New Government - A new Budget

The first Budget announced in May by the Treasurer, Mr Wayne Swan, had been anticipated for some time and there was considerable speculation (and strategic pre-announcements) as to what it might contain. There were few surprises and we bring you an article on the main contents as they apply to many of our clients. In a separate article, we discuss the implications of dropping your private health insurance with the formal announcement of new Medicare thresholds.

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Client Infocus
EW Tipping Foundation - Changing expectations

The Foundation recognises the rights of everyone, regardless of ability, to enjoy equal rights and responsibilities as citizens. This includes the right to choose the way they want to live, to participate in the community and to receive respect. Read more

Presenting one of Australia's leading economists

Whilst some may argue that the local and worldwide economic climate is fragile, David Robertson, Head of Markets at Bendigo Bank has his insights. Attend the first of our Whitehorse Business Series with one of Australia's leading economists. Read more

Tax tip infocus - Leaving private health insurance?

With the new Medicare thresholds announced in the Budget you may be considering opting out of private insurance. We discuss some of the ramifications. Read more

Federal Budget update

Announcement of the Government’s first Budget was long anticipated and discussed. We bring you some of the highlights. Read more

Year end tax tips

Some of these tax tips may enable you to reduce your tax liability. Read more

Why should I work for you?

Attracting and retaining great employees is difficult. As an employer, you need to have a compelling case why they should work for you. Read more

Rental affordability scheme

Incentives were announced in the Budget to make rental housing available to low and middle income earners. Read more

Count newsletter

Read the latest Count Report with articles including:

Why it pays to sit tight on super
Debt consolidation
Save Australia! - Save

Around the firm

Our recent Investment Market Update seminar with Brian Long from the respected research company Van Eyk was a great success. Brian discussed the reasons why share markets had boomed for such a long time and why we should expect changing fundamentals in the future. We received many favourable comments about the seminar and these half yearly investment updates should not be missed.

Pam Kaur commenced in our Audit team after several years with another Chartered firm and prior to that, running her own business. She brings a rich mix of experience and maturity and has thoroughly enjoyed her first couple of months meeting our clients.

Stephanie Bal has recently started in our Admin team.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Sean Anderson who married Ranjana in late May and to Helen and David Boucher on the birth of their daughter Georgie. May Kee is also to marry Chia Yong on June 28. Katelyn Nixon will marry Craig, also on June 28.

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Disclaimer: This publication has been prepared on the basis of information available at the date of preparation. The information is general in nature and is not to be taken as substitute for specific professional advice. We recommend that our advice be sought on specific issues prior to acting on transactions affected.

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