Fair Work case: offshoring risks revealed
From www.professionalplanner.com.au: A Queensland boutique legal firm faced a ruling from the Fair Work Commission regarding unfair dismissal after engaging and terminating independent contractor … read more
ASIC’s Key issues 2025
From asic.gov.au: ASIC has identified key issues for 2025 that impact the safety and integrity of Australia’s financial system, including changes in public and … read more
What Happens to DEI at the Big Firms Now?
From www.goingconcern.com: (US context) In response to the Supreme Court’s ruling that ended affirmative action, PwC received a cease and desist letter from America … read more
President Trump’s Digital Assets Policy
From www.investmentlawwatch.com: On January 23, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at reforming the digital asset regulatory landscape, promoting responsible growth in … read more
The Treasurer on Labor’s tax cuts
From ministers.treasury.gov.au: Jim Chalmers highlights the positive impact of Labor’s tax cuts a year after their implementation, stating that 14 million taxpayers have benefited … read more
Further guidance needed on material loss issue
From www.accountantsdaily.com.au: Tax and BAS agents must report significant breaches of the Code of Professional Conduct under the Tax Agent Services Act effective July … read more
New short form country by country reporting
From www.pwc.com.au: The ATO has announced changes to the local file short form requirements for multinational groups operating in Australia, effective from 1 January … read more
Here’s why you shouldn’t ghost your candidates
From www.aigroup.com.au: Employers are losing potential candidates and damaging their reputation by failing to communicate effectively during the recruitment process.
Candidates commonly express disappointment … read more
Blockchain Bites: Hot pursuit of cold cash: Celsius serving clawback..
From piperalderman.com.au: Celsius has begun serving clawback actions to Australian customers, targeting those who withdrew funds prior to the company’s bankruptcy in July 2022. … read more
5 Steps to Help Your Struggling Business Recover
From www.salea.com.au: Businesses struggling with financial challenges should recognize the warning signs, conduct thorough financial health checks, and proactively manage debts to initiate recovery. … read more
Family Loan Agreements
From www.unifiedlawyers.com.au: Family loan agreements formalize the terms of lending money to family members, outlining the loan amount, repayment schedule, interest rates, and responsibilities … read more
Removing The Executor Under A Will In QLD
From rcrlaw.com.au: Beneficiaries under a will in Queensland can take action to remove an executor if they lose confidence in the executor’s ability to … read more
Franchising Update: A Year in Review
From sladen.com.au: In 2024, significant developments in the franchising sector included a Federal Court ruling holding franchisors liable for their franchisees’ non-payments of employee … read more
Cash boost for apprentices
From michaelwest.com.au: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a $626 million commitment to increase apprentice allowances in housing construction and clean energy, with eligible apprentices … read more
Accounting, audit bodies merger: 4-week consultations
From www.themandarin.com.au: Stakeholders have one month to respond to a proposal from Treasury to merge the existing accounting and audit standard-setting bodies into a … read more