Federal Budget 2024-25
Described as a “responsible Budget that helps people under pressure today”, the Treasurer Jim Chalmers has forecast a second consecutive surplus of $9.3 billion.
Read more about the budget here.
Let’s get RideWest across the line!
Please join us in congratulating Ridewest on their nomination for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Local Hero award. The nomination is now open for voting, and we would very much appreciate your vote of support. Read more about the ride here.
Business Growth Fund
Expressions of interest for the Business Growth Fund open soon. This program offers grants of $50,000 to $75,000 to support the purchase of specialised equipment as a co-contribution with eligible businesses. Read more here.
Understanding Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT)
As we progress into 2024, it’s imperative for both businesses and employees to grasp the fundamentals of Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) and its evolving landscape. Read more here.
Deadline approaching to submit Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentive applications
The deadline to submit an R&D Tax Incentive application is due on the 30 April 2024. As this date is fast approaching, if you are claiming R&D for the 2023 financial year, we recommend you act now to ensure your application is submitted to AusIndustry by this due date. Read more about the opportunity here.
ESG, A Business Opportunity
ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance criteria, which are used to evaluate a company’s performance and impact beyond financial measures.
Incorporating ESG factors is becoming increasingly vital for businesses of all sizes for several key reasons, read on to find out why.