From mccabes.com.au: The ACCC released draft guidelines on March 20, 2025, for assessing mergers under a new legislative regime effective January 1, 2026, following reforms to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.… read more
From www.theguardian.com: Households in Australia will receive a $150 energy bill rebate as the Coalition matches Labor’s budget commitment, extending power bill relief until the end of 2025 for all households and approximately 1 million small businesses.… read more
From avant.org.au: This write-up details how to handle historical liabilities including superannuation, employee entitlements, tax, litigation and claims, and lease liabilities during business sales and restructures.… read more
From www.abc.net.au: The expansion of Canberra’s portable long service leave scheme, initially set to begin on April 1, has been delayed for 15 months due to concerns from local businesses facing financial difficulties amid the cost-of-living crisis.… read more
From www.bleepingcomputer.com: The FBI has issued a warning about fake online document converters that are increasingly being used by cybercriminals to steal sensitive information and deploy ransomware.… read more
From www.blakeoliver.com: (Podcast) How to use AI tools like ChatGPT to drastically reduce financial report preparation time from hours to minutes.
Includes discussion of methods for generating analyses, creating dashboards, ensuring data confidentiality, integrating AI with systems like QuickBooks, and automating repetitive tasks.… read more
From holdingredlich.com: An outline of the regulations, responsibilities, and prohibitions related to visa sponsorship costs in Australia, focusing on Subclass 482, Subclass 494, and Subclass 186 visas.… read more
From holdingredlich.com: The Skilling Australia Fund Levy ensures employers sponsoring overseas workers contribute to the training and development of local Australian workers.
It outlines specific payment obligations, levy amounts based on business size and visa type, and conditions for refund eligibility and ineligibility.… read more
From holdingredlich.com: On March 4, 2025, the Victorian Supreme Court utilized its powers under section 90-15(1) of the IPS to appoint a special purpose liquidator to finalize a long-running liquidation of the ASX-listed company, Pluton Resources Limited.… read more
From www.hallpayne.com.au: Rights and entitlements, such as pay and workplace safety, remain consistent with those of regular employees regardless of probation status.
Probation periods in Australia typically last 3 to 6 months, allowing employers to assess a new employee’s suitability for their role.… read more
From cryptonews.com.au: Matthew Fraser shares his journey from being nearly $1 million in debt as an Uber driver to becoming a Bitcoin millionaire through compounding investments in Bitcoin and entrepreneurial ventures.… read more
From gtlaw.com.au: A review of the increasingly human-like development of AI, spanning from its emulation of human behaviour to the ethical implications of its advancements.… read more
From www.journalofaccountancy.com: The U.S. Treasury Department has narrowed the beneficial ownership information (BOI) filing requirements to only foreign entities, exempting U.S. companies and persons from reporting.… read more
From michaelwest.com.au: Labor is preparing for a low-key budget announcement with no projected surplus, following an unplanned fourth budget due to the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.… read more
From www.claytonutz.com: The ACCC has released draft merger assessment guidelines for a new merger regime, effective January 1, 2026, requiring parties to notify the ACCC before completing transactions that meet specified thresholds.… read more