Regulation

Victorian government abolishes stamp duty

The reform will see commercial and industrial properties pay an annual tax from 1 July 2024 instead of the lump sum...

23 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

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Tax

NSW revamps tax concessions for first home buyers

It will expand stamp duty exemptions which “is a fairer and simpler system”, says the government.

23 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Tax

‘Women will pay more tax, benefit least from Stage 3’

The proposed cuts would hit female workers hardest as their share of income tax payments grows compared with men, says...

23 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

KordaMentha bolsters international forensic services

A former NSW police detective sergeant joins the firm’s Singapore office as a specialist partner.

22 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Industry, small business urge FWC to dial back minimum wage rise

The ACTU’s 7 per cent claim is “reckless”, says one industry group, with high inflation and a slowdown in GDP growth.

22 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

PKF Sydney aims to build ‘biggest broker force in Australia’

PKF has hired a former Mortgage Choice director to lead its specialist mortgage broking arm.

22 May 2023 • By Annie Kane

Tax

ATO targets side hustles in crackdown on undeclared income

YouTubers, Uber drivers and influencers earning extra or running a business will be picked up by data analytics and...

22 May 2023 • By Philip King

Business

SE Queensland the epicentre for vulnerable tourism, hospitality

Conditions in the region are getting worse with defaults projected to rise, says CreditorWatch.

22 May 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

COSBOA appoints experienced adviser as next CEO

A former NSW executive director of the Property Council of Australia joins after holding several senior advisory roles...

19 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Tax

How the ATO will turn celebrity into a challenge

Individuals will pay tax on their fame unless there are changes to last year’s draft determination.

19 May 2023 • By Dennis Tomaras

Business

Surging construction costs stall residential builds

A 30 per cent increase in building charges means a rising number of projects are being put on hold, says KPMG.

19 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Xero shares soar on leap in revenue, subscribers

Freshly-installed CEO delivers early wins in full year results to March.

19 May 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Younger generations want greater ESG focus: Deloitte

A survey of Gen Zs and millennials found the cost of living, economic uncertainty and persistent stress as their...

19 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Why safety-first budget yields bonanza of questions

There were few surprises and the cautious support measures for small business are short on detail.

19 May 2023 • By Robyn Jacobson

Business

Unregistered credit providers, BNPL ‘leave lenders blind to risks’

Many users of buy now, pay later and pay advance services are getting caught in “a vicious cycle of debt”.

19 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Mazars strengthens ESG offering with specialist appointment

The former EY and KPMG employee will lead the firm’s sustainability services practice in Melbourne.

18 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Treasurer welcomes fastest wage growth in a decade

UPDATED: ABS data shows an annual increase of 3.7 per cent to the end of March and increasing share of jobs getting...

18 May 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

Two Victorian businesses face almost 500 child worker charges

Red Rooster Wodonga and Cold Rock Shepparton now face the Magistrates Court of Victoria over the breaches of child...

18 May 2023 • By Josh Needs