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Modern Awards varied from 1 July 2024 to include a Delegates rights clause
The Closing Loopholes Act amendments required the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to include a delegates rights clause to be included in all Modern Awards. At the time of writing this article, the FWC’s online copies of the Modern Awards had not been updated to include the new delegates rights clause, however the FWC had released a decision amending each of the Modern Awards from 1 July 2024.
Employment regulation changes from 1 July 2024 – Increased capacity for Unions to enter workplaces without notice
From 1 July 2024, the Fair Work Commission is empowered to issue an exemption certificate to a permit holder (Union), allowing them to enter a workplace or business premises without prior notice if they are investigating a suspected contravention in certain circumstances.
Forvis Mazars announced Firm of the Year at Australian Accounting Awards
Forvis Mazars is thrilled to be announced Firm of the Year at the 2024 Australian Accounting Awards alongside Senior Manager, Jennifer Dessi, who also won Accounting Consultant of the Year for her outstanding efforts in the industry.
Your people matter: Looking after the mental health and well-being of your workforce
Victoria's new tax will strike hard after a 10 year sleep
When the next book is written about Australian taxation reform, the Victorian Commercial and Industrial Property Tax (CIPT) will deserve a full chapter. From the perspective of what it could lead to, it is possibly Australia’s most significant tax change since the GST.
Queensland State Budget summary 2024 - 25
The Queensland Treasurer announced its 2024-25 state budget on 11 June 2024 ahead of the State Government election later this year. While there is significant investment in infrastructure, energy and housing, there are a number of ‘pre-election sweetners’. This article summarises the key tax and other measures expected to be relevant to Forvis Mazars Queensland clients.
Forvis Mazars in Australia announces new financial advisory Partner to strengthen its corporate finance team
Forvis Mazars, the international audit, tax and advisory firm, is proud to announce the expansion of its financial advisory and transaction services division in Melbourne, with the appointment of new financial advisory Partner, Simon Johnson.
National Minimum Wage and Modern Award rates increase announced
Today at 10:30 am AEST, The Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down the Annual Wage Review 2023-24 decision.
Forvis Mazars shakes up professional services industry with its new $5 billion global network
Mazars 2024-2025 Federal Budget tax & superannuation brief
The Federal Treasurer, Dr Jim Chalmers, handed down the 2024–25 Federal Budget at 7:30 pm (AEST) on 14 May 2024.