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Business Reinvention: Turning Experience Into a Powerful New Chapter

WLM is proud to share an inspiring story from one of our clients, Victoria Lewis, founder of Business Activators and MPreneurs

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Payday Super: Fundamental Changes for Employers

If you run a business, you already know the juggling act that comes with managing the payroll process — paying staff on time, managing cash flow, and staying compliant. From 1 July 2026, there’s a major change coming that will reshape how you handle..

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Creating a more dynamic and resilient economy

The Productivity Commission (PC) has been tasked by the Australian Government to conduct an inquiry into creating a more dynamic and resilient economy. The PC was asked to identify priority reforms and develop actionable recommendations.

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Instant asset write-off threshold increased to 20k till 30 June for eligible businesses

It has been a long time coming, but the Government finally passed legislation increasing the instant asset write-off threshold for the year ending 30 June 2025 to $20,000.

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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

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).

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Electric vehicles causing sparks

The Fringe Benefits Tax year (FBT) ends on 31 March. We explore the problem areas regarding electric vehicles that are likely to attract the ATO’s attention.   

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How to take advantage of the 1 July super cap increase

From 1 July 2024, the amount you can contribute to super will increase. We show you how to take advantage of the change. 

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Getting back what you put in: Loans to get a business started

It’s not uncommon for business owners to pour their money into a business to get it up and running and to sustain it until it can survive on its own. A recent case highlights the dangers of taking money out of a company without carefully considering..

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Stage 3 personal income tax cuts redesigned

The personal income tax cuts legislated to commence on 1 July 2024 will be realigned and redistributed under a proposal released by the Federal Government.

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