Category Archives: Law

Sham contracting findings released

The Fair Work Ombudsman  has released the findings of our audit into sham contracting in the cleaning services, hair and beauty and call centre industries. Sham contracting occurs when an employer attempts to disguise an employment relationship as an independent … Continue reading

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Charity donation schemes: ATO warning

The ATO has warned taxpayers of arrangements that promote tax deductions for gifts of pharmaceuticals to charities for overseas use, similar to that outlined in TA 2010/8 – Gift deductions for donation of pharmaceuticals to charities operating overseas. The ATO … Continue reading

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Increasing compulsory superannuation to 12 per cent – Bill introduced

The Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Amendment Bill 2011 has been introduced in the House of Representatives. It proposes to increase the age at which the superannuation guarantee (SG) no longer needs to be provided to an employee from 70 years to … Continue reading

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