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For employers: ATO releases videos explaining Super Guarantee
Following the July 1 increase in the Super Guarantee (SG), the ATO has put together a series of videos for employers and tax professionals. The videos are intended to help employers understand their superannuation obligations and to provide information on superannuation guarantee charge (SGC) statements for tax professionals in the event their client misses their...
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A Year of Records in the Perth Property Market
According to REIWA, the 2022-23 financial year saw records being broken in the Perth real estate market. While house prices and rental prices increased despite numerous interest rate rises; the time to sell a property was the fastest on record, and the rental vacancy rate was the lowest ever. Read more here.
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VET Qualifications Register for Secondary Students
The VET Qualifications Register for Secondary Students has been updated for the 2024 school year and is available on the Department of Training and Workforce Development website. The Register, which is updated annually based on intelligence Training Councils have gathered from industry, provides information on qualifications that are suitable to be delivered in schools, including...
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Family and Domestic Violence Leave
As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, the National Employment Standards entitles employees (including part-time and casual employees) of small businesses to be entitled to 5 days of unpaid family and domestic violence leave each year. From 1 August 2023, employees of small business employers can take 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave....
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Interview with Sarah Triplett – Bookkeeper and Business Owner
FAPSTC recently sat down with Sarah Triplett to discuss all things Bookkeeping and how taking this career path has led her to have no student debt and establish her very own business called Irvine Direct. Read more here – Meet Sarah Triplett
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Low Fee Exisiting Worker Traineeships in IT and Cyber Security Available
The Department of Training and Workforce Development have released low fee Existing Worker Traineeships in a number of industries including Information Technology and Cyber Security. These EWTs work similar to a regular traineeship and are a great way to upskill through on the job learning. They are delivered through some WA TAFE colleges and selected...
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New Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia Appointed
The RBA have appointed Michelle Bullock as the new Governor commencing her 7 year term on the 18th September 2023. Read the media statement here.
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New Finance, Technology and Business Jobs and Skills Council Established
The Future Skills Organisation (FSO) is one of the new Jobs and Skills Councils that the Australian Government has created to ensure the country’s Finance, Technology and Business industries skills or labour shortages are addressed. Find out more on their website here
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Mandatory CPD for Real Estate Agents set to stay in 2024
After a review into mandatory CPD in the Real Estate sector was launched earlier in the year, REIWA has reported that CPD for Real Estate Agents will continue in its current format in 2024. It is further reported that should any changes be announced, they will take effect in 2025. In an interview with REIWA,...
