COVID-19 puts 1 million out of work
Nearly a million Australians lost their jobs in the month after Australia introduced business shutdowns and social distancing measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, new ...
BUSINESS • Tue, 05 May 2020
Tax system ‘ill-equipped’ for 21st century, says ANU
The government should look to reform its “outmoded” tax system to generate revenue in the short term and move away from its reliance on income taxes.
TAX • Tue, 05 May 2020
Insolvency firm appoints new director
An insolvency firm has appointed a new business director to its Brisbane office as it looks to bridge the gap in understanding between accounting and insolvency ...
APPOINTMENTS • Tue, 05 May 2020
Mid-tier secures COVID-19 advice partnership
A mid-tier firm has partnered with a property fund manager to provide advice to commercial tenants on the government’s COVID-19 stimulus measures.
BUSINESS • Mon, 04 May 2020
Government pushed on bookkeeper voucher scheme
The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) has urged the government to consider a voucher system of up to $4000 which will help small businesses access advisory ...
REGULATION • Thu, 30 Apr 2020
Fair Work releases JobKeeper dispute guidance
The Fair Work Commission has released a JobKeeper disputes benchbook to inform businesses of which JobKeeper disputes the FWC can and cannot deal with.
Reckon launches JobKeeper-enabled app
The accounting software provider has “re-engineered” its new payroll app to help SMEs manage JobKeeper payments as more than half a million businesses sign up for the ...
TECHNOLOGY • Wed, 29 Apr 2020
Australia needs a competitive tax system post-COVID-19: BCA
Policymakers will need to consider if red tape that was suspended during the COVID-19 crisis is necessary post-pandemic, and use the downturn as an opportunity for tax ...
TAX • Wed, 29 Apr 2020
Land tax relief due for SA, WA landlords
Landlords in South Australia and Western Australia who provide rent relief for tenants could see a 25 per cent land tax discount under new state government stimulus ...
TAX • Mon, 27 Apr 2020
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