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The commencement of the new financial year brings with it important changes to minimum wages, unfair dismissal regulation and various tax thresholds and rates. In this article, we summarise the significant changes.

On 31 May 2023, the ATO issued its updated resolutions checklist for trustee resolutions which is welcome. Practical guidance and can be accessed via their website. Special Counsel Saxon Rose and Partner Michael Patane from HopgoodGanim’s taxation

The Federal Budget for 2023-24, handed down on 9 May 2023, forecasts a surplus of $4.2 billion in 2022–23 and the first surplus since 2007–08, followed by a forecast deficit of $13.9 billion in 2023–24. Our alert provides a high-level overvi

The Federal Court’s recent judgement in JMC Pty Limited v Commissioner of Taxation [2022] FCA 750 (JMC) is an important decision on the employee / independent contractor distinction both for the higher education sector and more generally for its ap

A General Interest Charge (GIC) is a punitive charge imposed by the ATO in situations where primary tax owed is not paid by the due date or where there is an underpayment of tax following a review or audit amendment to an assessment.  Most commonl

The commencement of the new financial year brings with it important changes to minimum wages, unfair dismissal regulation and various tax thresholds and rates. In this article, we have summarised the significant changes employers need to be aware of

The State Revenue and Fines Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2022 (NSW) received royal assent on 19 May 2022 and the changes to the NSW Duties Act, Land Tax Act and Taxation Administration Act are now in effect. Key changes effective from

The Federal Budget for 2022-23 handed down on 29 March 2022 is focussed on alleviating cost of living pressures, enhancing the nation’s economic capacity through training and skills packages, and bolstering our defence capability. With an improved

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has affirmed the Commissioner of Taxation’s objection decisions relating to unexplained bank deposits and loan account credits pertaining to the relevant taxpayer, Mr Buzadzic: Buzadzic & Anor v FC of T

In our previous article on lockdown support for Queensland businesses, we set out the parameters for the Queensland Government’s announcement of $5,000 payments to small and medium businesses across Queensland affected by the current COVID-19 lockd

On Monday, 2 August 2021, the Queensland Government announced it will provide $5,000 payments to small and medium businesses across Queensland affected by the current COVID-19 lockdown and lockdowns in other states. Treasurer Cameron Dick said the $

The Federal Budget 2021-2022 has been designed for a business-led economic recovery from the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal Budget also reflects the Government’s desire to institute reforms to the administration of the tax laws