The Associations and Co-operatives Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 was announced on 19 September 2024, and aims to amend the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 and the Co-operatives Act 2009. The Bill …
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2024–25 Volunteer Grants Round
Volunteer Grants support the work of local community organisations by reducing barriers for volunteers and increasing participation in volunteering. Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 will be available to assist …
December 2024 – January 2025 Public Holiday Trading Hours and Pay Rates
Full Club License Trading Hours* Christmas Day – Wednesday 25 December 2024 Until 12:30am Christmas morning; then from 12 noon to 10pm but only if alcohol sold ancillary to a …
Changes to state employment laws to commence in January 2025
Key upcoming changes introduced by the Industrial Relations Legislation Amendment Act 2024 are: Introducing a new prohibition on sexual harassment in connection with work, consistent with the national Fair Work Act …
PHEV eligibility for FBT exemption
From 1 April 2025, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle will not be considered a zero or low emissions vehicle under fringe benefits tax (FBT) law and isn’t eligible for the electric …
Scam alerts
Be wary of emails, phone calls and text messages claiming to be from the ATO. If you think a phone call, SMS, voicemail, email or interaction on social media claiming …
myGovID has changed its name to myID
On 13 November 2024, myGovID changed its name to myID. It has a new name and look – but you’ll continue to use it in the same way. You don’t need …
Do you run an arts, music or cultural organisation?
Cultural societies, clubs and associations are established to encourage art, literature, and music and provide a range of valuable of services like training, performing, judging, studying, displaying, and providing information …
Changes in reporting requirements for not-for-profits
If your not-for-profit has an active Australian business number (ABN), you need to lodge a NFP self-review return to access income tax exemption. Lodgments are required to be made from …
Directors of NFP organisations and clubs need a director ID
All directors of NFP organisations and clubs registered with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and has a ARBN or ACN need a director ID Directors who were appointed …