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Get your rental right this tax time

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is reminding rental property owners and their tax agents to take care when lodging their tax return this tax time. ATO Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh explained that the ATO’s review of income tax returns show 9 in 10 rental property owners are getting their return wrong. ‘Landlords and their registered tax agents … Continued

***MEDIA ALERT***

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ACOSS will hold a press conference in Canberra today to launch its Cost of Living Report on the devastating impact of low income support payments.   When: 11.30am Where: Mural Hall, Parliament House Who: ACOSS Deputy CEO Edwina MacDonald; lived expert Sam Thomas; lived expert Emily Lightfoot Contact details: Charlie Moore: 0452 606 171

***MEDIA ALERT***

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ACOSS will hold a press conference in Canberra on Monday to launch its Cost of Living Report on the devastating impact of low income support payments.   When: 11.30am Where: Mural Hall, Parliament House Who: ACOSS Deputy CEO Edwina MacDonald; lived expert Sam Thomas; lived expert Emily Lightfoot Contact details: Charlie Moore: 0452 606 171

Mildura man jailed for 7 years for GST fraud

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A Mildura man has been sentenced in the County Court of Victoria this week to 7.5 years in prison after obtaining more than $830,000 in fraudulent GST refunds contrary to s134.2 of the Criminal Code (Cth). The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) says this latest result of the extensive efforts under Operation Protego serves as a warning to … Continued

NEW CARBON CAPTURE ACREAGE RELEASE IN FANTASYLAND

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WHACKY GOVERNMENT RELEASES NEW CCS ACREAGE   Imaginary friends to invent new science   Australia has taken a giant leap of faith, with the government releasing vast new offshore sites — 10 areas in seven basins off WA, VIC and TAS — for an unproven science.   For about 20 years, governments, big fossil fuel … Continued

Perth man jailed as Protego enforcement action continues

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A Perth man was sentenced yesterday in the Perth District Court to two years’ imprisonment to be released after serving 12 months, after obtaining almost $110,000 in fraudulent GST refunds contrary to s134.2 of the Criminal Code (Cth). He will be released on a recognisance in the sum of $1000 to be of good behaviour for … Continued

TEACHERS ACT AGAINST SCHOOLS NUCLEAR SUBS PROGRAM

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MOVES TO BOYCOTT BRAINWASHING TOOL Children being taught to make weapons   Teachers are moving to boycott a new pro-nuclear-fuel brainwashing program being introduced into schools. There’s growing momentum within unions to ban the Nuclear-powered Submarine Propulsion Challenge, which is a Defence Department initiative backed by the Federal and Victorian governments. In a blatant attempt … Continued

Need a helping hand this tax time?

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is continuing to provide dedicated support to taxpayers this tax time. Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh acknowledged that for some, tax can seem overwhelming. ‘The ATO is here to help with the support you need to get it right this tax time.’ Tax Help The Tax Help program is a free … Continued

Pharmacists can deliver on current and future challenges

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Following the release of the Australian Government’s Intergenerational Report 2023, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has called for pharmacists to be able to do more to support the country’s increased healthcare needs as our population ages. The report, released yesterday, highlights five major factors affecting public policy moving forward. In particular, the report acknowledges … Continued