Since 1 July this year, purchasers of new residential land and subdivisions have been required to withhold GST payable on the sales to remit it direct to the Australian Tax Office (ATO). Read More
There are already signs that the “window of opportunity” for individuals and businesses referred to in last month’s newsletter, is closing. Read More
In what circumstances will Courts rule that a person is a casual or permanent employee? What is the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC’s) attitude to the calculation of sick leave entitlements for shift workers? Read More
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) in August forecast the nation’s prosperity with rapid economic growth at least till the end of 2020. During the next two years it was expected unemployment would drop to 5%. Read More
Australian Industry Group (AIG) estimates that a recent court decision allowing “regular casuals” to claim annual leave benefits could cost employers up to $8bn for back pay. Read More
There is a growing fear among legal consultants to insolvency practitioners, that recently announced Federal Government reforms aimed at curbing phoenix activity, will be ineffective. (See Budget reforms set to combat illegal phoenixing with extension of DPN to GST, and Federal Government uses budget initiatives to further clip the wings of phoenix operators published on this website on June 18). Read More
