by Luke Quinnell The Federal Government has announced significant tax reforms affecting capital gains tax (CGT), negative gearing, and discretionary trusts minimum tax of 30%. While some measures have now been legislated, others remain in draft form and are still subject to consultation and parliamentary approval. As a result, it is important to distinguish between […]
READ MOREby Luke Quinnell Employers must now pay Superannuation contributions for employees on the same frequency as their wage payments. You should be prepared for the increased frequency of superannuation payments. Each fund must receive the contribution within 7 days of each payday. If you are not prepared for this change, please contact your accountant immediately […]
READ MOREIf you run a community services organisation or NDIS business in NSW, April 2026 is a date you need to have circled on your calendar. That’s when the real compliance obligations under the state’s new Portable Long Service Leave (PLSL) scheme kick in — and the penalties for getting it wrong are real. A Quick […]
READ MOREThe Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has been doing spot checks on small businesses across six cities to see if employers are keeping proper records. If you have staff, now is a good time to make sure everything is in order. Around 50 businesses have been visited by the FWO in locations such as Sydney, Melbourne, […]
READ MORESilica dust exposure has emerged as a significant health risk in several industries, with potentially life-altering consequences for those affected. As awareness around this issue grows, so does the potential for personal injury compensation claims, particularly for individuals who have developed diseases related to prolonged silica dust exposure. In Australia, the use of high-silica engineered […]
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