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September 25th, 2020
From Monday 28 September, JobKeeper wage subsidies will be reduced from the current rate of $1500 per fortnight to either $1200 or $750 per fortnight depending on how many hours an employee works. Businesses must also meet new turnover tests. Here’s what you need to know. Payment rates On 28 September, a two-tier payment system will be introduced for JobKeeper, with Tier 1 and Tier […]
The way many of you pay and manage your employees’ super is about to change. A number of our employers currently utilise what is referred to as Gen 1, an older version of our clearing house service. This version is to be replaced by Gen 2, which is more intuitive, modern and gives you more features […]
Following recent changes to legislation, from 1 January 2021 workers cannot be forced into an employer’s chosen super fund under new enterprise bargaining agreements (EBAs) and workplace determinations. All employees must be provided with a Standard Choice form and allowed to choose their own super fund. Below, we have answered some common questions about the changes. What is the new legislation? The Federal Government […]
September 14th, 2020
One week after extending coronavirus restrictions across the state, the Victorian Government has announced a new support package for businesses, which includes cash grants, tax relief and cashflow support. The $3 billion Business Survival and Adaptation Package is designed to help businesses survive the continued lockdown and prepare for reopening under ‘COVID-normal’ conditions when restrictions ease. So, what’s included? SURVIVAL MEASURES third round of the Business Support Fund, providing up to $20,000 for small and […]
August 24th, 2020
The Super Guarantee (SG) Amnesty is a one-off opportunity for employers to catch up on past unpaid super amounts without risk of fines. But if you plan to apply, you need to do so now as the six-month amnesty window is closing soon. Time is running out The SG amnesty ends on 11.59pm on 7 September 2020. If you’re concerned about your ability to make payments due to the financial impacts of coronavirus, the […]
July 24th, 2020
The Federal Government has announced the creation of two new Regional Forestry Hubs to be created in Gippsland and Central West New South Wales. The $2.2 million funding of the hubs is central to the implementation of the National Forest Industries Plan. Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Senator Jonno Duniam said the investment would […]
July 23rd, 2020
Millions of Australians will continue to receive JobKeeper and JobSeeker beyond their original end date in September as part of an extra $20 billion in government stimulus. Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg told reporters on Tuesday that both support measures would be extended to help households and businesses recover from the coronavirus recession. But […]
May 22nd, 2020
Over the past few months the impact of coronavirus has created challenges that employers may never have experienced before. Depending on your business, you and your workers may now be working staggered rosters, performing modified duties on site, or working remotely. Recent surveys have revealed that isolation, changing circumstances, financial uncertainty, new rules, and alarming […]
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