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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”)...
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...
Have you recently separated or thinking about separating?
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!A common misconception is that separation means you are getting divorced.Understanding DivorceTo apply for divorce you must be separated for a period of 12 months. If you have been separated under the same roof within this time, there are...
Australia’s visa prioritisation – are you eligible?
The Department of Home Affairs has revealed Australia is experiencing a current backlog of close to 1 million visa applications, yet to be processed.This current visa situation is soon to be remedied by 60,000 permanent resident visas being prioritised. Overseas...
Four things every employer needs to know about Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT)
Work perks – every employee loves them, but as an employer how do you know exactly what constitutes reportable fringe benefits tax (FBT)? To help you meet your fringe benefits obligations, we’ve put together a list of essentials every employer needs...
Do you need a drink driving lawyer?
Can I be charged with drink driving even if I am not driving?Yes there is a criminal offence to be in charge of a vehicle while being over the limit. This may mean that you can be charged if you have the keys on you and you are inside your car or found around the...
Could you operate more sustainably?
5 tips to operate a more sustainable business!Tip 1: Donating your coffee extras Both coffee grounds and coffee pods have the possibility of being recycled or donated within your community. To reduce our office waste, we donate the coffee grounds...
Overcoming Small Business Challenges
Setting up your own business sometimes seems ‘glamorous’ or ‘exciting’ but turning an idea into reality and profit comes with a range of challenges. As a small to medium size business owner, you would know this all too well! However if we can better...
Meet your new Buderim locals!
Greenhalgh Pickard is excited to announce our newest office location in Buderim!The team at Greenhalgh Pickard are ecstatic to expand their service offering into the beautiful Buderim region on the Sunshine Coast. Our new office is officially operating at 82 Burnett...
Are you eligible for an unfair dismissal?
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...
Splash out before the End of Financial Year!
You’ve only got one week left before EOFY to take full advantage of the tax benefits! We all know EOFY is next Thursday the 30th of June and can be stressful when it comes to reviewing your business operations, but are you taking advantage of...
How does the 2022-23 Queensland Budget impact your business?
Key business takeaways from the QLD 2022-23 Budget announcement Payroll tax cuts for small to medium sized businesses, in effect as of July 1. Businesses across Queensland with payrolls under $10.4 million, will receive a payroll tax cut! ...
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