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ASIC issues hefty fine for non-compliance

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Following a recent investigation by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), a foreign controlled agricultural production company has been fined $300,000 for failing to comply with financial reporting and company officer obligations.

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Important dates to remember in the 2025 new year

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It’s that time of year when many businesses close or scale down to minimum staff over the festive season giving business owners and staff a well-deserved break.

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Changes allow catch up superannuation contributions

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Are you looking to boost your super savings and claim extra tax deductions? Find out more about how the superannuation law can allow people to do just that.

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Workplace sexual harassment regulation changes

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November 11, 2021 heralds in a new era in workplace sexual harassment regulation with the commencement of the jurisdiction of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to hear and determine applications for Stop Sexual Harassment orders.

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Is your redraw facility wasting tax deductions?

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Most investors are looking for a good deal to refinance their loans to take advantage of a lower interest rate. In this article, we explain the important tax differences between loan offset and redraw facilities – an insight that provides a key guide to optimising your finances.

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New Director Identification Number requirements now in place

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Directors of new and existing Australian entities need to take action.

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Backpacker tax discriminatory - Addy beats ATO

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On 3 November 2021, The Australian High Court has allowed an appeal in the ‘Backpacker Tax’ case against the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

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Super choice rules for new employees change from 1 November – What employers need to know

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Employer obligations for identifying appropriate superannuation funds for new employees commences on 1 November 2021. While it is just one added step in the existing process, it will be an important one to ensure that the recent changes to the superannuation legislation deliver the benefits to employees that have been promised.

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Employment in a post lockdown Australia

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As many States and Territories move to ‘open up’ following Covid 19 vaccination milestones many of our clients are asking us – what does this mean for employment?

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Did you make the right decision on your new supplier?

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Who your business chooses to do business with can have major financial and operational impacts both in the short and long term if the decision is not well considered.

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