https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirusEarlier 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
The ATO has requested insurance policy information from 30 insurers for lifestyle assets such as yachts, thoroughbred horses, and fine arts. The review, expected to impact 350,000 taxpayers, reaches from the 2015-16 to 2019-20 financial…
A strong finish to 2019 saw the ASX 200 Accumulation Index up 23%. Growing confidence in the outlook for the economy and a strong bounce back in house prices lifted investor appetite for domestic equities.…
