Interstate properties and land tax

On 16 December the Queensland Government announced amendments to land tax. The amendments relate to how land tax is calculated. This may apply to you if you own, or have an interest/share in, property in Queensland an in another Australian state or territory. The aim...

Scam Awareness Week

Scam Awareness week took place between the 08-12 November 2021 to encourage everyone to start a conversation about scams to reduce stigma and help people recognize a scam sooner, or prevent it from happening in the first place. According to the ACCC Scamwatch, scams...

Granny flat CGT exemptions for older Australians

Effective 1 July 2021, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) will not apply to eligible granny flat arrangements. The CGT exemption requires: The owner/s of the property to be individuals; Eligible person/s to have eligible granny flat interest/s in the property; and A written and...

Qld Flooding and Disaster Recovery Grants and Loans

Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants – South East Queensland Rainfall and Flooding Businesses – Grants of up to $50,000 are available for affected small businesses following the South East Queensland Rainfall and Flooding to hire or purchase...