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Must know tools for Business Owners!
“Save time and effort when starting and running your business by using the Business Launchpad, a digital tool that makes it easier to discover licences, permits and regulatory information tailored to your business needs.” The Queensland...
How to ensure you get paid as a Subcontractor
How to ensure you get paid as a Subcontractor A subcontractor’s charge is available where a subcontractor reasonably believes that: Am I a Subcontractor? A subcontractor is defined as the party to a subcontract who performs...
7 tips to better mental health
It's Mental Health Week! We wanted to take this opportunity to share 7 simple steps to a clearer headspace. Working in the industry we do, naturally we are fierce advocates for mental health amongst not only our team, but our clients and broader...
Driving under the influence? Get advice today.
The risks of drinking, driving and random breath tests are advertised consistently, from TV to billboards. We are all aware of the two (2) standard drinks in the first hour, and one (1) standard per hour thereafter. These guidelines, equally helpful...
RBA releases another cash rate rise for the 6th consecutive month of 2022
Since April this year, interest rates have risen for consecutively, a period of increase that has felt very sudden for all borrowers. The interest rate rise has increased by 2.25 per cent in five months, the most rapid increase in nearly three...
What does the future of tax returns look like?
ATO Commissioner Chris Jordan has announced at Xerocon 2022 that the ATO plan on being fully digested by 2030. He outlined that the ATO executive group have authorised digital plan that aims for tax to be fully digitised by 2030. The model is...
Queensland moves to mandate eConveyancing
The Conveyancing industry has been anticipating – and in many cases excited about – legislation mandating electronic conveyancing, and now it is here! The Land Title Regulation 2022 has been enacted and made it mandatory for solicitors to use...
The Great Liquidation: will my build survive?
With the recent liquidation of another major building company, Oracle Building Corporation Pty Ltd, there is one thing for certain - this will not be the last! As the recession conversation ramps up, liquidation is not only a result of the long-term...
How can purchasing an electric car impact your tax?
A recent Bill has been introduced on the 27th of July 2022 indicates an electric future is closer than ever. If the Bill is passed, an electric vehicle meeting the qualifications purchased after July 1st, 2022, may be eligible for government removed or reduced...
Unfair dismissal or not?
Employee Protections at work – Know your rights Whether you are an employee or an employer, you need to be aware of your rights and entitlements to ensure you and/or your business are protected. In Australia, the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the “Act”)...
RBA reveals September 2022 cash rate
MEDIA RELEASE: September 6 2022 The Reserve Bank of Australia has continued to raise interest rates for four consecutive months with no end in sight. In the September interest rate decision from the RBA, the board decided to increase the cash rate...
Smarter ways to spend your tax refund this year!
"Woohoo! I'm getting a tax refund!" It’s the news we all want to hear because, let’s face it, no one wants a tax bill! So what’s the best way to use your tax refund? Before you race off to the shops and spend it all, consider...
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