Industry Updates

Tax update – March

The March tax wrap from the ATO is choc-full of valuable information to keep your business safe and compliant.

Investment markets in a pandemic world

2021 ended with the discovery of Omicron, a new COVID strain. This sent shockwaves through financial markets as they responded to renewed uncertainty. COVID itself and any new strains will continue to pose a risk to global growth and recovery. But, as the world adapts to living with the virus, thankfully each new wave has […]

Things to remember at renewal time

Joshua Boyd, Principal Broker, Marsh Trades Team has assisted businesses with their insurance renewals for many years, in this edition he offers his advice on how to combat unnecessary stress.

How Saniflo SFA are providing business with a safe and simple office wet area fit-out solution

With more businesses returning to the office, there has been an increase in the specification of pumps as an alternative solution for office space re-fits and re-purposing. Instead of using traditional plumbing for office wet area renovations and additions, grey water pumps are being chosen as the selected solution as they bypass the need to disrupt neighbouring tenants while still achieving the wet areas in the desired locations.

Know how to be “smart”?

After the Federal Government recently committed Australia to a goal of net zero emissions by 2050 – aligning us with more than 130 countries who have either set or are considering the same target – attention has turned to innovative ways that households and businesses alike can support the push to a more sustainable future.

Do you know the rules?

From July 2021, WorkSafe Victoria has had the authority to issue infringement notice to individuals or companies where they have failed to keep a copy of a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) for the duration of high-risk construction work. Master Plumbers OH&S Return to Work Officer Grace Squire outlines what a SWMS is, when it is needed and how to make sure yours is effective.

Know how to manage claims

Keeping the workflow constant is a challenge. Don’t let managing claims take focus away from growing your business.

Know how to stay in the black

Having a flutter on the races or a bet on the footy is a pastime enjoyed by millions of Australians – and surveys show that tradies are among the groups of workers who love a punt as much as anyone.

Stop the damage

Testing a hot and cold-water service post installation has become increasingly problematic due to the increased use of mixers, Master Plumbers’ technical Advisor, Aaron Bridger, explains.

Your Future, Your Super legislation – What employers need to know about stapling

Stapling Performance test Best Financial Interests Duty Stapling poses the greatest change for employers as it is a new law that will link a person to one super fund and the stapled fund will follow the person when they change jobs. This is due to come into effect from 1 November 2021.