tax refund during tax time.
Grants to help affected Primary Producers in Victoria
If you are a primary producer who has been affected by the recent floods in Victoria, you can apply for one of two grants available that can help your business recover from the damage caused by the floods.