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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.
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
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.
Mazars 2024-2025 Federal Budget tax & superannuation brief

The Federal Treasurer, Dr Jim Chalmers, handed down the 2024–25 Federal Budget at 7:30 pm (AEST) on 14 May 2024.
Victorian State Budget summary 2024-25

The Victorian Government today announced a 2024-25 budget with a $2.2 billion deficit, adding $19.3 billion to debt when capital works are added – continuing the trend of the biggest State Government deficits in Australian history. Victoria’s net debt will grow to $187.8 billion by 2028 – the highest State Government debt in Australian history.

