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Unwinding COVID-19 Relief
COVID-19 support will roll back as states and territories reach vaccination targets.
The National Plan, the road map out of COVID-19, does more than provide greater freedoms at 70% and 80% full vaccination rates, it withdraws the steady stream of Commonwealth financial support to individuals and business impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns and border closures. We look at the impact and the support that remains in place.
... read moreWhat now? Unwinding the Pandemic
A business operator has the ability now to refuse entry or service to a customer as long as anti-discrimination rules are not breached. Excluding an individual by vaccination status without a public health order however will be a question of whether the rule is reasonable, necessary, and proportionate.
... read moreMental Health Support for Business Owners
With COVID-19 lockdowns and disruptions to trade, the pressure can be intense for Small Business Owners. A free and confidential mental health program developed by Beyond Blue is available to give small business owners the support they need.
... read moreFive Areas Of Concern For Growing Businesses In 2019
If you’ve got a growing business, these are the main areas you need to be concerned with this year.
... read moreContractor Or Employee? Defining Workers In The Gig Economy
When determining whether a worker is a contractor or an employee, the courts say “… the distinction between an employee and an independent contractor is rooted fundamentally in the difference between a person who serves his employer in his, the employer’s business, and a person who carries on a trade or business of his own.”
... read moreNew Rules For Gift Card Expiry Dates
In Australia, around 34 million gift cards are sold each year with an estimated value of $2.5 billion. On average, an estimated $70 million is lost because of expiry dates.
... read moreRisk Averse Banks Taking A Toll On Small Business
You’re probably somewhat aware of how powerful the banks are. But do you really know the full story?
... read moreWhat Is The Best Software For Accountants?
I want to give you my honest and fair opinion of what’s out there on the market. Firstly, let’s examine the most popular ones.
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