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As NSW reaches its 70 per cent fully vaccinated target, the new NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet announced a raft of reduced restrictions to come into effect from Monday October 11.

On 27th March 2021, the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia's Jobs and Economic Recovery) Act 2021 (the Amendment) which implemented new casual employment conversion arrangements received royal assent and came into effect.

Yesterday, the Western Australian Premier and Treasurer, The Hon. Mark McGowan, delivered his fifth state budget – first as Treasurer – spending big on infrastructure, health, education, and police.

Changes to aged care financial report for 30 June 2021, including new legislated reporting requirements

Earlier this week, it was announced that businesses can now register their details to receive updates about procurement opportunities for the Brisbane Olympics & Paralympics in 2032.

With the latest lockdown in Victoria entering its second month, there is some more support news for small and medium-sized businesses hardest hit by the current public health measures.

APRA has now begun issuing notices to regulated financial institutions advising them to start preparing for CPS 234 tripartite reviews.

Both the ATO and the State Revenue Offices have a number of focus areas putting employment taxes squarely on the agenda again.

In response to an increase of importers submitting transfer pricing Voluntary Disclosure requests without first applying to the Australian Border Force (ABF) Valuations team for variation amendments, the ABF has reconfirmed their processes.

If you are in a qualified profession or trade, it is important that you are aware of the ATO’s recent self-managed super fund around non-arm’s-length expenses.

With South East Queensland still feeling the effects of its recent spate of COVID-19 lockdowns – and Cairns entering one this week – the Queensland hospitality and tourism sectors have borne the brunt of the shutdowns.

The vaccine roll-out has picked up significant pace over the last week, however it was made clear today that there will be no special laws implemented to allow employers to mandate vaccinations or to bar unvaccinated people from premises. Employers may make a “reasonable directive” for staff to get vaccinated, however, the Solicitor-General cautioned employers to consider how these decisions relate to discrimination laws and unreasonableness of any direction made to an employee.