The JobKeeper Subsidy
Earlier this week the Federal Government announced the $130 billion JobKeeper wage subsidy. The primary aim of the subsidy is to ensure employers keep staff employed during this difficult time. Businesses with a turnover of…
Coronavirus: $84bn Government Stimulus Package
Earlier this week the Government released a second $66.1bn stimulus package to boost income support payments, provide business cashflow support and relax corporate insolvency laws. The stimulus package, now totalling $84bn, was passed through Federal…
Important Client Update
We would like to take this opportunity to provide our valued clients with an important update on a change to our current working arrangements in response to COVID-19. Our Ballarat and Melbourne offices are now…
Coronavirus: Client Announcement
Over the last few weeks, we have all witnessed the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID19) and its declaration as a public health emergency. We are seeing its disruption to our businesses, workplaces and economy…
Coronavirus: Business Survival Guide
The coronavirus (COVID-19) presents a significant threat to our health but is now also impacting businesses across the world. The containment of the pandemic is already resulting in dramatic fluctuations in supply and demand, labour…
Investment Watch: March 2020
After an impressive run from 1 January 2019 to 21 February 2020 that saw the ASX 200 (including dividends) up 32%, investors finally got the wobbles. The market since erased all of its gains this…
Coronavirus: $17bn Government Stimulus Package
Recently the Federal Government announced a $17.6 billion investment package to support the economy as we brace for the impact of the coronavirus. The yet to be legislated four-part package focuses on business investment, sustaining…
7-Step Guide for First Home Buyers
Are you tired of renting and ready to buy your first home? Before you jump in and sign a contract on a new or existing home, review our 7-step guide to buying your first home.…
CGT and the family home
Late last year, legislative changes were made that exclude non-residents from accessing the main residence exemption. The retrospective changes directly impact foreigners and expats whose main residence is in Australia or overseas. We explore the…
Bushfire Support & Assistance
Ten million hectares, lives lost, wildlife on the brink, billions in lost revenue and clean-up costs. For many, returning life to normal is a long way off this summer. We summarise the help available to…
