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Business Name & Company Fees ASIC will bump up business name renewal fees from $44 to $45 (1 year), and $102 to $104 (3 years). Company registration rises from $597 to $611, and annual reviews from $321 to $329. Minimum Wage Increase The National Minimum Wage goes up by 3.5%, to $ 24.95/hour ($ 948/week), affecting pay […]
When does the new financial year start? The first of July each year, so the 2025–26 financial year officially begins on July 1, 2025. When can I lodge my tax return? You can lodge your tax return for the 2024–25 financial year from July 1, 2025. When is my tax return due? If you’re lodging […]