Latest news - Forvis Mazars

What is the “right to disconnect” and what does it mean for you as an employer?

2 August 2024

There has been a lot of hype and conjecture surrounding the commencement of the “right to disconnect”. With the implementation date of 26 August 2024 (26 August 2025 for small businesses) fast approaching, it is important to understand the new workplace right and what employers could be doing now in preparation.

Guiding for-purpose organisations towards a sustainable future

Not-for-profit (NFP) entities or for-purpose organisations often have a mission to defend an environmentally or socially oriented cause. For example, an NFP founded to protect biodiversity puts environmental sustainability at the heart of its mission. Therefore, we often assume that NFPs are necessarily very well advanced in their sustainability journey.

Modern Awards varied from 1 July 2024 to include a Delegates rights clause

The Closing Loopholes Act amendments required the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to include a delegates rights clause to be included in all Modern Awards. At the time of writing this article, the FWC’s online copies of the Modern Awards had not been updated to include the new delegates rights clause, however the FWC had released a decision amending each of the Modern Awards from 1 July 2024.

Employment regulation changes from 1 July 2024 – Increased capacity for Unions to enter workplaces without notice

From 1 July 2024, the Fair Work Commission is empowered to issue an exemption certificate to a permit holder (Union), allowing them to enter a workplace or business premises without prior notice if they are investigating a suspected contravention in certain circumstances.

Forvis Mazars announced Firm of the Year at Australian Accounting Awards

Forvis Mazars is thrilled to be announced Firm of the Year at the 2024 Australian Accounting Awards alongside Senior Manager, Jennifer Dessi, who also won Accounting Consultant of the Year for her outstanding efforts in the industry.

Your people matter: Looking after the mental health and well-being of your workforce

Victoria's new tax will strike hard after a 10 year sleep

When the next book is written about Australian taxation reform, the Victorian Commercial and Industrial Property Tax (CIPT) will deserve a full chapter. From the perspective of what it could lead to, it is possibly Australia’s most significant tax change since the GST.

Queensland State Budget summary 2024 - 25

The Queensland Treasurer announced its 2024-25 state budget on 11 June 2024 ahead of the State Government election later this year. While there is significant investment in infrastructure, energy and housing, there are a number of ‘pre-election sweetners’. This article summarises the key tax and other measures expected to be relevant to Forvis Mazars Queensland clients.

National Minimum Wage and Modern Award rates increase announced

3 June 2024

Today at 10:30 am AEST, The Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down the Annual Wage Review 2023-24 decision.

Forvis Mazars shakes up professional services industry with its new $5 billion global network

3 June 2024

Largest new entrant in global rankings in decades with key leadership roles announced