Private Health Insurance Rebate Changes

Private Health Insurance Rebate Changes

From 1 July 2012, the Government introduced three new “Private Health Insurance Tiers”. Private Health fund members will no longer be guaranteed the minimum 30% rebate. In addition, the Medicare Levy Surcharge will also be progressively increased based on annual...
Private Health Insurance Rebate Changes

Federal Budget 2014-2015

On Tuesday 13 May 2014 Joe Hockey and the Liberal party released their first budget in power. As expected the Liberals started on their pursuit of reducing the deficit created by the Labor party. Their plan is to reduce the deficit to $2.8billion by 2017/18 compared...
Private Health Insurance Rebate Changes

Changes to the Privacy Act

From 12 March 2014 changes to the Privacy Act 1988 (Commonwealth)came in to effect.  Who does this apply to? The Privacy Act protects personal information handled by government agencies and departments, and private sector organisations (with an annual...
Private Health Insurance Rebate Changes

Time To Check That Odometer Reading!

With the end of the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year rapidly approaching, the time has come to check the odometer readings for all vehicles held within associated entities. This odometer reading must be documented for each vehicle, as at 31 March 2014 (this Monday). The...
Private Health Insurance Rebate Changes

Non-Profit Organisations Targeted

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) have recently directed their audit attention to the non-profit sector. The organisations that the ATO have been targeting are predominantly those who have not lodged an income tax return for a number of financial years, on the...
Private Health Insurance Rebate Changes

Workplace Bullying

Bullying in the workplace is not only harmful, it is also unlawful. Employers have a duty of care to provide a work environment that is safe and free from bullying. To ensure the health and safety of your workers and to make sure everyone knows their rights and...