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Not surprisingly most of the stories in this month's edition are related to COVID-19 and it's financial impact.

  • Funding for the arts - the music and performing arts industries and their workers continue to be some of the hardest hit by COVID-19 restrictions. Read more about what help is available to both individuals and organisations.
  • ATO's fraud warpath - not surprisingly, with so much government assistance available at the moment the ATO has commenced the weeding out of those who have fraudulently taken advantage of any of the Coronavirus Economic Response Package measures, including those that have entered into schemes to gain access to the stimulus measures. Do not worry though, if you have made a genuine mistake, the ATO has stated if you work with them, they will give you the support you need without needing to repay money or be penalised.
  • Minimum wage increases - 2020 wage increases will be rolled out rather than all commence on 1 July 2020. Read more to see where your industry sits in the time line.
  • New flexible parental leave payment rules - more flexible arrangements commenced 1 July 2020, so if you're expecting a new addition you can read here how these might change how you return to work.
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