When the new financial year starts on Monday, July 1st, small businesses with fewer than 20 staff will face sweeping changes in the way they interact with the Tax Office.

The ATO describes it as the ‘biggest change since the GST’ and, as SBS Small Business Secrets found, some owner-operators are struggling with the new system.  

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There are a few important issues to consider for new migrants before starting work in Australia, from applying for a job to paying tax.

A Tax File Number is the one, unique link, which connects all your earnings, superannuation and taxation.

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Every year, thousands of refugees and asylum seekers arrive in Australia. They are often fleeing war, persecution and torture. Making sure they can access healthcare, including mental health services, is an important part of their settlement. But the Australian healthcare system can bring new challenges for them.

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Rebecca Johnny, a 19 year old Karen young girl is soon going to complete her flight attendant course and a step closer to her childhood dream of being a flight attendant.

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The world is experiencing the largest humanitarian crisis since the end of World War II with 65 million forcibly displaced people worldwide.

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Every passing moment can mean life or death when accident strikes and your loved ones unexpectedly become unconscious.

Would you know what to do in the event of emergency? 

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New laws, designed to ensure superannuation balances are not being eaten up by insurance premiums and fees, could see some Australians actually lose money.

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