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Wage theft criminalised in Victoria

30/09/2021

Consider the related financial, reputational and compliance risks for your business On 1 July 2021 wage theft became a crime in Victoria and it is expected that other states will follow.  The Wage Theft Bill 2020 creates new employee entitlement offences, comprising wage theft offences and new record keeping offences. It is designed to capture […]

Land Development​ Victorian Final ruling DA-064

28/09/2021

The ruling on the definition of ‘land development’ is of particular relevance to nomination arrangements under a contract of sale of land and to foreign purchasers in Victoria. In September 2020, draft ruling DA-064 on the meaning of the term ‘land development’ was released for consultation. The Victorian Commissioner’s view under the draft ruling was […]

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival 2021

21/09/2021

Super choice rules will change from 1 November

17/09/2021

You’ll have an extra step to take if you have new employees who start from 1 November 2021 and they don’t choose a super fund. You may now need to request their ‘stapled super fund’ details from the Australian Tax Office (ATO). A stapled super fund is an existing super account of an employee that […]

Spotlight | Changes to the treatment of casualised workforce

16/09/2021

Watch our webinar to understand the new legislative framework for casual employees and potential risks and obligations for employers. Employers are required to review and reassess their casual employment arrangements before 27 September 2021. Discover what this change means for your business and what you need to do to prepare. Experts from SW and Hall […]

全中文税务与财务更新讲座 | Mandarin Tax and Accounting update

08/09/2021

在我们近期的全中文财税更新讲座上，本所专家团队解读了近期主要财税变化，以及这些变化为企业与个人带来的影响与机遇。 At our recent Mandarin Tax and Accounting update, our team of experts discussed the recent key accounting and tax changes, the impact and opportunities that these changes would bring to individuals and businesses. 重点税务与财务事宜更新总汇 | Summary of key tax & accounting matters  联邦预算重点事宜跟进 Follow up on Budget key tax measures 各州疫情补贴汇总/对比 State COVID support overview/comparison […]

NSW rent relief for COVID-19 impacted lessees

03/09/2021

The NSW Government has now made rent relief assistance available to help minimise the impact of lockdown on NSW businesses with lease agreements. The relief comes following amendments to the Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Amendment Regulation 2021 (NSW) (‘the Regulation’) earlier this month. The amendments were passed on 13 August 2021 and provide […]

VIC COVID-19 commercial rent relief

27/08/2021

The Governor in Council released the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme Regulations 2021 on 24 August 2021. The scheme seeks to provide rent relief to commercial tenants affected by COVID-19 and operates in a similar manner to the Regulations released in March 2020, which expired on 28 March 2021. However, there are key differences including more […]

NSW COVID-19 land tax relief

25/08/2021

The NSW Government land tax relief is now available to commercial and residential landowners who provide a reduction in rent to tenants experiencing financial distress due to COVID-19. Following a similar scheme provided in 2020, the current program provides a reduction in land tax payable for the 2021 land tax year for eligible landowners providing […]

Changes to treatment of casualised workforce

20/08/2021

Employers are required to review and reassess their contracts for casual employees before 27 September 2021. Review required for casual labour contracts It is a common misconception that casual employees are not entitled to any personal, annual and long service leave based on the premise that they receive a loading on hourly rates as compensation. […]