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Archives for March 2018
Socially Responsible Investing
Can Socially Responsible Investing and good returns coexist? Yes. “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain Over the last few years, there has been a significant increase in the interest in environmental, social and governance (ESG)… Read More >>
Inactive ABNs will be cancelled
Sole traders, partnerships and trusts take note To maintain accurate data, the Australian Business Register (ABR) periodically checks its records for Australian Business Numbers (ABNs) and automatically cancels those that appear inactive. The ABR checks are happening throughout 2018. You may have your sole trader,… Read More >>
Economic outlook
Why your chances of a pay increase could finally be improving With 2018 now underway, many Australians may have noted ‘pay increase’ in their new years’ resolutions list. While the economic conditions over the past few years may not been ideal for having successful conversations… Read More >>
Single Touch Payroll
It’s time to get ready for Single Touch Payroll From 1 July 2018, if you have 20 or more employees, you’ll need to use Single Touch Payroll-enabled software to report your tax and super information to the ATO. You’ll need to report the following on… Read More >>
Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program
Agriculture joins forces to forge a new pathway for women in ag leadership On International Womens’ Day, National Farmers’ Federation announces new pathway to leadership for women in agriculture. Applications are now open for the Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program mentoring opportunity. Women have been… Read More >>
Changes to Road Transport (Long Distance Ops) Award
Fair Work Commission introduced part-time employment conditions to Road Transport (Long Distance) Award. Employees can now be employed on a part-time basis from the first full pay period on or after 28 February 2018. Before this change, employees could only be employed as full-time or… Read More >>
