Budget 2019-20: The pre-election announcements that are now law
The Federal Budget announced a series of measures, some of which were legislated before the election was called. Extension and increase...
Budget 2019-20 The Ballot Box Budget
This is a Budget not only designed to showcase the return to surplus (and by default the Government’s economic credentials) but engage...
Legislation in limbo
A budget, an election and the legislation that hasn’t made it through. The February 2019 Parliamentary sitting days were the last...
Single touch payroll extended to all employers
From 1 July 2019, single touch payroll – the direct reporting of salary and wages, PAYG withholding and superannuation contribution...
International Women’s Day: Has anything changed?
Women and girls make up just over half (50.7%) of the Australian population. While women comprise roughly 47% of all employees in...
You’ve been scammed, hacked or breached!
Another year, another scam. While data driven crime is more sophisticated and difficult to address than ever, human error and judgement...
Tax warning on overseas income
Do you earn income overseas? A recent case highlights why you might pay more tax than you thought on foreign income. If you are an...
What would happen if….
Life does not always go to plan. While we logically know that, most of us don’t plan for the worst - it’s all a bit morbid and time...