A Register You Have Probably Never Heard Of If you own or run a business in Australia, there is a national register that could affect many of the assets you buy, sell, lease or use as security. It is called the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR). While many business owners may be unfamiliar with it, [...]
Australian privacy law is changing, and businesses should review their compliance arrangements now. New transparency requirements for certain automated decisions commence on 10 December 2026. A Children’s Online Privacy Code is also being developed, while a separate exposure draft proposes broader changes to how personal information is handled. For your business, the immediate priority is [...]
Hard as it is to believe, the end of financial year (EOFY) is almost upon us once again; it’s the time of year in business to tie up the loose ends, get the books in order, shift any surplus or miscellaneous stock, and approach a new financial year with a clean slate and with your [...]
Generally speaking, businesses pay superannuation contributions to employees, not contractors. If you use contractors in your business, you might assume you don't need to worry about superannuation. However, applicable legislation, precedent cases and Australian Taxation Office guidance make clear that some contractors are deemed “employees” for superannuation purposes. The determination that must be made is [...]