Welcome to the Winter issue of Business Adviser. In this issue we address:
Minimum wage to rise by 3.5% from 1 July 2025: what employers need to know
This annual adjustment will see the minimum hourly rate rise from $24.10 to $24.95, providing affected workers with a weekly increase of approximately $32, or between $1,536 and $1,664 more annually (depending on the number of hours worked).
What failing to comply could cost your business
When running a business, it’s easy to focus on growth, service delivery, and customer satisfaction, but getting your obligations right when it comes to paying employees and contractors is just as important.
Key considerations before you commit to buying a vehicle for your business
Purchasing a vehicle for your business can be a strategic move, whether for transporting goods, visiting clients, or simply enhancing operational efficiency.
Crafting New Years Resolutions for your business
The start of a new financial year is the perfect opportunity to reset your business goals and refocus your strategy. Just like personal resolutions, business resolutions can help drive clarity, accountability, and growth – but they work best when they’re specific, realistic, and aligned with your long-term vision.
Creating right-to-disconnect policies that work for your business
As workplace expectations continue to shift, more Australian businesses are embracing right-to-disconnect policies, and not just as a perk, but as a practical step toward supporting employee wellbeing and reducing burnout.
Data security in the new financial year: what business owners need to know
As the new financial year begins, data security should be at the top of every business owner’s checklist. With increasing reliance on digital tools and growing cyber threats, protecting customer, employee, and financial information is no longer just good practice, it’s a compliance requirement.
Understanding mergers and upcoming regulatory changes in Australia
Thinking of merging or acquiring another business? Major changes to Australia’s merger laws are coming and they could reshape how deals get done from 2026.
Important: This is not advice. Clients should not act solely on the basis of the material contained in the Business Adviser. Items herein are general comments only and do not constitute or convey advice per se. Also changes in legislation may occur quickly. We therefore recommend that our formal advice be sought before acting in any of the areas. Articles in Business Adviser are not to be republished or reproduced for further distribution without requesting permission from HLB Mann Judd.