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Duties and Fees Relief Package for Victorian Farmers (2025–26)
Victoria’s Duties and Fees Relief Package provides over $10 million in waived fees and duty pauses to support drought-affected primary producers across livestock, beekeeping, plant biosecurity, food safety, dairy, and meat sectors.
First Home Guarantee Scheme
From 1 October 2025, all eligible first home buyers can access the First Home Guarantee with a 5% deposit and no LMI. Expanded price caps and unlimited places make home ownership more achievable across Australia.
Practice Update October 2025
October edition of the Practice Update relating to ATO news and updates. Make sure you’re informed of any news that might affect you.
Are You Paying Staff a Set Salary? Ensure You Meet Compliance Requirements
A Federal Court decision highlights the need for employers to review staff salaries against award entitlements. Learn about compliance for annualised wages and contracts.
Clients urged to check offset accounts are linked to mortgages
We urge clients to check their mortgage offset accounts are linked correctly. Errors could cost thousands in lost savings.
Cash Flow Is King: Simple Strategies to Keep Your Business Afloat
In the business world, you hear a lot of phrases tossed around. ‘Work smarter, not harder.’ ‘The customer is always right.’ But there's one saying that every business owner, should have etched into their mind: ‘Cash flow is king.’ Cash flow isn’t about how much money...
Practice Update September 2025
September edition of the Practice Update relating to ATO news and updates. Make sure you’re informed of any news that might affect you.
Ladies Who Lunch | Supporting Women’s Cancer Services in Shepparton
Ladies Who Lunch is a volunteer-led fundraiser supporting women’s cancer services at GV Health. Through community events, raffles, and auctions, they raise vital funds and awareness for local oncology care.
TPAR Due Dates & Preparation Tips
Stay on top of your TPAR obligations. Learn key due dates, which industries must report, and practical tips for efficient TPAR preparation and record-keeping.
ATO Data-Matching is Getting Smarter
The ATO is enhancing its data-matching systems to track income from multiple platforms. Here’s how to stay compliant and avoid penalties by reporting all income sources, even the small ones.
Right to disconnect for small business employees now law
From August 25th, employees have the right to refuse to monitor, read or respond to contact (or attempted contact) outside their working hours, unless doing so is unreasonable. This includes contact (or attempted contact) from an employer or a third party
Practice Update August 2025
August edition of the Practice Update relating to ATO news and updates. Make sure you’re informed of any news that might affect you.
Navigating the Tax Maze: Common Considerations for Your Shepparton Business
For any business owner in Shepparton, Victoria or across Australia managing your accounts is more than just balancing the books; it's about navigating the often-complex world of taxation. While the Australian tax system is designed to be comprehensive, its intricacies...
Key 2025 Workplace Law Updates
Stay compliant with major 2025 changes: the national minimum wage increase, Superannuation Guarantee rise to 12%, expanded Paid Parental Leave, and the new right to disconnect for small businesses.
Key 2025 FY Payroll Tax, STP, TPAR and Superannuation Deadlines
Stay on top of your 2025 financial year compliance with key due dates for STP finalisation, contractor TPAR, annual payroll tax returns and wage thresholds by state, plus superannuation payment deadlines.
Windfall Gains Tax – Land Rezoning in Victoria
Understand Victoria’s Windfall Gains Tax (WGT) on land rezoning. Learn how the tax works, how uplift is calculated, exemptions, deferral options, payment triggers, and example scenarios.
$5,000 On Farm Infrastructure Grant
Victoria’s On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Grants now open to all LGAs, offering $5,000 to eligible primary producers. Extra $5,000 available in 12 areas.
ATO late-payment interest will soon cost you more
From 1 July 2025 you can’t claim ATO late-payment interest. Check and clear any tax debts before 30 June to avoid a new, non-deductible hit to your wallet.
Practice Update July 2025
July edition of the Practice Update relating to ATO news and updates. Make sure you’re informed of any news that might affect you.
Transport Sector Update 2025-2026
See the latest update for the transport industry including Reasonable Travel Allowance, Long Distance Drive Update and Road Transport Updates
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