From January 1, 2025 there are a few changes coming into effect that could impact your business. Such as underpayment of wages will now be a criminal offence, expansions on plastics ban, disconnect laws, reforms to tax and BAS agent obligations, tax administration, superannuation and reporting obligations, changes to land tax thresholds and more.
Learn more here.
Did you know that Food Safety Supervisors (FSS) are now required in nearly all food businesses? Each business should have an FSS reasonably available to supervise at all times and should display the certificate inside the business. In many cases, it will be necessary to have more than one person trained. Make sure your certificate is provided in the above format.
Check out this link for further details.
Earlier this month the NSW Office of the 24-hour Economy Commissioner released their quarterly Data after Dark report which showed the Hawkesbury's night-time spending grew by 9.4%.
Read full report here.
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) was established in 2016 to advocate for, and give assistance to, small business and family enterprises. This includes assistance with disputes. The independent review considers whether the ASBFEO’s functions and operations are effective, and further feedback is being sought through a survey.
The survey will help the Independent Reviewer to ensure the ASBFEO is meeting the needs of the small business community. Small businesses, family enterprises, the franchising sector and their representatives are invited to provide feedback through the survey. The survey closes on 31 March 2025.
Visit the survey to share your feedback.
The Small Business Commissioner recently announced changes to the operating restrictions for certain businesses on ANZAC Day. It is critical for businesses to understand the operational rules and employee entitlements as there has been a significant update to premises that are used wholly or predominantly for the retail sale of goods. Non-exempt retail shops are no longer allowed to open after 1pm and some businesses previously able to open will now no longer be able to trade.
To see all changes read full article here.
Access essential information and support that can help you and your family plan and prepare ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfreds.
The NSW Government’s proposed changes to workers' compensation have significant implications for small and medium businesses. These reforms aim to streamline the system, reduce costs, and make the process clearer and more efficient, introducing new rules that employers will need to follow.
Read more here.
Hawkesbury ClubGRANTS support community organisations and groups proposing to carry out projects that provide support to people in the Hawkesbury Local Government Area (LGA). Grants ranging from $500 to $40,000 are available for services and projects in the following areas:
This application closes 31 May 2025 at 5pm. Learn more and apply here.
This grant is providing co-funding to eligible private EV Charge Point Operators (CPOs) to own and operate lower powered direct current (DC) public EV fast chargers at council and business-owned tourism sites across regional NSW. This application closes 28 March 2025 at 5pm. Learn more and apply here.
The NSW Government is co-funding an EV charging network. We seek landowners and leaseholders interested in hosting stations, to share a list of potential sites to developers (Charge Point Operators). This application closes 28 March 2025 at 5pm. Learn more and apply here.
If you are a small business owner in NSW, this $1,000 rebate will help you purchase safety items to improve work health and safety for you and your workers. Learn more and apply here.
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The City of Hawkesbury is predominantly situated on Dharug Country and includes Darkinjung Country in the Colo Heights and St Albans areas. Hawkesbury City Council recognises and acknowledges the Dharug and Darkinjung Peoples as the Traditional Custodians across this land. Hawkesbury City Council pays respect to all Dharug and Darkinjung Elders past and present and acknowledges their continuing contribution to the life of this City and the region.
