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[![Property subdivision projects: the tax implications](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/Property%20subdivision%20projects%20the%20tax%20implications.png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/property-subdivision-projects-the-tax-implications)

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**Charley Tarchichi**

 14 May 2025 —  3 min read

### [Property subdivision projects: the tax implications](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/property-subdivision-projects-the-tax-implications)

As the urban sprawl continues in most major Australian cities, we are often asked to advise on the tax treatment of subdivision projects. Before jumping in and committing to anything, it is important to understand the tax liabilities that might..

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[![The proposed ban on non-compete clauses](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/The%20proposed%20ban%20on%20non-compete%20clauses.png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/the-proposed-ban-on-non-compete-clauses)

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**Dan McGrath**

 08 April 2025 —  3 min read

### [The proposed ban on non-compete clauses](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/the-proposed-ban-on-non-compete-clauses)

**In the 2025-26 Federal Budget, the Government announced a ban on non-compete clauses and “no poach” agreements.** The Government also intends to consult on the use of non-compete clauses for those on high incomes (currently $175,000 and above).

[Read more](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/the-proposed-ban-on-non-compete-clauses)

[![Minimise your business tax - 2025 tax planning guide](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/Minimise%20your%20business%20tax%20-%202025%20tax%20planning%20guide-2.png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/minimise-your-business-tax-2025-tax-planning-guide)

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**Amanda Rogers**

 07 April 2025 —  11 min read

### [Minimise your business tax - 2025 tax planning guide](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/minimise-your-business-tax-2025-tax-planning-guide)

Are you looking to increase the cashflow for your business as well as personal cashflow?  Effective tax planning leading up to 30 June 2025 can help you achieve your financial goals.

[Read more](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/minimise-your-business-tax-2025-tax-planning-guide)

[![Vehicle FBT Compliance: ATO's Crackdown on Private Use](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/Vehicle%20FBT.png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/vehicle-fbt-compliance-atos-crackdown-on-private-use)

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**Charley Tarchichi**

 07 April 2025 —  2 min read

### [Vehicle FBT Compliance: ATO's Crackdown on Private Use](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/vehicle-fbt-compliance-atos-crackdown-on-private-use)

Are you an employer with a fleet of vehicles on your books? If so, the ATO has a targeted crackdown on these vehicles being used for private purposes.

[Read more](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/vehicle-fbt-compliance-atos-crackdown-on-private-use)

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**Charley Tarchichi**

 12 March 2025 —  5 min read

### [FBT for employees and contractors - what you need to know](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/fbt-for-employees-and-contractors)

**The Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year ends on 31 March. We’ve outlined the hot spots for employers and contractors.**

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**Amanda Rogers**

 12 March 2025 —  2 min read

### [Ban on foreign property investor purchases](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/ban-on-foreign-property-investor-purchases)

As part of the plan to discourage foreign "land banking", significant changes have been announced regarding foreign investment in the Australian property market.

[Read more](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/ban-on-foreign-property-investor-purchases)

[![Dan McGrath CEO WLM accounting](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/End%20of%20year%20CEO%20message%202024.png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/end-of-year-ceo-message-2024)

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**Dan McGrath**

 10 December 2024 —  2 min read

### [End of year CEO message 2024](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/end-of-year-ceo-message-2024)

We hear from our CEO, Dan McGrath, about the major milestones of 2024 for WLM: including strategic changes, leadership updates, technological advancements, and future goals.

[Read more](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/end-of-year-ceo-message-2024)

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**James Coles**

 18 November 2024 —  4 min read

### [5 Key GST considerations on the acquisition of a renewable energy project](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/5-key-gst-considerations-on-the-acquisition-of-a-renewable-energy-project)

**When acquiring a renewable energy project, understanding the GST implications is crucial to ensure you are claiming the maximum GST credits while staying compliant with the ATO.**

[Read more](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/5-key-gst-considerations-on-the-acquisition-of-a-renewable-energy-project)

[![When overseas workers are Australian employees](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/When%20overseas%20workers%20are%20Australian%20employees%20(3).png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/when-overseas-workers-are-australian-employees)

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**Dan McGrath**

 15 November 2024 —  8 min read

### [When overseas workers are Australian employees](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/when-overseas-workers-are-australian-employees)

The Fair Work Commission has determined that a Philippines based "independent contractor" was an employee unfairly dismissed by her Australian employer.

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[![what makes or breaks christmas](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/What%20makes%20or%20breaks%20Christmas%20(1).png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/what-makes-or-breaks-christmas)

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**Amanda Rogers**

 15 November 2024 —  4 min read

### [What makes or breaks Christmas?](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/what-makes-or-breaks-christmas)

**The cost of living has eased over the past year but consumers are still under pressure. For business, planning is the key to managing Christmas volatility.**

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- [E-Guide: Tax and accounting considerations for setting up an insurance underwriting agency in Australia](https://explore.wlm.com.au/tax-and-accounting-considerations-for-setting-up-an-insurance-underwriting-agency-in-australia)
- [A guide to the Federal Budget 2025 - 26](https://explore.wlm.com.au/a-guide-to-the-federal-budget-2025-26)
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