Changes to the association laws came into effect on 1 September 2016, including amendments made to the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (the Act) and a new Regulation. The following is a summary of the key changes: An association is no longer required to reserve a name prior to making an application to register an association, or an application to change…read more →
In recognition that some small businesses needed extra time to get ready, the ATO has extended the time to make the changes and be SuperStream ready until 28 October 2016. There are a number of options a small business can choose to implement SuperStream: using a payroll system that meets the standard a super fund’s online system a messaging portal…read more →
On 1 September 2016, the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) released the 2016 NFP Governance and Performance Study. The 2016 Study, entitled Raising the Bar, highlights the key themes, challenges and opportunities the not-for-profit sector is currently facing. Compiled from focus groups, one-on-one interviews and a survey of NFP Directors and Executives, the 2016 NFP Governance and Performance Study…read more →