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WA Budget 2025: Powering Battery Manufacturing Through Grants and Loans
July 16th, 2025Western Australia is charging ahead with its clean energy transition, and the 2025–26 WA State Budget puts battery manufacturing front and centre with grants and other incentives. With $50 million allocated specifically to support local battery manufacturing, and billions more across the broader renewable energy ecosystem, the Cook Government is giving WA businesses a uniqueread more
First Home Guarantee Scheme – A Guide for First Home Buyers
July 9th, 2025Buying your first home is one of life’s biggest milestones — but it can also be one of the most overwhelming. Between rising property prices, saving a deposit, and navigating loan options, it can feel like the odds are stacked against you. The First Home Guarantee (FHBG) Scheme is designed to support eligible Australians intoread more
WA Property Market Update June 2025
June 27th, 2025As we approach the end of June and the first half of 2025 wraps up, the WA property market continues to showcase resilience against a backdrop of economic shifts and renewed national optimism. Following the federal election result, which delivered a decisive majority for the incumbent government, markets are buoyed by a sense of stability.read more
National Minimum Wage Increase – Time to Review Your Payroll?
June 18th, 2025On 1 July 2025, the National Minimum Wage and award minimum wages increased by 3.5%. That means the new base rate for employees not covered by an award or enterprise agreement will increase to $948 per week or $24.95 per hour. At the same time, award minimums also rose by 3.5%, affecting many employees acrossread more
2025 End of Financial Year Business Preparation
June 13th, 2025At this time of year, we find ourselves having regular discussions with clients about best business practice for 2025 End of Financial Year preparations. This can include end of year payroll, transitioning to cloud-based software for the first time, changing software providers, or simply reviewing data file accuracy. A proactive approach and mindset are keyread more
EOFY Super Strategies 2024-25
June 6th, 2025EOFY Super Strategies 2024-25: Boost your Balance & Optimise your Tax Position As 30 June approaches and the 2024-25 financial year draws to a close, Australians across all stages of life have an opportunity to boost their retirement savings and optimise their tax position with clever EOFY super strategies. Whether you have a Self-Managed Super Fundread more
WA Property Market Update May 2025
May 30th, 2025WA Property Market Update May 2025 The dust has now settled on the 2025 Federal Election, and with a clear mandate, the Albanese Government is set to advance its key policy agenda. For Australians navigating the property market — whether buying, selling, investing or renting — Labor’s emphatic win has provided clarity around national politicalread more
How to Avoid a “Boating Accident” – Crypto Assets and Estate Planning
May 23rd, 2025Cryptocurrency and other digital assets have changed the way people invest and store wealth, but it also presents unique challenges when it comes to estate planning. Unlike traditional assets, crypto assets are decentralised, requiring private keys or passwords for access. Without careful planning, beneficiaries may struggle to retrieve these digital assets, leading to substantial losses.read more
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