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Fair Work Act Changes: Protecting Worker Entitlements explained

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As part of the Australian Government’s new Protecting Worker Entitlements laws, there have been several changes made to the Fair Work Act. What applies now Some changes took effect on 1 July 2023. They include: changes to unpaid parental leave entitlements protections for migrant workers changes to the way enterprise agreements and workplace determinations interact. […]

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Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants and Financial Assistance

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After a series of extreme weather and rainfall events in South East Queensland, the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) and state government have stepped in offering disaster assistance recovery grants and financial assistance to affected primary producers and small businesses in eligible areas. Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants The weather event has been

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Everything you need to know about employee leave when isolating because of COVID

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As the majority of Australia has switched to a policy of ‘letting COVID rip’, more employees are now isolating with COVID as a patient or close contact than ever before.  Consequently, more employees are relying on their annual or sick leave entitlements to ensure they’re getting paid while in isolation.  This article summarises the most

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Everything you need to know about Christmas parties and FBT

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The ATO has announced its annual warning to  employers planning their staff Christmas parties and FBT tax implications.  Hosting these events are a Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) minefield.  The warnings are timely as we head into the Christmas party season and many small businesses shout their staff to celebrate the year that was. This article

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Everything you need to know about Christmas parties and FBT

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As Christmas and the New Year fast approaches, many businesses look forward to celebrating the past year with gift giving and Christmas parties for employees. Many business owners may not fully understand the fringe benefits tax (FBT) implications of providing such benefits and if you’re not informed, it could see you owing unexpected costs for

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Easter 2022: understanding all the retail trading rules

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With the annual Easter holiday period this weekend, it brings with it a range of public holidays and trading restrictions across Australia.  Each Australian state and territory have different laws that govern public holidays and trading over Easter, so it’s important be informed about the rules and regulations where you do business. This article details the

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Arabon Accountants Xero Beautiful Business Fund

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Xero recently launched the Xero Beautiful Business Fund, a new initiative, backing small businesses to boost their growth and meet their ambitions for the future. What is the Beautiful Business Fund? Xero is offering more than NZ$750,000 in funding to Xero small business customers across Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the UK and

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