The Discriminatory Backpacker Tax
The High Court has ruled that the ‘backpacker tax’ is discriminatory. We look at the impact. Since 2017, the ‘backpacker tax’ has taxed the first dollar of income a backpacker earns in Australia - regardless…
Unwinding the Pandemic
The National Plan, the road map out of COVID-19, does more than provide greater freedoms at 70% and 80% full vaccination rates, it withdraws the steady stream of Commonwealth financial support to individuals and business…
Mental Health Support Small Business
Running a business can be an isolating experience. And, with COVID-19 lockdowns and disruptions to trade, the pressure can be intense. NewAccess for Small Business Owners is a free and confidential mental health program developed…
Lockdown Support for Victorian Businesses
What lockdown support is available to Victorian businesses? Support for my business A new series of grants have been announced to support Victorian business. Here’s what we know so far: $5,000 Business Continuity Fund $5,000…
The top 8 reasons why staff leave
Australia is facing a shortage of skilled labour. When the supply of staff dries up the focus often turns to retention. But the first step is to understand why people you want to stay, choose…
Lifetime Director IDs: What you need to know
Directors will be required to register for a unique identification number that they will keep for life, much like a tax file number under a rewrite of Australia’s business registers. ASIC does not currently verify…
How to sell your business
We’re often asked about the best way to sell a business. While every sale is different, there are two key components; structuring the transaction and positioning it in the market. Both elements are important and…
COVID-19 Vaccinations and your Workplace
The first COVID-19 vaccination in Australia rolled out on 21 February 2021 preceded by a wave of protests. With the rollout comes a thorny question for employers about individual rights, workplace health and safety, and…
Fringe Benefits Tax 2021
Fringe benefits tax (FBT) is one of Australia’s most disliked taxes because it’s cumbersome and generates a lot of paperwork. The COVID-19 lockdowns have added another layer of complexity as many work patterns and behaviours…
The COVID Productivity Gap
A recent article published in the Harvard Business Review by Bain & Co suggests that the pandemic has widened the productivity gap between top-performing companies and others, stating, “Some have remained remarkably productive during the…
