by epoch | Sep 5, 2025 | eNews
In a widely anticipated move on 12 August 2025, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) delivered a 25 basis point rate cut, lowering the cash rate from 3.85% to 3.60%, the third reduction this year. This rate is now at its lowest level since March 2023, signalling...
by epoch | Sep 5, 2025 | eNews
Australia’s new Right to Disconnect law has come into effect. That means it is now illegal to contact your employees after hours unless it is reasonable to do so. The reasonableness test considers numerous factors, including urgency, the employee’s role, personal and...
by epoch | Aug 6, 2025 | eNews
This tax season, we’ve seen a surge in questions about whether interest on a loan can be claimed as a tax deduction. It’s a great question, as the way interest expenses are treated can significantly affect your overall tax position. However, the rules...
by epoch | Aug 6, 2025 | eNews
Super guarantee rate now 12%: what it means for employers From 1 July 2025, the superannuation guarantee (SG) rate officially rose to 12% of ordinary time earnings (OTE). This is the final step in the gradual increase legislated under previous reforms. What’s...
by epoch | Aug 6, 2025 | eNews
With the purchasing of luxury vehicles on the rise, it’s important to be aware of some specific features of the tax system that can impact the real cost of purchase. Often, the tax rules provide taxpayers with a worse tax outcome if the car will be used for...