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Unwinding COVID-19 Relief
COVID-19 support will roll back as states and territories reach vaccination targets.
The National Plan, the road map out of COVID-19, does more than provide greater freedoms at 70% and 80% full vaccination rates, it withdraws the steady stream of Commonwealth financial support to individuals and business impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns and border closures. We look at the impact and the support that remains in place.
... read moreWhat now? Unwinding the Pandemic
A business operator has the ability now to refuse entry or service to a customer as long as anti-discrimination rules are not breached. Excluding an individual by vaccination status without a public health order however will be a question of whether the rule is reasonable, necessary, and proportionate.
... read moreMental Health Support for Business Owners
With COVID-19 lockdowns and disruptions to trade, the pressure can be intense for Small Business Owners. A free and confidential mental health program developed by Beyond Blue is available to give small business owners the support they need.
... read moreWhat types of insurance should a business have?
Insurance often seems like an enormous waste of money… until you need the cover.
... read moreHow to know if your worker is an employee or a contractor.
Determining whether your worker is an employee or a contractor can often be a challenging task.
... read moreNew Rules For Gift Card Expiry Dates
In Australia, around 34 million gift cards are sold each year with an estimated value of $2.5 billion. On average, an estimated $70 million is lost because of expiry dates.
... read moreRisk Averse Banks Taking A Toll On Small Business
You’re probably somewhat aware of how powerful the banks are. But do you really know the full story?
... read moreAccelerated Tax Rate Reduction For Small Business
Small business is still a vote winner with the Government and Opposition teaming up to accelerate tax cuts for the sector by 5 years impacting on an estimated 3.3 million businesses.
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