Central Business Solutions

01/12/2025

Payday super is coming ... from 1st July 2026 employers must pay their employees super at the same time as they pay wages.

Changes to how employers calculate, pay and report super guarantee under Payday Super.

08/07/2025

Employers, mark down July 14 in your calendars.

That’s when Single Touch Payroll (STP) data needs to be finalised.

The sooner you do, the sooner your staff can lodge their tax return.

04/06/2025

Superannuation update reminder for employers ...
From 1st July 2025 the superannuation guarantee rate will increase from 11.5% to 12%

04/06/2025

EOFY is fast approaching. The recent announcement by the Fair Work Commission of an increase to the national minimum wage is a good reminder to check the pay rates of all of your employees. Updates to award rates will be released soon and can be found at www.fairwork.gov.au

The Annual Wage Review decision has been announced by the Fair Work Commission and from 1 July 2025:

- the National Minimum Wage will increase to $948 per week or $24.95 per hour
- minimum award wages will increase by 3.5%.

The increase will apply from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2025.

We’re currently updating our pay tools and resources with the new rates. Find more info and make sure you’re subscribed to our email updates to be reminded when the new pay rates are available here: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/workplace-laws/annual-wage-review/annual-wage-review-2024-2025

14/08/2023

25/10/2022

The past few years have been challenging for everyone both personally and professionally. Beyond Blue has developed a program call NewAccess for Small Business Owners which is specifically aimed at small business owners who need some extra support to cope.

Beyond Blue’s NewAccess for Small Business Owners is a guided self-help mental health coaching program. If you feel like you need some extra support, reach out you are not alone.

30/04/2020

Engaging the services of a qualified and registered bookkeeper can help micro and small businesses get through these challenging times. As a member of the ICB I have a great support team and knowledge bank helping me to help my clients.

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) has urged the government to consider a voucher system of up to $4000 which will help small businesses access advisory services.

31/03/2020

This article may be useful to business owners who are trying to answer questions from their employees and for employee's trying to understand the difference between JobSeeker and JobKeeper payments. However, these are uncertain times and new announcements are being made all the time. If you are unsure of what suits your individual situation the best please seek professional advice.

Here's what you need to know about the Government's new wage subsidy scheme and how it differs from unemployment benefits.

30/03/2020

A "Job Keeper" payment has been announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison - eligible employers will receive $1500 per fortnight that must be passed on to workers.

More detail: https://ab.co/2yjIG3Y

23/03/2020

Not an extensive list but it may help clear up some of the confusion. Let's work together to flatten the curve and get life back on track as soon as possible. If you don't have to go out then don't. If you can work from home do. But most importantly be kind to others, this is a stressful situation for everyone.