Maintain security to avoid cyber attacks
With thanks to member Emergence Insurance, UAC recommends the following strategies to assist in maintaining cyber security while [...]
Reform program stalled
Regulators have shifted their priorities to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic. That means delays to reforms and legislative [...]
IRS grants FATCA extension
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has granted an automatic extension of time to entities with Foreign Account [...]
ATO introduces new changes to JobKeeper
Changes to the Covid-19 JobKeeper arrangements came into force on 1 May 2020 with the introduction of Coronavirus [...]
ATO grants JobKeeper payment extension
The ATO has given businesses an extension of time to pay their employees under the JobKeeper program. Enrolments [...]
ASIC outlines its expectations
ASIC has written to all general insurers about its expectations in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. ASIC says [...]
Covid-19 themed scams
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is aware of a significant increase in Australians being targeted with Covid-19 [...]
Microsoft free trial offer
To enable teams to better work from home during the coronavirus outbreak, Microsoft is offering a free six-month [...]
How to access JobKeeper, super, WFH deductions
Need to know more about accessing JobKeeper, superannuation, and tax deductions for working from home? UAC financial partner [...]
Managing cyber and privacy risks
As the world continues to deal with the economic and operational challenges from the global Covid-19 pandemic, cyber [...]
ACCC grants relief
ACCC has granted interim authorisation to Suncorp, Allianz, QBE and other insurers and brokers to enable them to [...]
Web portal boosted to support SMEs
Small businesses struggling to cope with the Covid-19 crisis can access assistance through the My Business Health web [...]
JobKeeper and award flexibility changes
On 9 April 2020, the Fair Work Act was amended to support implementation and operation of the JobKeeper scheme [...]
JobKeeper package passes Federal Parliament
Parliament has passed the JobKeeper package that will enable businesses significantly impacted by the CV-19 outbreak to access [...]
Electronic signature use
With many businesses’ team members working from home, companies need to consider when electronic signatures are acceptable in [...]
Long service leave changes
The Long Service Leave Act in NSW has been changed to enable added flexibility due to the Covid-19 [...]
ASIC/APRA deadline extended
Both ASIC and APRA have advised that, for the immediate future, any deadlines previously set in place will [...]
Brisbane Underwriting Expo cancelled
Continuing uncertainty about travel and physical distancing requirements because of the Covid-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of [...]