JobMaker passes Parliament with no changes

JobMaker passes Parliament with no changes

The $4 billion JobMaker hiring credit sailed through Parliament this week, despite opposition from Labor and members of the crossbench who argued that the scheme is not ambitious enough and demanded it be made more transparent. Labor was worried that businesses could...
Former Bondi-based accounting firm penalised

Former Bondi-based accounting firm penalised

The Federal Circuit Court issued the penalty after finding the company had failed to comply with a compliance notice issued by the Fair Work Ombudsman requiring it to calculate and back-pay entitlements owing to four employees. In addition to the penalty, the Court...
COVID concessions: Frequently asked SMSF questions

COVID concessions: Frequently asked SMSF questions

Signature requirements for financial statements Question: I usually attend my accountant’s premises to sign my SMSF’s financial statements. However, I am unable to attend in person to sign them this year due to COVID-19. How can I meet the signature...