R&D Tax Concession is a broad-based, market driven tax concession which allows companies to deduct up to 125% of qualifying expenditure incurred on R&D activities when lodging their corporate tax return. For more information, visit www.ausindustry.gov.au.
The EMDG Scheme is a key Australian Government financial assistance program which supports exporters of a wide range of...
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In response to a recommendation of the 2010 Productivity Commission Report recommendation about the contribution of the non-profit sector to Australia’s economy and wellbeing, the ABS has released its Draft Information Development Plan for Non-Profit Institutions.
The purpose of the plan is to address future statistical information needs for Australia’s third sector via a framework for measurement, in terms of...
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More than two fifths (43 per cent) of Australian business women reported that tax concessions are a key factor in reducing the environmental impact of their business, according to a survey released today by the Australian Businesswomen’s Network (ABN).
The survey conducted by ABN, a national community of nearly 20,000 businesswomen, is based on the...
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In the current economic climate, although Australia escaped the worst of the Global Financial Crisis, many SME’s remain vulnerable to having real problems with financial management.
So here are some tips to assist.
Firstly, it is crucial that you plan for your financial survival.
Your financial survival plan should include a detailed financial analysis, covering everything from cash...
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The Government has released a discussion paper on improved support to Australians with severe or profound disability who need supported employment through Australian Disability Enterprises.
Community Services Minister, Jenny Macklin, said the discussion paper offered a starting point for a new ten-year vision to see people with disability achieving greater participation and inclusion in the community...
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It’s not unusual for organisations to have financial and human resource restrictions that make the development and implementation of a strong advocacy and lobbying campaign seem daunting, if not impossible. Consequently, opportunities are lost and important public policy issues fail to achieve the public prominence and government support they deserve.
But it doesn’t have to be...
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