Qld Back to Work programs
Support payments of up to $20,000 are available for eligible employers who hire eligible unemployed jobseekers in Queensland.
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New Minimum Wage announced
The Minimum Wage Panel on 30 May 2019 handed down its minimum wage decision for 2019. From the first pay period commencing on or after 1 July 2019, the National Minimum Wage will increase to $740.80 per week, or $19.49 per hour.
Streamlining small business a key part of Emma’s role
Joining Carrick Aland in 2010, Emma learned her new profession from the ground up and is now a Xero Certified Adviser and a member of Jenny Lambley’s team. These days, she works with a range of businesses and not-for-profit organisations on their bookkeeping, typically BAS, data entry and payroll.
Farming on the Front Foot Update Autumn 2019
When it comes to international trade, Australian sheepmeat and wool exports are benefiting most from Australia’s relationship with China. However, with the first importation of foreign wheat in a decade thanks to drought, grain and cattle exports have a longer road ahead and serious competition. Read why in our latest Farming on the Front Foot update.
Surviving in business
A new business starting today has less than 30 per cent chance of being around in a decade. To reach the 10-year mark relatively unscathed, we recommend that business owners and entrepreneurs consider these 4 Quadrants of a Business.
Xero’s Payroll Only plan
From 1 July this year, Single Touch Payroll (STP) will apply to all employers in Australia. Following months of development by Xero, they’ve announced the launch of Payroll Only plan to assist small businesses with STP. See if it can help you.
Rental property deductions
Read why ATO audits of rental deduction claims will double this tax time as the agency reinforces its claims that nine out of 10 deductions contained an error.
Addressing sham contracting
The Government has announced that it will establish a sham contracting unit — within the Fair Work Ombudsman — to address sham contracting behaviour engaged in by some employers.