Superannuation Changes Announced In The 2021 Budget

This years Federal Budget consisted of a large number of significant changes being made to superannuation. If they are successfully passed by Federal Parliament, these changes are set to apply from the 1st July 2022 after the date they receive Royal Asset. 50 Percent Reduction In Minimum Pension Extended To 30th June 2022 Although this […]

The Australian Government Is Planning More Insolvency Reforms

Small businesses across Australia that operate via a trust will now be considered for further protection, as the federal government contemplates further insolvency reforms as part of the May 2021 federal budget. On Monday 3rd May, the Treasury announced that the Australian Government will be holding a consultation regarding how trusts are currently being treated […]

How The 2021 Federal Budget Will Impact Australian Small Businesses

On Tuesday 11th May, the Australian unveiled what’s been described as one of the most important and hotly anticipated federal budgets in recent decades. As Australia aims to bounce back from the covid-19 pandemic, there is a huge focusing on needing to ensure that Australia maintains a strong economic recovery, with the goal of supporting […]

The Australian Government Announces $1.2 Billion Digitalisation Package

The Australian Government has announced that it intends to make a huge investment in digital education for works, along with artificial intelligence, incentivising investment in game, refreshing government services, digitising SMEs, data management, emerging aviation technologies and cyber security. The ambitious new technology package is worth $1.2 billion was announced on Thursday the 6th May […]

Federal Government Announces Superannuation Boost For 300,000 Australian Workers

As part of the 2021 Federal Budget, The Australian Government has announced that businesses part-time and casual employees will now have to pay for their superannuation as the government discontinues the $450 minimum income threshold. Under the current rates, employees earning under $450 a month are not required to be paid the superannuation guarantee by […]

The Australian Government Removes Work Test for Voluntary Superannuation Contributions

The Australian Government has announced that older Australians in SMSFs will be able to contribute earnings or savings directly into superannuation funds with the repeal of the “work test”. As part of the May 2021 Federal Budget, new changes will enable individuals aged between 67 to 74 years to make or receive non-concessional including under […]

Nearly 500,000 Small Business Trading Without Digitalisation

Nearly 500,000 small businesses across Australia are currently trading with little to no digitalisation measures, while 34 percent of business who have were found to be more profitable as a result.  On Tuesday 11th May MYOB published the findings of new research which discovered that 466,062 small and medium-sized businesses have been left in the […]

The Benefits of Embracing Digitalisation

The conception of digitalisation is something that thrills some business owners but at the same time frightens others just as much. If you run a business, many digitalisation options might have already been introduced into your business strategy. At the same time, you might also be hesitant to implement various elements of digitalisation. It is […]

The Federal Government Announces Tax Cuts Aiming to Reduce Unemployment

As part of the upcoming federal budget, the Australian Government has announced that it will give 10 million working Australians a one-off tax cut. The purpose of this incentive is to boost the economy as it has been revealed that the number of long-term unemployment across the country is drastically increasing despite Australia’s quick rebound […]