February 2023 Newsletter
Contents:
- Changes to the Australian Workplace Laws
- Sick Pay Guarantee for Specified Occupations
- Know Your Retail Leasing Obligations
- Thousands of Aussies Eligible for $5,000 Cash Boost
- Grants to Grow Your Business in 2023
- 10 Common Mistakes Executors Make
- Announcements
Changes to the Australian Workplace Laws
The Australian Government has passed the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022. This legislation amends the Fair Work Act to change a number of existing rules and introduces a range of new workplace laws.
The new laws start on different dates. Read on for more information about the changes and when they start.
Sick Pay Guarantee for Specified Occupations
The Victorian Government has introduced a Sick Pay Guarantee Scheme for casual and self-employed workers in specified occupations. The scheme provides up to five days a year of sick or carer’s pay at the National Minimum Wage and is being funded by the Government for a two-year trial period.
Which occupations does the scheme cover?
Know Your Retail Leasing Obligations
The 2022 changes to the Retail Leases Regulations 2013 included updated disclosure statements that reflect the 2020 changes to the Retail Leases Act 2003 (the Act).
When starting or renewing a retail lease, landlords must give their tenants a disclosure statement that outlines essential lease information (such as the term of the lease, occupancy costs, fit-out requirements) so the tenant can understand the key elements of the lease.
Thousands of Aussies Eligible for $5,000 Cash Boost
Aussies who are moving from a regional or remote area to study at university could get a one-off cash payment up to $5,000.
The Tertiary Access Payment helps with the cost of moving for study after completing year 12. It could be to a university, TAFE or another private education provider.
Grants to Grow Your Business in 2023
Whether you are looking to grow your business or need support to navigate through challenging times, your business could benefit from the pool of programs covering business development, employment incentives, disaster relief, energy rebates, wellbeing assistance and more.
The following list is a guide. Many more initiatives are available, targeted at specific sectors and business needs.
10 Common Mistakes Executors Make
Being asked to serve as an Estate Executor is an honourable duty. After all, you were most likely chosen as being someone the testator had full confidence in.
When the time comes for you to administer an Estate, you’ll quickly realise the role isn’t for the faint of heart. As Executor, you have a legal responsibility to administer the Deceased Estate according to what is stated in the Will.
Announcements:
This month we congratulate Richard (16 years) & Laurie (15 years) for bringing up work anniversaries.We also wish a very happy birthday to Maree!
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Important ATO Dates
| Lodgement Program | Date |
| January monthly activity statements | 21/02/2023 |
| Quarter 2 (October–December) activity statements | 28/02/2023 |
| Quarter 2 (October–December) GST instalment notices (forms S and T) | 28/02/2023 |
| Quarter 2 (October–December) PAYG instalment notices (forms R and T) | 28/02/2023 |
Other News
Paid Family & Domestic Violence Leave
Full-time, part-time and casual employees will be able to access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a 12-month period. It won’t be pro-rated for part-time or casual employees.
The full 10-day leave entitlement will be available upfront. It won’t accumulate from year to year if it’s not used.
The leave will be available from:
- 1 February 2023, for employees of non-small business employers (employers with 15 or more employees on 1 February 2023)
- 1 August 2023, for employees of small business employers (employers with less than 15 employees on 1 February 2023).
From 1 February 2023, there are rules about information that must not be included on an employee’s pay slip relating to paid family and domestic violence leave.
Employees will continue to be entitled to 5 days of unpaid family and domestic violence leave until they can access the new paid entitlement.
The new leave will be independently reviewed after 12 months to consider the impacts on small businesses, sole traders and people experiencing family and domestic violence.