Recent News
Australia is opening it’s borders to the world!
The Australian barrier to international travel has been knocked down. Over the past couple of weeks, Australia has been safely opening its borders to international travelling. The introduction of ‘travel bubbles’ with specific countries include a two...
Can Employers Mandate Vaccinations for Employees?
The introduction of the COVID-19 vaccination in Australia has led to confusion amongst employers and employees as to whether the vaccination can be, or will be, made mandatory in the workplace. Employers have a duty of care to provide a safe...
What does it mean for us to be a Finalist for Sunshine Coast Business Awards 2021?
For us, our service is more than just a business transaction. We build relationships with our clients with hopes of longevity and trust, so we can be there for the good, the bad and the ugly. Unfortunately the past 18 months, has seen a lot...
Funding of up to $5k now available to domestic violence victims to promote financial relief
Media Release: in effect as of 19 October 2021 Australian women escaping violent circumstances can now receive up to $5000, under the new Escaping Violence Payment (EVP) scheme. The 2 year government trial has allocated $144.5 million in the...
Unfair Dismissal & COVID-19
The evolving employment landscape amidst COVID-19 - Employment Solicitor, Harry McDonald discusses unfair dismissal COVID-19 has impacted our working lives in many ways. Some employers mandated vaccinations, some mandated masks. However COVID-19...
6 Simple Ways to Reduce your Personal Tax Bill
Are you maximising your tax refund? Whilst ‘tax time’ comes around once a year, effective tax planning should be considered year-round. Making tax planning a priority can result in you having a lower tax liability.Here are some ways you can...
Are you a victim of Elder Abuse?
What is Elder Abuse? Elder Abuse is a complicated and emotionally sensitive area of law. Let's talk about it. Often victims of Elder Abuse are either, unaware that the actions against them constitute as elder abuse in the eyes of the law, or are too fearful of the...
Woop Woop it’s the sound of the police
Do you know your rights in a situation when Police attempt to search you or your property? Consenting to a police search You don’t have to consent to a police search. If the police ask you if you consent to a search, you can say ‘no’....
So you’ve decided to go out on your own?
Everyone wants to be a business owner, capitalising on cash flow and quantum leaping into the lifestyle that comes with being your own boss. However, whilst this may sound like the natural progression for many tradies, there is plenty to consider...
Smarter ways to spend your tax refund in 2022
"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 some smarter ways to use your tax refund...
LMITO extended for another year
When the Federal Budget was announced in May this year, there was some news which made low and middle income earners smile – the decision to extend the tax offset for the 2021/22 financial year. The Low and Middle Income Tax Offset (LMITO) helps low and middle income...
Greater transparency required for Australia’s sharing economy
In 2022, the Government is set to launch a new reporting scheme, targeted at stopping sharing-economy participants from skipping their tax obligations. What is the sharing economy? As described by the ATO, the sharing economy is economic activity through a digital...
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