Oct 31, 2025 | Superannuation, Superannuation Guarantee
Critical Due Dates and Compliance Considerations for 2025 With the superannuation guarantee rate reaching its final legislated increase to 12% on 1 July 2025, both employers and employees in Newcastle and across Australia need to be acutely aware of their obligations...
Oct 24, 2025 | Trust Accounts
A recent decision of the Administrative Review Tribunal [Goldenville Family Trust v Commissioner of Taxation [2025] highlights the importance of documentation and evidence when it comes to tax planning and the consequences of not getting this right. The case involved...
Oct 17, 2025 | Student Loans
Student Loan Debt Relief: What the 20% HELP Debt Reduction Means for You If you’re one of the millions of Australians juggling student debt alongside Newcastle’s rising cost of living, I’ve got some genuinely good news to share. The Australian...
Oct 13, 2025 | Superannuation
Superannuation is one of the largest assets for many Australians and offers significant tax advantages, however, strict rules apply to when it can be accessed. While super is most commonly accessed at retirement, death or disability, there are limited situations where...
Sep 12, 2025 | Interest Rates
In a widely anticipated move on 12 August 2025, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) delivered a 25 basis point rate cut, lowering the cash rate from 3.85% to 3.60%, the third reduction this year. This rate is now at its lowest level since March 2023 signaling renewed...
