The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has refreshed the way that taxpayers claim deductions for costs incurred when working from home. The changes better reflect contemporary working from home arrangements. Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh explained that taxpayers can choose one of two methods to claim working…

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The Australian Electoral Commission advised that Accommodation Association of Australia’s members have voted overwhelmingly (96%) in favour of the amalgamation with Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA). Respected accommodation sector stalwart Michael Johnson will be the first CEO of the new peak accommodation…

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ASIS International is a global community of security practitioners with 34,000 members, in 150+ countries, from virtually every industry. Their online community, ASIS Connects, is a valued resource and learning hub. Security professionals can share insights, discuss best practises, network, and ultimately strengthen global ties within the security profession (something that benefits citizenry around the world). 

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The Optical Distributors & Manufacturers Association (ODMA) has announced that Chief Executive Finola Carey will leave the organisation at the end of April to take up semi-retirement. Ms Carey has served as Chief Executive of ODMA since 2010 and has spent a collective 27 years in the organisation, having previously served as Executive Director…

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Members of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) have voted in favour of the proposed merger of the two associations at Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs) in Sydney on Tuesday, 28 February 2023. Across all resolutions, an average of 96.5 per cent of AFA votes and 96.7 per cent of FPA votes were in favour.  The merger proposal…

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Sydney Masonic Centre look forward to starting each New Year with enthusiasm and excitement for what lies ahead. SMC have just completed upgrades to the Audio-Visual offering in the Grand Lodge, a 600-seat tiered auditorium. The new rear drape line and truss will provide for multiple projection screen options, whilst allowing for the inbuilt stage to be utilised to its full extent. This will reduce set up times, increase…

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Independent Schools Australia (ISA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Graham Catt as Chief Executive Officer. ISA Board Chair, Mr Michael Jones OAM said, “The appointment of Mr Catt follows an extensive recruitment process and I am delighted he has accepted this key leadership role. “Mr Catt has a wealth of experience and expertise in Australian Government relations and…

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Following a detailed recruitment process, the AIRAH Board has appointed Trish Hyde to the role of Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) Chief Executive.  Hyde replaces Tony Gleeson, M.AIRAH, who announced his impending resignation late last year, but will help with the seamless leadership transition over the coming weeks. AIRAH President Paul Jackson, F.AIRAH, says Hyde’s passion for sustainability, proven ability to lead organisations,…

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The head of Australia’s most powerful business lobby group, Jennifer Westacott, will step down from her role as Business Council of Australia chief executive as the hunt begins for her replacement. Westacott has been the face of the lobby group representing the interests of corporate Australia since 2011. She said it was time to implement succession plans, The Australian Financial Review reported. “The…

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Former WA Police Assistant Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of St John Ambulance in Western Australia, Michelle Fyfe, has been announced as the incoming CEO. After a decade at the helm, current CEO John Murray will be retiring and stepping down from the role in June, following a two-month handover period with Michelle. RAAFA undertook a comprehensive process with one of WA’s leading recruitment agencies and an internal selection panel for the recruitment,…

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The National Retail Association, Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation, Australian Institute of Packaging, and the Australian food and Grocery Council are working in collaboration on the Federal Government’s Australasian Recycling Label (ARL). In May 2023, the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) will be launching a new packaging platform on the ARL Marketplace: www.arlmarketplace.org.au The purpose…

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