Recent media reports suggest that the Retail Employees Super Trust (REST) reached an out of court settlement with a litigant who wanted to force the REST trustees to take climate change seriously.
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The accounting skills most in-demand post-pandemic
The pandemic has changed how we work – and where we work from. How much will it change demand for key accounting skills? Three experts weigh in.
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NSW Budget 2020-21 roundup
The NSW Treasurer, Dominic Perrottet, handed down the NSW Budget 2020-21 on 17 November 2020. This article outlines some of the key tax measures aimed at supporting businesses.
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NSW Budget: Overview of proposed property tax
As part of the NSW Budget, the Treasurer announced a proposal to introduce a property tax regime that would provide taxpayers with a choice between paying a known amount of stamp duty at the time of purchase of a property, or an annual property tax charge.
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NSW to take superannuation contribution holiday for 2 years
The NSW Government has announced that it will take a 2-year superannuation contribution holiday.
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Insolvency reforms for small businesses introduced
The Government has introduced the Corporations Amendment (Corporate Insolvency Reforms) Bill 2020 into Parliament.
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JobSeeker Supplement extended to March 2021 at reduced rate
The Prime Minister has announced that the temporary Coronavirus Supplement will be extended until 31 March 2021, but the payment rate will be reduced from $250 to $150 per fortnight from 1 January 2021.
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Regulation of Auditing: Senate Committee report tabled
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services has tabled its final report into the Regulation of Auditing in Australia.
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