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Minimum wage rises by $1.20 on 1 April 2022

The minimum wage is going up from $20.00 to $21.20 an hour on 1 April 2022. Here’s what you need to do. When: 1 April 2022 What: The new minimum wage rates, before tax, are: Adult – $21.20 an hour (up from $20.00) Starting-out – $16.96 per hour (up from $16.00) Training – $16.96 per hour (up from $16.00) Minimum pay rules - external link Why: By ...

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Tax Talk Newsletter Autumn 2022

Help for your Business during the COVID-19 Omicron Outbreak Money to keep your business running The Government has announced 3 fortnightly COVID 19 Support Payments, with the first payment opening for applications at 8am on 28 February 2022. The amount of each payment is $4,000, plus $400 for each employee (up to 50 employees). You will need to apply for each payment.To ...

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Have your say - Proposed regulation under consultation of residential property managers

Closes 19 Apr 2022 The Government is seeking feedback on proposals for the regulation of residential property managers. The proposals aim to promote public confidence in the delivery of residential property management services and protect the interests of property owners, tenants and other consumers. Why we are consulting While residential property managers who are members of industry bodies follow minimum competency and practice ...

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Consultation on proposed regulation of residential property managers

Closes 19 Apr 2022 The Government is seeking feedback on proposals for the regulation of residential property managers. The proposals aim to promote public confidence in the delivery of residential property management services and protect the interests of property owners, tenants and other consumers. Why we are consulting While residential property managers who are members of industry bodies follow minimum competency and practice ...

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Law changes round-up for 2021

From investment property changes to consumer credit updates, we’ve gathered recent law changes into one place. Check out this summary to see what applies to your business. Changes to consumer credit laws When: From 1 October 2021 What: Directors and senior managers of companies that provide consumer credit have to be certified as ‘fit and proper’, to provide this service. This means they’re ...

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