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Whilst there has been much media hype about the recent RBA interest-rate rise, a much quieter, yet potentially far more sinister macro-economic factor is at play! We’re talking about the standing of the US dollar – the global standard in “fiat currency” – for now anyway. It hit a
5 Pieces of Good News for QLD Small to Medium Business in 2026 Most of the Queensland business owners we speak with will tell you the same thing: the operating environment in 2026 still feels difficult. Costs remain elevated across the board. Compliance requirements continue to grow more complex. Pr
We’ve all felt it. That surge of optimism on New Year’s Day when the calendar resets and everything feels possible. The goals seem achievable, the plans feel solid, and this year – surely this year – will be different. Then the first Monday arrives. Look, we’re not here
Did the RBA Just Kill the Rate-Cut Dream? An Overview for Business Owners and Investors. Quick-Read Summary. Published: December 10 2025 Recently, the Reserve Bank of Australia on December 9 2025, decided to retain the cash rate at 3.6%, and it seems that it won’t be cutting it any time soon
Time’s running out faster than most business owners realise. From 1 July 2026, Australian businesses will need to pay superannuation contributions at the same time as wages – and honestly, this represents one of the most significant changes to our super system in decades. The Government intr
Quick Summary: The ATO has escalated enforcement of accurate tax returns for property investors by using AI and data-matching to identify an estimated $1.2+ billion tax gap from rental properties. Property investing ATO targets now focus on five critical areas: mixed loan interest claims, repair ve
Quick Summary: ATO Interest (GIC) Tax Deductibility Changes – 1 July 2025 From 1 July 2025, businesses can no longer claim tax deductions for ATO interest charges including General Interest Charge (GIC) and Shortfall Interest Charge (SIC). This change makes tax debts significantly more expensi
Quick Summary The superannuation guarantee rate increased from 11.5% to 12% on 1 July 2025 – the final scheduled increase in this series. All eligible employees must receive the 12% rate for salary and wages paid from 1 July onwards, even if the pay period started before this date. This repres
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