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Arabon Accountants Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants

Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants and Financial Assistance

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After a series of extreme weather and rainfall events in South East Queensland, the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) and state government have stepped in offering disaster assistance recovery grants and financial assistance to affected primary producers and small businesses in eligible areas. Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants The weather event has been […]

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What will Australia look like 40 years from now?

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The 2023 Australian Intergenerational Report provides a 40-year projection of the outlook of the economy and the Government’s budget to 2062–63. The report forecasts structural trends that will give current generations an insight and encouragement about what we need to be doing now to successfully navigate the future.  The report links the continued growth and prosperity of

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Australian Federal Budget 2023/24: the wins for small business

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On Tuesday evening, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2023-24 federal budget.  A surplus of $4.2 billion is forecast in 2022-23, but an underlying cash deficit of $13.9 billion is expected in 2023-24 (and a $35.1 billion deficit for 2024-25). The budget papers note that the global economic outlook has deteriorated and is highly

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Trust Distribution Minutes and Dividend Statements: what you need to know before June 30

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The end of the financial year is fast approaching.  Have you made a start on your trust distribution minute and/or intend to pay your beneficiaries a dividend?  If you have a discretionary trust, then 30 June 2023 is an important date for you. The purpose of a trust is to separate the legal and beneficial

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Fair Work Commission announces 5.2% national minimum wage increase

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The national minimum wage will increase to $812.60 per week, or $21.38 per hour, after a decision by the Fair Work Commission exceeds the government’s suggested 5.1% increase. The Commission decided to increase modern award minimum wages by 4.6% subject to a minimum increase for adult award classifications of $40 per week (full-time). The increase

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Director Penalty Notices: what are they and what happens if you receive one?

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While the ATO put most overdue tax collection on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has recently recommenced some debt collection activity. This includes the issuing of Director Penalty Notices (DPN).  This article explores Director Penalty Notices and what happens if you receive one. Directors become personally liable for a penalty equal to the value

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Queensland Government round 3 small business grants – updated

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The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training administers grants and programs to help Queensland small business continue to recover, grow and thrive by committing grant funds for businesses to increase key capabilities, embrace innovation and assist high-growth businesses to capitalise on opportunities.  Round 3 of the small business basics grants program opens on Wednesday 4

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Easter 2022: understanding all the retail trading rules

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With the annual Easter holiday period this weekend, it brings with it a range of public holidays and trading restrictions across Australia.  Each Australian state and territory have different laws that govern public holidays and trading over Easter, so it’s important be informed about the rules and regulations where you do business. This article details the

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Australian Federal Budget 2022/23: the wins for small business

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The Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down the 2022–23 Federal Budget on 29 March 2022. In an economy emerging from the pandemic, the Treasurer confirmed an unemployment rate of 4% and an expected budget deficit of $78 billion for 2022–23.  As international uncertainties add pressure on the cost of living, key measures in the budget

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