According to the Australian Conservation Foundation, 'green jobs' (also known as 'green-collar jobs'), which contribute to better environmental outcomes or increased sustainability, are set to boom in the 21st century as we move towards a global low carbon economy. ‘Climate change’ has emerged as the most important issue of the... read more →
Sep
15
Sep
11
While interest rates remain at historically low levels in many parts of the world, including Australia, thousands of mortgage holders have enjoyed lower repayments; but interest rate movements mean different things to different people. Aside from mortgages, low interest rates have a much broader application—they also flow through into... read more →
Sep
08
If you have created a myGov account and linked it to the ATO you have agreed to use your myGov Inbox as your designated electronic address for the ATO. This means you will now receive your notice of assessment, instalment activity statements and other ATO documents direct to your myGov... read more →
Sep
03
One of the financial benefits of operating a home-based business, aside from not having to pay for commercial space rent, is being able to claim the costs of running that business as a tax deduction. The downside of course, is that if you bought your home after 20th September 1985... read more →
Aug
29
Workplace policy training Employers who have trained their staff on up to date workplace policies are in a better position to defend themselves against unfair dismissal claims and other litigation. The legal environment of a business is constantly changing. Therefore, it is essential for businesses to have well-written and up... read more →
Aug
28
Each year in early May, the Treasurer delivers the Federal Budget and many people across Australia listen intently. The Budget tells us how the government intends to spend its revenue in the coming year, whether it can afford to give us tax cuts, and whether it expects to spend more... read more →
Aug
27
Tax debts and payment plans Making a request to the ATO for a repayment arrangement does not necessarily guarantee that one will be granted. While a repayment arrangement is an efficient and cost-effective way to obtain a release from tax liabilities, the ATO should not be considered a credit provider... read more →
Aug
25
A client who runs his own engineering business came to see me last week. Barry was in a bit of a state. He told me it had suddenly dawned on him he wasn’t far off retirement and had been reading all these stories in the paper about how much a... read more →
Aug
23
ACCC cracks down on franchises Franchisors need to be aware of their new legal rights and disclosure obligations under the new Franchising Code of Conduct to eliminate the risk of non-compliance. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced this year that it would be cracking down on breaches of... read more →
Aug
22
I don’t know about you, but every time I watch a TV program or read about someone who’s trying to make other people’s lives better, especially children’s, all I want to do is give them money! I’ve been hearing so much lately about the incredible work being done by these... read more →