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- 22 June 2023
The ATO has released new HECS-HELP tax tables that apply from 1 July 2023. There are no changes to the normal PAYG tax tables for the 2023–24 income year. The only change is to study and training support loans. Study and Training Support Loan changes to apply from 1 July 2023: With the annual indexing of … Read more
- 25 May 2023
The Fair Work Commission has issued a statement about two new dispute types the Commission will be able to deal with from 6 June 2023. These are disputes relating to requests for: Both of these changes will take effect from 6 June 2023 and were part of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs Better Pay) Act 2022. The two … Read more
- 20 April 2023
From 6 June 2023, there will be changes to how employers need to respond to requests by employees to extend their period of unpaid parental leave. The changes, made as part of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022, form part of an Australian Government’s commitment to improve job security and put gender equality at the centre of the workplace relations system. Currently, the … Read more
- 30 March 2023
The fringe benefits tax (FBT) year ends this week on 31 March 2023. Employers must assess their fringe benefits tax (FBT) liability for the 2023 FBT year (1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023) to determine whether they have a lodgement and payment obligation. If the employer: For more information on Notice of non-lodgement visit: Fringe benefits tax … Read more
- 9 February 2023
From 1 February 2023, employees of non-small business employers can access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave. This includes part-time and casual employees. Employees of small businesses (employers with less than 15 employees) still only have access to 5 days of unpaid leave per year, but from 1 August 2023 will be entitled to 10 … Read more
- 15 December 2022
A shutdown is when a business temporarily closes during slow periods of the year, such as Christmas and New Year. It is also called a “close down”. If the business requires employees to attend work during the shutdown period, they should be paid as normal. Employees do not have to attend work on any days during … Read more