Archive for July, 2019

Fair Work Award Pay Rates Increase from July 1 2019

Fair Work has handed down their Annual Wage Review. The 2019 Minimum Wage Decision applies to all employees covered by the National Workplace Relations system. If these changes apply, employers need to adjust employee wages accordingly in the next full pay period starting on or after the 1st of July 2019. The new Federal weekly minimum […]


New year changes to Immigration process

A new financial year is usually a time when government implements new changes and increases in fees as part of the immigration process. This year is no different. Visa Application Fee Increases The Department of Home Affairs has announced a 5.4% increase in application fees for most visa classes, commencing 1 July 2019. The increase […]


What will the ATO focus on this tax season?

For our clients who have investment properties as part of their investment portfolio and are running businesses, this piece by Jessica Jiang of Clarity Tax Consulting, is really informative. As Australians prepare to lodge their tax returns, the ATO reveals, besides keeping a firm eye on work-related expenses, the ATO’s top priority this tax year […]