VFF Dairy Farmers Grant entries closing 29th October

Dairy farmers located in Victoria, the Riverina area of New South Wales, eastern South Australia and Tasmania may be eligible for grants of $5,000 to $10,000 to spend on projects to improve their farming business. Priority will be given to projects which promote infrastructure development, resilience building, management planning and sustainability of the industry particularly in context of drought and dry conditions. Applications close on the 29th of October 2018, so please give us a call if you would like any further information.

Due Dates for November

7th – Lodge and pay October 2018 monthly payroll tax
21th – Lodge and pay October 2018 monthly Business Activity Statement
25th – Lodge and pay September 2018 Qtr Business Activity Statement
28th – Lodge and pay September 2018 Qtr Superannuation Guarantee Charge Statement

ASIC Drought Relief for Effected Farmers

ASIC are offering relief to drought effected farmers with regards to company-related fees which may be payable. If you are currently effected by the drought, you may be able to review your fees with ASIC and organise alternative payment options.

Depending on your circumstances, ASIC will either set up an alternative payment arrangement or waive the fee altogether. To receive this relief from ASIC you must provide them with details of your current situation and evidence supporting this.

For more information on what  ASIC are offering, please view the below link.
https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/2018-releases/18-289mr-asic-fee-relief-and-financial-counselling-for-the-drought-affected/