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Payday Super: What You Need to Know
'Payday super' is set to change how superannuation guarantee (SG) payments are managed. Here's a closer look at what's coming and what it means for employers. What is Payday Super? Starting 1 July 2026, employers must pay superannuation guarantee (SG) on the same day...
Payday Super: What You Need to Know
'Payday super' is set to change how superannuation guarantee (SG) payments are managed. Here's a closer look at what's coming and what it means for employers. What is Payday Super? Starting 1 July 2026, employers must pay superannuation guarantee (SG) on the same day...
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Perth Property Outlook 2020
The Perth Property Market Outlook - Update It’s been a unique year for Perth’s property market as WA has navigated the impacts of COVID-19. While garnering national attention in early 2020 when four consecutive months of price growth indicated the progression of...
Federal Budget 2020 | Aged Care Updates
Enhanced access, quality and safety in aged care The 2020-21 Budget provides a record level of $2.0 billion support into aged care over four years to progress reforms to deliver improved outcomes for consumers and providers. Support for consumers includes: $1.6...
Federal Budget 2020 | Personal Income Tax Changes
Key insights Bringing forward personal income tax cuts should result in an immediate cash increase for most employees. Low income earners will receive additional support through the increase to the Low Income Tax Offset and...
Federal Budget 2020 | Business Tax Changes
The Budget has introduced temporary measures intending to stimulate business investment anddeliver further cash flow benefits. Key insights To assist eligible businesses impacted by COVID-19, temporary tax loss carry-back measures have been introduced to offset losses...
Small Business Loan Guarantee: Now more than just a cash flow help
If you haven’t heard yet, changes in the small business loan guarantee by the government now allow small businesses to not just survive through the COVID-19 pandemic but to also grow the business. The $40bn small business loan guarantee, which forms part of the...
How Comprehensive Credit Reporting Will Boost Your Credit Score
The Comprehensive Credit Reporting has improved credit scores of many Australians since 1 July 2018. In fact, recent data show that almost half of Australians have improved their credit scores with the new reporting scheme. But what is Comprehensive Credit Reporting...
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