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Arabon Accountants Federal Budget

Australian Federal Budget 2023/24: the wins for small business

On Tuesday evening, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2023-24 federal budget.  A surplus of $4.2 billion is forecast in 2022-23, but an underlying cash deficit of $13.9 billion is expected in 2023-24 (and a $35.1 billion deficit for 2024-25). The budget papers note that the global economic outlook has deteriorated and is highly […]

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Arabon Accountants Brisbane City Council rate relief

Brisbane City Council’s Flood Relief Rate Rebate

Brisbane residents affected by the February rain event are being offered further support via Brisbane City Council’s rates rebate.  A $250 rebate is available to eligible residents and businesses on their next rates bill. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner also announced that every residential rates notice across Brisbane for the April quarter will be postponed by

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Arabon Accountants Queensland government flood relief and disaster grants

How to apply for Queensland Government flood relief and disaster grants

As devastating rains continue in Queensland and New South Wales, small businesses find themselves facing another crisis and seeking support.  There are several Queensland government flood relief and disaster grants now available to individuals and businesses affected. This article details what is available now, noting some grants are being modified and added as more Local

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