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Accessing superannuation early for medical treatment or financial hardship

Accessing Superannuation Early for Medical or Financial Hardship | Accounting and Financial Advice

Accessing superannuation early is only permitted in limited cases such as medical treatment or financial hardship under strict ATO rules. Superannuation is one of the ...
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Supermarket unit pricing review 2025 and its impact on Australian businesses

Supermarket Unit Pricing Review: What It Means for Australian Businesses | Accounting and Business Advisory

The Federal Government recently wrapped up a consultation process on supermarket unit pricing. While the topic might sound like a purely consumer issue, it could ...
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ATO interest charges no longer deductible 2025 business and tax advice

ATO Interest Charges No Longer Deductible: What Taxpayers Can Do | Accounting and Taxation Advice

ATO interest charges deductible rules have changed from 1 July 2025, making it more costly for taxpayers to leave ATO debts unpaid. Leaving debts outstanding ...
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Trust distribution resolutions timing and evidence for ATO compliance

Trust Distribution Resolutions: Timing, Evidence and ATO Compliance

A recent decision of the Administrative Review Tribunal (Goldenville Family Trust v Commissioner of Taxation [2025]) highlights the importance of documentation and evidence when it ...
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Business goal setting 2025 using SMART strategies

Business Goal Setting 2025: SMART Strategies for Success

Have you set business and personal goals for the coming year? Successful business people often say having clear goals is instrumental to their success. They ...
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RBA rate cut 2025 to 3.60 percent and its impact on mortgages and small business

RBA Rate Cut 2025 to 3.60%: What It Means for Mortgages and Business

In a widely anticipated move on 12 August 2025, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) delivered a 25 basis point rate cut, lowering the cash ...
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Superannuation guarantee due dates 2025 for employers and employees

Superannuation Guarantee Due Dates 2025: What Employers and Employees Must Know

On 1 July 2025 the superannuation guarantee rate increased to 12% which is the final stage of a series of previously legislated increases. Employers currently ...
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Non-compete clauses Australia 2027 reforms for employers and small business

Non-Compete Clauses Australia 2027 Reforms

Back in March this year the Government announced its intention to ban non-compete clauses for low and middle-income employees and consult on the use of ...
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Productivity Commission reform 2025 for dynamic resilient economy

Productivity Commission Reform 2025: Building a Dynamic and Resilient Economy

The Productivity Commission (PC) has been tasked by the Australian Government to conduct an inquiry into creating a more dynamic and resilient economy. The PC ...
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Student debt reduction 2025 with new repayment thresholds

Student Debt Reduction 2025: 20% Cut and New Repayment Thresholds

In support of young Australians and in response to the rising cost of living, the Australian Government has passed legislation to reduce student loan debt ...
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RBA cash rate hold at 3.85 percent in July 2025

RBA Holds Rates at 3.85%: what this means for your business strategy

In a move that surprised many commentators, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) held the cash rate steady at 3.85% in July. A show of ...
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Superannuation rate 2025 increase and updated contribution thresholds

Superannuation rates and thresholds updates

Super guarantee rate now 12%: what it means for employers From 1 July 2025, the superannuation guarantee (SG) rate officially rose to 12% of ordinary ...
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