Brackenbury Green & Owen

12/02/2026

Small businesses are under more pressure than ever right now, with increasing employment compliance requirements and expenses, rising running costs, and lack of government support, especially for rural businesses. If you've got 5 minutes, let the government know what your business is struggling with.

We know businesses are under pressure right now. If things are going to change, government needs to hear what’s happening on the ground. This is your chance to make that happen.

Our Business Conditions Survey takes your real-world experience straight to decision-makers. It helps shape the policies we push for, the funding we fight for, and the support we argue businesses need. What you share becomes the evidence behind our advocacy.

With an election fast approaching, government is setting its priorities now. Your input makes sure those priorities reflect the realities businesses face.

The survey closes 16 February. This is your final chance to have your say.

Take the survey now. https://nam.dcv.ms/tf9b6xQQAf

17/12/2025

With 2025 drawing to a close and the festive season upon us, we would like to extend our best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with peace, joy and prosperity.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our valued clients for their continued business and support throughout 2025.

Our office will be closed from 1pm Friday 19th December, 2025 until 9am Monday 5th January, 2026.

26/03/2025

The 2025-26 budget has been released. Unfortunately, it contains nothing that will be of any help to the majority of small business owners. The temporary $20,000 instant asset write-off limit, set to end on 30th June 2025, which has yet to be legislated after being announced in last year's budget, was not increased or extended in this year's budget, which means the limit will drop back to $1,000 from the 1st July 2025.

The only real saving for taxpayers will come in 2026 and 2027 when the 16% tax rate, which applies to taxable income between $18,201 and $45,000, is reduced to 15%, and then 14%, if the measure is passed through parliament.

The full budget papers can be found here: https://budget.gov.au/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJQSPJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXQUqRmo68Y949aUNRijBpqztfuWaK3bt9prnmWF17E2sNo2hdcTUncvyg_aem_-8k2F_0tUdz2XGJ5XOM4oA

23/01/2025

$1,000 SafeWork Small Business Rebates

Did you know that eligible small businesses can claim a rebate of up to $1,000 to offset the purchase of safety equipment?

Head over to the NSW Government's website to find the eligibility criteria, list of safety equipment items covered, and the online application form:

https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/1000-safework-small-business-rebate

28/12/2024

BG&O would like to extend our sincere condolences to Fiona, Heather, Rowena, Jocelyn and families. Neil’s passion for his work and dedication to the local community inspired many and his patience, kindness, and humility made him loved by all. Neil was an absolute gentleman with a heart of gold who will certainly be missed.

18/12/2024

With the festive season upon us once again, we would like to wish all of our valued clients a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued business and support throughout 2024.

Our office will be closed from 1pm Friday 20th December, 2024 until 9am Monday 6th January, 2025.

09/12/2024

Congratulations to Quirindi High student Lachlan Stenner, recipient of the The Brackenbury Green and Owen Award for the most outstanding achievement in Mathematics. Lachlan, a Year 10 student, achieved first place in Year 11 Mathematics Advanced, which is quite an accomplishment.

05/12/2024

Proud sponsor of this amazing tourist attraction. Make sure you get down to see the new Christmas-themed light show.

03/11/2024

BG&O are excited to be part of the chamber’s shop local promotion. We’ll be completing entry forms on behalf of all clients who pay invoices during the next 6 weeks.

📣IT'S OFFICIAL TODAY-$2,000 Christmas Giveaway🎁
The Liverpool Business Chamber Inc. is excited to launch today our MEGA Christmas Shop Locally Promotion. Six week promotion until Friday, 13th December.🎁🛒

Spend $30 dollars or more in any participating Chamber Member's business and you are eligible to fill out a FREE entry form with a chance to WIN in our two MEGA draws. Who knows, you could be one of the lucky winners!

Look for the 'Shop Locally Promotion' posters in the windows or inside businesses. 🎁

We can't wait for the first draw! On Saturday, 30th November 2024, between 7 pm - 8 pm at the Quirindi Silo Art Christmas Event, we'll be drawing 10 winners, each receiving $100 worth of vouchers. It's going to be an exciting evening! 🎁🎄💸

Wonderful opportunity to support our members and communities, with everyone who enters having a chance to win Shop Locally vouchers to spend HERE in the Liverpool Plains Shire before Christmas. 😊

30/10/2024

HELP Indexation Credit

The government announced that it will cap the HELP indexation rate to be the lower of either the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or Wage Price Index (WPI). This change will take effect when it becomes law.

This relief will be backdated to all HELP, VET Student Loan, Australian Apprenticeship Support Loan and other study or training support loan accounts that existed on 1 June 2023.

Indexation was applied based on the CPI on 1 June 2023 and 1 June 2024. After the law has changed, the ATO will process adjustments to reflect the lower indexation amounts for these years and credit the amount to your study or training support loan. You don’t need to do anything.

Where your study loan is less than $0 after the adjustment, you may receive a refund for the excess amount to your nominated bank account – if you have no outstanding tax debts.

To ensure you receive any such refunds, please make sure the ATO have the correct bank account recorded for you. You can update your bank account details with the ATO via myGov.

More information can be found at: https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/study-and-training-support-loans/study-and-training-loans-what-s-new

29/10/2024

Tips for avoiding tax time shock:

Let your employer know if you have a HECS or HELP debt so they can withhold additional tax.

Only claim the tax-free threshold with one employer.

Think about taking out private hospital insurance to mitigate the Medicare levy surcharge if your income looks like it might exceed the relevant thresholds.

Check your private health insurance company has your income estimate within the correct tier to avoid receiving too much rebate.

Consider voluntarily entering the PAYG instalment system to pre-pay tax if you earn business or investment income and aren't already in the PAYG system.