Hales Douglass

20/02/2026

SUPER CHANGES COMING JULY 1, 2026

An important change is coming to superannuation that will affect how wages and payroll operate for businesses.

From 1 July 2026, super contributions will need to be paid at the same time as wages. The current quarterly super payment system will be removed. In practical terms, this means:

* Super will no longer be something you can pay later in the quarter
* Each pay run will need to include a super payment
* Late payments can trigger penalties much sooner than under the current rules

For many businesses, this isn’t just a technical change — it’s a cash flow and payroll process change. Businesses are most likely to be impacted if they:

* Currently pay super quarterly
* Run weekly or fortnightly payroll
* Rely on manual payroll or manual super payments
* Operate with tight or seasonal cash flow

Read full story and complete a Super Readiness Checklist on our blog here https://www.halesdouglass.com.au/super-changes-coming-1st-july-2026/

05/09/2025

Recent media coverage has highlighted the ongoing challenges in Australia's financial advice sector. At Hales Douglass Financial Services, we recognise these challenges but remain dedicated to supporting our clients through these changes. Our team continually invests in professional development to ensure our advice remains high-quality, compliant, and focused on financial wellbeing. While others focus on the difficulties, we focus on solutions. We believe there’s an opportunity for the Government to work alongside the industry and help reduce unnecessary regulatory costs, ensuring financial advice remains accessible, affordable, and beneficial for all Australians.

Financial adviser Jarrad Gray reflects the frustration being felt by his peers as they seek navigate the regulatory challenges.

05/08/2025

https://www.seek.com.au/accountant-jobs/in-Ulladulla-NSW-2539?jobId=86091789&type=standard

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02/08/2024

We're looking for a talented and dedicated Bookkeeper or Accountant for our Tax & Business Services, plus a Client Services Admin to join our Batemans Bay team!

We currently have two roles available for talented and dedicated individuals. We invite you to view all details and apply on the links below, which will take you to Seek's website. Bookkeeper or Accountant - Tax & Business Services, Batemans Bay Client Services Administration - Batemans Bay If you h...

02/07/2024

Here's our blog that employers might find helpful, with key dates for various obligations to your employees and the ATO for the next year. Also included are tips to help meet deadlines.

The commencement of the new financial year highlights the importance of preparing for upcoming lodgement deadlines. To assist you, we have outlined key dates for various obligations to your employees and the ATO for the next year. *This list is not comprehensive, and additional lodgements may be nec...

28/06/2024

Protect professional, affordable financial advice.
The Treasury Laws Amendment (Delivering Better Financial Outcomes and Other Measures) Bill, introduced in March, has unexpectedly modified provisions regarding advice fee deductions from superannuation funds.
As currently drafted, the bill may inadvertently reduce access to quality financial advice and increase its cost due to additional administrative burdens. More details and link to petition here...

The Treasury Laws Amendment (Delivering Better Financial Outcomes and Other Measures) Bill, introduced in March, has unexpectedly modified provisions regarding advice fee deductions from superannuation funds. As currently drafted, the bill may inadvertently reduce access to quality financial advice....

13/11/2023

We're looking for an experienced, full-time, client services/admin assistant. Please see our blog here for more info and how to apply https://www.halesdouglass.com.au/position_vacant/

11/05/2023

The Family Energy Rebate helps NSW family households with dependent children cover the costs of their energy bills. If you receive your bill directly from your energy retailer and you meet the eligibility requirements, you can apply for the Family Energy Rebate online. http://ow.ly/y17B50Ol8HS Or if you receive your energy bill from a strata manager or community/village operator, visit http://ow.ly/xPsK50Ol8Jp

04/05/2023

We're hiring! We're looking for an experienced, full-time, client services / admin assistant. Please see our blog here for more info and how to apply. https://www.halesdouglass.com.au/position_vacant/

20/01/2023

Happy New Year! We're hiring! We're looking for an experienced client services admin assistant for a full-time position. Please see our blog here for more info and how to apply.

Client Services / Admin Assistant Full Time 37.5 hrs/week (Mon – Fri) Hales Douglass Financial Services is a growing financial advice firm with it’s own licence (non-bank aligned) and self-managed super fund ‘specialist’ accreditation. Our key services include superannuation & investments, r...

16/11/2022

We're hiring! If you're an experienced client services admin assistant looking for full-time work, we'd love to hear from you! See our blog here for more info and how to apply.

Client Services / Admin Assistant Full Time 37.5 hrs/week (Mon – Fri)   Hales Douglass Financial Services is a growing financial advice firm with it’s own licence (non-bank aligned) and self-managed super fund ‘specialist’ accreditation. Our key services include superannuation & investments...

03/11/2022

Great news for seniors! From tomorrow, November 4, approximately 50,000 additional older Australians will be eligible for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card as a result of an increase to income limits. Read our blog via this link for more information, eligibility and how to claim. https://www.halesdouglass.com.au/limits-increase-seniors-health-card/