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 periods starting on or after 1 July.
Super Guarantee Hits 12%
Employer contributions to super rise from 11.5% to 12% on all eligible earnings. This is the final scheduled increase.
Paid Parental Leave Super Guarantee
The ATO will now pay super on government-funded Parental Leave Pay, starting 1 July.
No More ATO Interest Deductions
You can no longer claim tax deductions for interest (GIC/SIC) on ATO debt incurred from 1 July 2025 onwards.
Energy Bill Relief Rebates
Eligible small business electricity bills may receive up to $150 in rebates across 2025 (in two $75 instalments).
Right to Disconnect for Small Businesses
From 26 August 2025, employees can refuse work-related contact outside business hours. Right to Disconnect laws will apply to small businesses (fewer than 15 staff).
Country of Origin Labelling for Seafood
From 1 July 2026, hospitality businesses must include country of origin labelling for seafood. A 12-month transition period is now underway, with guidance being released in stages.
For the full list of changes head here.
Source: business.gov.au