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Revisions to JobKeeper 2.0 following Victoria lockdown

In response to the economic implications of Victoria’s Stage 4 restrictions, the Federal Government has announced “tweaks” to the JobKeeper 2.0 payment rules – the rules that govern entitlements after 27 September 2020.

ATO commences JobKeeper reviews

The ATO has commenced reviewing the eligibility of businesses that have accessed the JobKeeper scheme, with the intention to review all enrolled taxpayers within its top 500 private group program, as well as a broad range of taxpayers outside of that group. The compliance phase of the JobKeeper program aims to verify that businesses that […]

Three ways to get through this shock lockdown

Pitcher Partners partner Mark Harrison advises Victorian fashion retailers to communicate, think nationally and reconsider distribution mechanisms to survive lockdown. Heavier restrictions in Victoria are forcing fashion retailers to close their brick-and-mortar stores again and immediate communications with customers and suppliers are crucial. Staff numbers at Victoria’s distribution warehouses are being reduced to two-thirds of their workforce, […]

Melanie Dawes

Melanie is a proven leader and a trusted advisor. Her breadth of experience spans management reporting, financial analysis, budgeting and cash flow management, and taxation advice and assistance. Melanie seeks out new challenges and has a special interest in helping retail businesses remain competitive.  Melanie’s empathy for her clients is visible in the effort she […]

Scott Edden

Scott is a proven leader and a trusted advisor. His breadth of experience spans taxation advice and assistance, financial analysis, business valuation advice, management reporting, budgeting and cashflow management. Scott has a special interest in helping business leaders identify real opportunities by understanding their unique story, appreciating their vision, challenging their thinking and building a […]

Peter Lawrence

Peter enjoys working closely with clients to get the best outcomes and results for their businesses. He has extensive knowledge of cashflow management, management reporting, Capital Gains Tax and Small Business Capital Gains Concessions. His experience spans a number of industries including property, construction, infrastructure, telecommunications, retail, hospitality and the medical profession. Peter has developed […]

Michael Minter

Michael is the Managing Partner of Pitcher Partners Newcastle and Hunter. He brings a deep knowledge of taxation issues, effective structuring, superannuation, and business improvement knowledge to his clients. With a relatable approach, Michael enjoys working alongside people to help them achieve their business and financial goals. He appreciates that every business is different and […]

Geoff Thompson

Geoff is a highly experienced, trusted business and tax advisor. His expertise spans taxation and structuring advice, management reporting and financial analysis, with experience in engineering. pharmacy, transport and the health sector. Offering hands-on assistance, Geoff has helped clients minimise tax, improve profits, protect wealth and secure their family’s future. He is especially adept at […]

Tom Verco

Tom specialises in providing insightful business, taxation, superannuation and financial planning advice to small-to-medium organisations across diverse industries. Tom possesses hands on experience on the land and maintains a close affiliation with primary production.  He acts as a trusted advisor for dairy, sheep and cattle producers, as well as wool and crop producers. Tom also […]

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