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Minimum Wage & Award Rates Increase from 1 July 2026 Most employees are covered by an award. Awards are legal documents that outline minimum pay rates and conditions of employment in an industry...

Disposing of Property - CGT & Reporting What to know if you've disposed of property after 1 July 2025 If you've sold, gifted or otherwise disposed of property on or after 1 July 2025, there are...

Practice Update - July 2026 Edition  Government's tax reform package The Government has recently legislated several of the tax reform measures announced in the 2026 Federal Budget (and in later...

Practice Update - June 2026 Edition2026 Budget: The Big Changes The Federal Government handed down the Federal Budget on 12 May 2026, with some of the biggest changes to the tax system in years. For...

Award Wages Rise 4.75% from 1 July 2026  On 2 June 2026, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down its 2026 Annual Wage Review decision, lifting modern award minimum wages by 4.75%. If you employ...

EOFY Checklist for small businesses - 2026 Guide ✅ EOFY Preparation Checklist – Small Business Clients 📋 Payroll & STP Finalisation Ensure all pay runs for the financial year (up to 30 June) are...

Are you on the right Xero subscription? Are You on the Right Xero Plan? It's easy to set up a Xero subscription and never look at it again. But your business changes over time, and your plan should...

Upcoming Xero Price Changes Xero Raises Australian Subscription Prices from 1 July 2026 Xero has announced price increases across all its Australian subscription plans, citing ongoing investment in...

Australian Federal Budget Summary 2026-27: Key Tax, Housing & Healthcare Changes Explained The Australian Government’s 2026–27 Budget introduces measures to respond to the global oil shock and...

NSW Drought Relief Loan: Up to $100,000 Available for Primary Producers The NSW Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) has launched a Drought Relief Loan (DRL) program providing financial assistance to...

20% Off Vehicle Registration In response to the fuel crisis, the Victorian Government announced a 20 per cent rebate on vehicle registrations, saving families with two cars up to $372. From 1 June,...