Since the new JobKeeper payment was announced by the Australian Government yesterday, there has been some confusion as to how businesses determine if they have had more than a 30 or 50 percent reduction in revenue in order to be eligible to register for this payment. The Government clarified this today as follows: Most businesses… Continue Reading
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JobKeeper Payment – The Next Round of Government Support!
This afternoon, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced a third round of support for businesses in the form of a JobKeeper payment. The Treasurer acknowledged that the past few weeks have been tough but the weeks ahead will be tougher and stated that the Australian Government has all Australians’ backs and that… Continue Reading
Second Government Coronavirus Rescue Package
This morning, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg released another $66 billion in spending to support the Australian economy through the Coronavirus pandemic. This is in addition to the first economic stimulus announced by the government on 12 March 2020. The Prime Minister said that we cannot prevent all the hardships and sacrifices… Continue Reading
Government’s Response to Coronavirus Outbreak
Yesterday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the federal government’s economic response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The economic response includes tax-related measures and administrative relief, designed to support businesses during this period of uncertainty and economic downturn. Tax Measures to Support Business Investment The government will support business investment with the following tax measures: Tax-free payment… Continue Reading
$10,000 cash payment limit expected to take effect from 1 January 2020
$10,000 cash payment limit expected to take effect from 1 January 2020 In the 2018-19 Budget, the Government announced it would introduce an economy-wide cash payment limit of $10,000 for payments made or accepted by businesses for goods and services. The announcement was made on the back of a recommendation by the Black Economy Taskforce… Continue Reading
2019 Federal Government Budget
At 7:30pm tonight, Josh Frydenberg delivered his first budget announcing that the “budget is back in the black and Australia is back on track” and “for the first time in 12 years, our nation is again paying its own way”. The treasurer announced a forecast budget surplus of $7.1 Billion for 2019-20, $11 Billion for… Continue Reading
2017 Federal Government Budget
At 7:30pm on 9 May 2017, Scott Morrison delivered his second budget with a forecast budget deficit of $29.4 Billion for 2017-18, $21.4 Billion for 2018-19, $2.5 Billion for 2019-20, and a surplus of $7.4 Billion for 2020-21. The treasurer announced that we are moving towards the end of a difficult period and that this… Continue Reading
2014 Federal Budget
At 7:30pm tonight, Joe Hockey delivered his 1st budget with a forecast budget deficit of $29.8 Billion for 2014-15, $17.1 Billion for 2015-16, $10.6 Billion for 2016-17, $2.8 Billion for 2017-18, and a return to surplus in 2018-19. The main objective of this budget is “to help build a prosperous nation”. The treasurer announced that… Continue Reading
2013 Federal Budget
At 7:30pm tonight, Wayne Swan delivered his 6th budget with a forecast budget deficit of $18 Billion for 2013-14, $11 Billion for 2014-15, a balanced budget for 2015-16, and a return to surplus in 2016-17. The budget deficit for 2012-13 is $19.4 Billion compared to the previously forecast $1.5 Billion surplus in last year’s budget.… Continue Reading
2016 Federal Budget
At 7:30pm tonight, Scott Morrison delivered his first budget with a forecast budget deficit of $37.1 Billion for 2016-17, $26.1 Billion for 2017-18, $15.4 Billion for 2018-19, and $6 Billion for 2019-20. The treasurer announced that this is not just another budget but an economic plan and a foundation to build a brighter more secure… Continue Reading
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