Work-related travel With working from home being the dominant work modality for so many of us in the last financial year, the ATO released new guidelines to understand the dealing of work travel and living away from home costs. Check out this breakdown! anz.msiglobal.org/work-related-t…

No Jab No Job - Fiji’s Mandatory Vaccination Laws Different countries have different ways of managing the COVID-19 pandemic. Heres a dive into Fiji and some of the laws surrounding vaccinations. anz.msiglobal.org/fijis-mandator… anz.msiglobal.org/fijis-no-jab-n…

Director ID The Australian Government is introducing a new program designed to increase transparency and reduce business phoenixing. Part of this requires directors to apply for a unique identification number before November 2022. Get the details here! anz.msiglobal.org/director-id-la…

Employee vs Contractor This distinction has been a hotly debated topic in the last few years, with several common misconceptions on the differences, and legal precedence ignited by the likes of ride-share services and new delivery business models. anz.msiglobal.org/employee-vs-co…

Family Court Changes The Federal Circuit and Family Court Australia (FCFCOA) was created to alleviate the cost, complexity and delay families were experiencing under the previous two-court system. Some of the key changes are highlighted here! anz.msiglobal.org/family-court-c…

Oreon Client Story: Peter Karounos Business structures and financial management are important no matter your size and its crucial to have the right partners for you and your goals. Learn more about Peter’s journey! peterkarounos.com anz.msiglobal.org/peter-karounos/

Taxation Law When facing challenging legal issues, you want the best people in your corner. Morrow’s Legal Counsel, Russell Krupp, received recognition as a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Tax Law, so he can better serve clients. anz.msiglobal.org/morrows-legal-…

Windfall Gains Tax Ever heard of Windfall Gains Tax before? The Victorian Parliament are looking into a tax based on the Windfall Gain property owners receive from improved zoning. Here’s a great article with an example to highlight the consideration. anz.msiglobal.org/windfall-gains…

Room on Fire Vintage clothing has become a major trend among young people in the last few years. Adelaide-based business Room on Fire is successfully capitalising on this growth, building digital relationships with suppliers and rapidly expanding online! anz.msiglobal.org/room-on-fire-v…

Director ID The new requirement for Directors has been getting attention since its release in November 2021. Your circumstances will define the date which you need to have the Director ID by, but why not start the year off with an easy, important task! anz.msiglobal.org/obtain-your-di…

Fresh Year, Fresh Business A new year provides an opportunity to review last years' performance, and create a plan on how to get to where you want to go. Here’s a great plan for Pharmacy’s to run through, that applies to many other service businesses. anz.msiglobal.org/fresh-year-as-…

Commercial Rent Relief The ongoing changes in local and federal government support for the pandemic are hard to keep up with. Its worth double-checking with your local MSI member to ensure you’re making the most of the up-to-date financial support! anz.msiglobal.org/nsw-rent-relie…

Casual Employees The definition of Casual Employees by the Federal Government is evolving to encompass more of the edge cases and court decisions in the last few years, and to prevent ‘double-dipping’. Learn more about it here! anz.msiglobal.org/clarity-on-cas…

Investing in Bonds Diversity is a key to risk management and long-term portfolio success. There are many ways to achieve diversity, however some people don't know the financial products to support this - here’s an explainer on Bonds and their role! anz.msiglobal.org/bonds-investme…

Fixed vs Variable One of the big questions in managing loans is deciding on fixed interest rates, or variable. Member firm Morrows put together a great explainer for the current interest rate landscape and factors to consider in your decision. anz.msiglobal.org/fixing-home-lo…

White Forest Design For the full journey from employment and across two businesses, Mandy Primett has been supported by Oreon Partners and now runs a successful interior design studio.Enjoy the success story! ‘For a life beautifully designed’ anz.msiglobal.org/white-forest-d…

Business Growth Different business have different objectives, but one of the common goals is certainty. Certainty in the current and future success of the business. Here are 5 tips on growing your business and getting more confidence in the long-term! anz.msiglobal.org/growing-your-b…

Onboarding Employees From culture to compliance, not all businesses have processes for onboarding new employees. Here is a quick support for some of the key obligations an employer has when onboarding new employees. anz.msiglobal.org/onboarding/

Refinancing Restructuring, or locking in new rates for your mortgage can be either a good or bad idea. It will primarily depend on your goals, motivation for the change and the interest rate landscape. Here’s a quick guide on why and how to do it! anz.msiglobal.org/refinancing-gu…

2022 Budget With Australia approaching a federal election, this years budget has come under much scrutiny. Here’s a look at some of the main takeaways for Businesses and Individuals. anz.msiglobal.org/2022-budget-wr…