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Changes to super choice laws
September 25th, 2020
Following recent changes to legislation, from 1 January 2021 workers cannot be forced into an employer’s chosen super fund under new enterprise bargaining agreements (EBAs) and workplace determinations. All employees must be provided with a Standard Choice form and allowed to choose their own super fund. Below, we have answered some common questions about the changes. What is the new legislation? The Federal Government […]
Taking care of well-being in a pandemic
September 14th, 2020
At the best of times, it can be difficult to put your emotional and personal well-being first. And now, as we all know, is not the best of times. Add to that, you may be managing workers remotely, or even scaling down your workforce, which makes it important to take care of your employees’ well-being […]
New $3 billion support package for business
September 14th, 2020
One week after extending coronavirus restrictions across the state, the Victorian Government has announced a new support package for businesses, which includes cash grants, tax relief and cashflow support. The $3 billion Business Survival and Adaptation Package is designed to help businesses survive the continued lockdown and prepare for reopening under ‘COVID-normal’ conditions when restrictions ease. So, what’s included? SURVIVAL MEASURES third round of the Business Support Fund, providing up to $20,000 for small and […]
Stay alert to super scammers
August 24th, 2020
Corporate regulator ASIC is reporting that fraudsters posing as its representatives are contacting super fund members and offering to help them consolidate super accounts. ASIC is urging Australians to be wary and to never provide personal or banking details in response to unsolicited calls and emails. How to know it’s a scam ASIC will never […]
The Super Guarantee Amnesty window is closing
August 24th, 2020
The Super Guarantee (SG) Amnesty is a one-off opportunity for employers to catch up on past unpaid super amounts without risk of fines. But if you plan to apply, you need to do so now as the six-month amnesty window is closing soon. Time is running out The SG amnesty ends on 11.59pm on 7 September 2020. If you’re concerned about your ability to make payments due to the financial impacts of coronavirus, the […]
Forestry funding boost to Gippsland and Central West NSW
July 24th, 2020
The Federal Government has announced the creation of two new Regional Forestry Hubs to be created in Gippsland and Central West New South Wales. The $2.2 million funding of the hubs is central to the implementation of the National Forest Industries Plan. Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Senator Jonno Duniam said the investment would […]
How JobKeeper and JobSeeker will change from September
July 23rd, 2020
Millions of Australians will continue to receive JobKeeper and JobSeeker beyond their original end date in September as part of an extra $20 billion in government stimulus. Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg told reporters on Tuesday that both support measures would be extended to help households and businesses recover from the coronavirus recession. But […]
Mental health resources for businesses
May 22nd, 2020
Over the past few months the impact of coronavirus has created challenges that employers may never have experienced before. Depending on your business, you and your workers may now be working staggered rosters, performing modified duties on site, or working remotely. Recent surveys have revealed that isolation, changing circumstances, financial uncertainty, new rules, and alarming […]