Phasing out cheques
The Government has announced a transition plan to phase out the use of cheques. Under the plan, cheques will stop being issued by 30 June ...
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Tax deduction denied for signature basketball shoe R&D
The Federal Court has denied a sports company’s appeal to claim research & development incentives for the creation of an Australian signature basketball shoe. The ...
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What’s ahead in 2025?
The last few years have been a rollercoaster ride of instability. 2025 holds hope, but not a guarantee, of greater stability and certainty. We explore ...
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Tax and tinsel Q&As
Can you avoid giving the Australian Tax Office a gift this Christmas? The top Christmas party questions What can I do to make the staff ...
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7 Ways to Get Better Deals from Suppliers
Sometimes business profits suffer because of spending too much with certain suppliers. In the competitive business world, getting the best terms with suppliers improves margins and lays ...
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Are student loans too big?
Australian voters tend to reject US style education favouring more egalitarian systems where income does not determine access. In the US, average student debt is ...
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When overseas workers are Australian employees
The Fair Work Commission has determined that a Philippines based “independent contractor” was an employee unfairly dismissed by her Australian employer. Like us, you are ...
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Managing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Considerations – Opportunities and Challenges
In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance considerations (ESG) have become an increasingly strong influence on businesses. What does this mean for leaders? Each business ...
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01 Succession: the series
Ok, not that Succession series. Each month we’ll bring you a new perspective on transferring property. Be it estate planning, managing an inheritance, or the ...
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The ban on genetic test insurance discrimination
The ability for life insurers to discriminate based on adverse predictive genetic test results will be banned under a new Government proposal. Predictive genetic tests ...
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Payday super: the details
‘Payday super’ will overhaul the way in which superannuation guarantee is administered. We look at the first details and the impending obligations on employers. From ...
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$81.5m payroll tax win for Uber
Multinational ride-sharing system Uber has successfully contested six Revenue NSW payroll tax assessments totalling over $81.5 million. The assessments were issued on the basis that ...
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