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SBSCH Is Closing: What Employers Must Do Now
October 23rd, 2025If you currently use the ATO’s Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH), change is coming. As part of Australia’s proposed Payday Super reforms, the SBSCH has closed to new registrations as of 1 October 2025, then closing fully and will stop accepting contributions from 1 July 2026 (existing users can keep using it up toread more
WA Property Market Update September 2025
September 30th, 2025September is over, Spring has well and truly arrived in WA, and the property market conversation is heating up with it as we enter Q4 2025. The Reserve Bank paused the cash rate at 3.60% on 30 September after its August cut, a move that stabilised borrowing costs and helped bolster confidence across residential andread 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
Investment Markets Update – May 2025
May 21st, 2025As we approach the halfway point of 2025, investment markets around the world are navigating a delicate balance between optimism and uncertainty. Geopolitical events, central bank policies, and inflation data are combining to create a complex market environment. For Australian investors, understanding how these developments shape portfolios is more important than ever. Here’s an overviewread more
First Home Owner Stamp Duty Concessions Extended
May 7th, 2025Buying your first home is one of life's biggest milestones, but high upfront costs — particularly stamp duty — can put a damper on the excitement. Good news for Western Australians: the State Government has announced changes to the First Home Owner Stamp Duty Concessions, making it easier for first home buyers to get intoread more
2025 UPDATE: New UK State Pension Top-Up Rules
May 1st, 2025Over recent years, eligible UK expats and Aussies that worked in the UK had been granted additional time to top up their UK State pension entitlements, with the deadline on rules impacting the amount able to be topped up initially slated for 5 April 2023 and subsequently pushed back to 31 July 2023. The significantread more
WA Property Market Update April 2025
April 30th, 2025With the Reserve Bank’s recent interest rate cut, strong economic performance here in WA, and continued population growth, April 2025 has brought a mix of opportunity and complexity to the property market. From the surging investor interest in residential property to the evolving demand for premium office space, Western Australians are watching the market withread more
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