20/03/2020
Fiscal announcements by State and Territory as a consequence of COVID-19 health crisis. Updated 18 November 2020 Various State and Territory Governments have been announcing economic stimulus packages in response to the economic status resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. In an environment where a cash splurge alone is unlikely to create the necessary […]
20/03/2020
Austrade is closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on Australian exporters. The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting business around the globe to differing degrees, and the situation is changing daily. Exporters are advised to keep abreast of the situation in various locations by using the links below, relying on trusted partners in local markets, or by […]
20/03/2020
Fuel Tax Credits represent an $8 billion government program but are you claiming your full entitlement? Now is the time to make sure you are not leaving money on the table and enhance your cashflow. Fuel Tax makes up approximately one-third the cost of fuel, so maximising your Fuel Tax Credit claims is a smart […]
19/03/2020
In this unprecedented rapidly evolving global pandemic, government, business and the community are being pushed in real time to face the immediate short term impacts. Notwithstanding various stimulus packages being announced and interest rate cuts, we know that many in the SME sector and smaller corporates are likely to be facing cash flow challenges as […]
18/03/2020
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) also announced a series of administrative concessions to assist businesses impacted by COVID-19. Updated 4 May 2020 The Federal Government has announced a range of incentives to assist businesses to withstand and recover from the impact of COVID-19 and boost the economy. In addition to the legislative changes, the Australian […]
17/03/2020
With grants of up to $8 million available, Sustainability Victoria is investing $28 million into local businesses to divert common recyclable wastes from landfill. UPDATE 18 March 2020: In light of recent events, the the due date for EOIs has been extended until Friday 8 May 2020 by 3pm. Additionally, Local Government Authorities are also now […]
17/03/2020
With grants of up to $6 million available, Sustainability Victoria is assisting local businesses to invest in the state-of-the-art infrastructure required to recycle hazardous liquid wastes and solvents. UPDATE 18 March 2020: In light of recent events, the the due date for EOIs has been extended until Friday 8 May 2020 by 3pm. Businesses who are […]
16/03/2020
Last week continued to see markets swing between unbridled optimism and moribund pessimism with wild intraday movements hanging on the words of leaders around the world. For investors this makes for a roller coaster ride of emotions that can make many lose sight of the big picture and the long term. Last week we discussed […]
13/03/2020
We take the health and wellbeing of our people, clients and the broader community seriously. As at 13 March 2020. With the outbreak of COVID-19, we have implemented safeguards that meet Australian Government COVID-19 guidelines and our firm has taken further steps to minimise any risk of infection and impact. Our management team meets regularly […]
13/03/2020
The Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty Bill has received Royal Assent. Employers have until 7 September 2020 to make voluntary disclosures of superannuation guarantee underreporting. Introduction On 6 March 2020 the Treasury Laws Amendment (Recovering Unpaid Superannuation) Bill 2019 received Royal Assent. This means that the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) amnesty that was announced in the 2018 budget […]