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 […]
Award default super fund names updated in some modern awards: what employers should check
Some modern awards have been updated as part of the Fair Work Commission’s review of superannuation clauses to update and correct the names of default superannuation funds listed in award superannuation clauses. These updates are relevant in default fund scenarios, for example, where an employee does not nominate a fund and does not have a […]
Sustainability Reporting in Australia: Why 2026 Will Be a Turning Point for Corporate Disclosure
Sustainability reporting is moving from the margins of corporate governance to the centre of regulatory oversight in Australia. While initial requirements commence from the 2025 financial year for large entities, the real turning point is expected in 2026 as reporting practices mature and regulatory scrutiny increases. The introduction of AASB S2 has formally embedded climate […]
Preparing for 2026: How Australia’s Tax System Is Shifting Toward Digital Enforcement and Data Transparency
As Australia moves toward the 2026 financial year, the tax environment is becoming more data driven, more automated and more closely monitored. While headline tax rates have remained relatively stable, the underlying systems that govern compliance are changing rapidly. For businesses and individuals alike, the coming years will be defined less by new taxes and […]
What Pillar Two Means for Australia’s Corporate Landscape and Why It Matters to Local Subsidiaries
Australia’s adoption of the OECD Pillar Two rules marks one of the most consequential shifts in international tax in recent history. The reform introduces a global minimum tax of fifteen percent for large multinational groups with annual revenue of at least seven hundred and fifty million euros. While this appears to target global giants, the […]
Sustainability Reporting and New Accounting Standards: What Australian Companies Must Prepare For
Australia’s financial reporting environment is entering a period of rapid transformation. Updates to accounting standards, combined with mandatory sustainability disclosures, are reshaping the expectations placed on Australian companies. These changes aim to provide greater transparency for investors and to bring local reporting into alignment with international practice. Recent accounting pronouncements have focused on insurance contracts, […]
What Small and Medium Businesses Need to Know in 2025
The new financial year brings some of the most significant tax updates in over a decade, with changes affecting individuals, small enterprises and multinational groups. While much of the public conversation has centred on personal income tax relief, business owners will also feel the impact of a range of administrative, compliance and structural reforms. Personal […]
Electricians Australia Accountants: Smarter Tax Planning for Tradies Building Modern, Resilient Businesses
Electricians have become essential to Australia’s infrastructure, from residential builds to commercial fit-outs and the rising demand for renewable energy installations. Yet while the trade evolves, many electricians still struggle with outdated financial systems that make their businesses harder to run than they need to be. The modern tradie does not just need a bookkeeper, […]