Covid 19 Vaccinations in Workplace
Can your employer force you to have Covid 19 vaccination? The blanket rule here is pretty succinct. In the current circumstances, the overwhelming majority of employers should assume that they cannot require their employees to be vaccinated against coronavirus.
Making Employment Decisions
Making Employment Decisions Under Pressure and on the Fly – Consider the Consequences Carefully The current pandemic of Covid-19 has caused both Government and Business to respond swiftly to the crisis in a multitude of ways. Just as the need of having to adapt quickly is paramount, knee-jerk responses are still to be avoided when making employment decisions. Many businesses have had to put staff off,...
Australia Retains Moody’s AAA
Australia - One Of Only Ten (10) Countries to Retain Moody's AAA Rating Australia continues to be a standout in a world fraught with a complexity of issues never before faced. Moody’s Investors Service has maintained a stable outlook for Australian Government finances going forward as Australia retains Moody's AAA rating. Australia’s economic strength, governance and health management during the pandemic has shown resilience. Although it...
New Bankruptcy Guidelines
New Bankruptcy Guidelines As They Relate to the Covid-19 Impact on Business and Individuals The Australian Taxation Office regularly issues notices to assist businesses keep up to date with changes to regulations. In the time of Covid-19 especially, we feel that it is important to keep up to date with both your obligations and your rights. Here is a recent directive from the ATO as to...
Modern Slavery Report
YOUR COMPANY MAY NEED TO PROVIDE A MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT AS A MATTER OF LEGISLATED COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS. ARE YOU COMPLIANT? Who is required to report? The Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (“Act”) requires that an entity that has an annual consolidated revenue of at least AUD 100 million, and is either an Australian entity or a foreign entity carrying on business in Australia, (pursuant to section...
Australian Expats Beware
When is the Family Home no longer exempt from Capital Gains Tax? Australian Expats Beware. If you are an Australian Expat living overseas, and own a property in Australia deemed to be your Primary Residence, after 30 June 2020 this property will no longer be exempt from Capital Gains Tax. This tax will be retrospective to cover any capital gain on the property accumulated over the...
Guide to the Sale and Purchase of a Small Business
What is a Small Business: In Australia, businesses with less than 20 employees, or a turnover of less than AU$2 million per annum, are generally classified as small businesses. Small businesses account for almost 98% of businesses in Australia, and 35% of Australia’s gross domestic profit, employing 44% of Australia’s workforce. Regardless of a vendor’s reason for selling a business, for a purchaser, especially an inexperienced...
If Not Hong Kong, Where?
The world, as well as residents and business investors, are keeping a keen eye on the events unfolding in Hong Kong. Similar to the issues generated by Brexit, the unknown is becoming a forecasting stumbling block. Many businesses in the past have used the natural jumping off point provided by Hong Kong to further invest into Asia, but are now looking for alternative locations that...