Unintended consequences of Government COVID-19 Policies
June 9, 2020
For every action there is a reaction. And while we’re not criticising the government’s policy response to COVID-19, we recognise that such intervention often has unintended consequences. Take lower interest…
Maintaining your mental health through the pandemic
June 4, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted our day-to-day lives in a dramatic way. One of the biggest changes to come from this period, was a transition to working from home for…
Time to reassess your financial priorities
June 1, 2020
At a time of uncertainty about the economy, not to mention unexpected social isolation, people are rethinking their personal and financial priorities. Whether you are spending less by necessity or…
Keeping the economy moving
May 11, 2020
The Morrison Government’s mind-bogglingly large support packages to get Australians through the COVID-19 shutdown have dominated headlines, and rightly so. Only months ago, the Australian economy was in relatively good…
Withdrawing Super: what to consider
May 11, 2020
The federal government has been releasing details of financial support available to Australians who have lost income due the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. A huge number of us…
The Importance of Maintaining Connection Right Now
May 7, 2020
“In the rush to return to normal, use this time to consider which parts of normal are worth rushing back to…” Many people around us have been using this time…
The Big Differences between the Great Depression and Covid-19
May 7, 2020
Global economic activity has grounded to a halt, prompting fears the world is in for a re-run of The Great Depression. While there might be similar scenes, the parallels are…
New tax shortcut for employees working from home
May 6, 2020
With many people now working from home because of COVID-19, some of the expenses your employer normally pays – such as electricity, heating and cooling – are now coming out…
Avoid cabin fever: look after your psychological health
April 21, 2020
Being stuck in isolation due to the coronavirus can be a real drain on your psychological health. But you can work through it. Your psychological health reflects how you feel,…
The JobKeeper Program: Help for businesses
April 20, 2020
The Australian Government has announced unprecedented assistance to help businesses of all sizes manage their cashflow and retain their employees. The six-month JobKeeper Payment of $1,500 a fortnight per employee…
JobKeeper Payment: What is it, how much and who is eligible
April 20, 2020
The Australian Government’s JobKeeper program is designed to help an estimated six million workers to retain their jobs through the crisis. Eligible employees will earn $1500 per fortnight. If you…
Commercial tenancies rent relief package
April 20, 2020
On April 7, the Government announced new commercial rental waivers and deferrals for tenants that have been severely impacted by the coronavirus crisis. The draft Code of Conduct is to…
Economic Stimulus Package – Boosting cash flow for employers
April 20, 2020
An economic stimulus package is being put in place to support businesses to manage cash flow challenges and assist them retain their employees to continue to stay viable through the…
Award Flexibility During Coronavirus
April 20, 2020
Workers may soon have access to unpaid pandemic leave and extended annual leave at reduced rates to help keep them in their jobs through the coronavirus crisis. On 1 April…
Economic Stimulus Package – Supporting apprentices and trainees
April 20, 2020
The Government is encouraging and supporting businesses to retain apprentices and trainees to ensure continuity of skilled workers across our trade industries. Eligible employers can apply for a wage subsidy…
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