Ingredients peanut oil, for deep-frying 100 g potato flour 125 ml (½ cup) chilled soda water 2 egg whites 6 Moreton Bay bugs, peeled, intestinal tract removed, halved lengthwise 4 cm piece ginger, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 long red chillies, thinly sliced on an angle 2 spring onions, thinly sliced on…
A new government – tax changes? In case you are wondering what the incoming Labor Government said about tax during the election campaign, the brief answer is very little. Unlike at the 2019 election, Labor has not proposed any significant tax policies – unless you are a multinational. Labor has proposed to ‘close tax loopholes…
Get set for a minimum wage increase Following its Annual Wage Review 2021-22, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has made 2 announcements: The National Minimum Wage will increase by $40 per week, which amounts to an increase of 5.2% Award minimum wages will increase by 4.6%, which is subject to a minimum increase for award classifications…
Small business owners, know what you can claim this tax time! To ensure the best tax return for your business, it pays to know all the expenses and costs you can claim. Here’s a few key areas to tap into this tax season. As a small business, it’s important to know what you can claim…
Ingredients ½ small fennel bulb, coarsely chopped (reserve other half for salsa) 2 lemons, thinly sliced 1 ocean trout fillet (about 1.2kg), skin on pin-boned 1 bunch bronze fennel (see note) For drizzling: olive oil 180 gm sugarsnap peas, trimmed and sliced diagonally 120 gm podded peas (about 350gm unpodded) Meyer lemon and fennel salsa…
Flood Support Disaster recovery payments If your business was affected by the recent floods in NSW and Queensland, you may receive a recovery payment from a local, state or federal government agency. The ATO website advises that the income tax treatment of these support payments is as follows: Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (one off…
Flood Support Disaster recovery payments If you or your business was affected by the recent floods in NSW and Queensland, you may receive a recovery payment from a local, state or federal government agency. The ATO website advises that the income tax treatment of these support payments is as follows: Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment…
Federal Budget 2022-23 Budget overview On Tuesday 29 March 2022, the Treasurer, the Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP, delivered the Federal Budget 2022–23, his fourth Budget. The economic outlook has improved significantly since the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) 2021–22 in December last year. According to the Budget papers, the deficit over the 5 years…
Director identification number: A unique way to i-DIN-tify yourself…Do you have yours? Recent legislation has introduced new obligations for company directors requiring them to obtain a personal director identification number (‘Director ID’). So, if you are a director of a company you have new obligations to meet to ensure your ongoing director compliance. This…
Ingredients 4 Large Bugs (Split in Half & Cleaned) 50g Melted Butter 50g Butter 50g Plain Flour 250ml Full Cream Milk 250ml Thickened Cream Salt & Pepper Chives (chopped) 2 Garlic Cloves 150g Grated Cheese (or as much as you want) Method Brush bugs generously with melted butter & garlic, season with salt & pepper.…