This week we welcome Prue to the podcast, she and Jo have a good chat about
-Where we are from
-Accounting
-Financial Planning

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Jo and Prue- Co-Host      
Joel - Producer    

We missed a week and it's Jade's last episode before she goes on parental leave so she and Jo talk about
-Super changes
-Corporate Tax Transparency Report
-Paid Parental Leave
-The To-Do List

Links
-Treasurer announces rework of stalled superannuation tax increase plan
-The number of large companies paying no tax in Australia has declined, says ATO
-Payment during parental leave

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Jo and Jade are here for the Weekly Wrap, on this week's episode
-Rates hold steady
-The final budget outcome (for 2024-25)
-New first homebuyer scheme
-The To-Do List

Links
-Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold
-Budget deficit shrinks to $10b despite spending surge
-House prices to climb as expanded first home buyer scheme kicks off

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Jo and Jade are here for the Weekly Wrap, on this week's episode
-Optus in hot water
-CGT turns 40
-La Trobe also in hot water
-The To-Do List

Links
-Optus to pay $100m fine, as crisis engulfing Australia's second biggest telco continues
-‘Stay wary, plan ahead’: KPMG warns businesses as CGT turns 40
-La Trobe vs ASIC: how a single word settled the stop-order stoush

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Jo has been jet setting but she's back with Jade for the Weekly Wrap, on this week's episode
-Why Jo was in Auckland
-Family trust election explainer
-ANZ are firmly in the Naughty Corner
-The To-Do List

Links
-Family trust elections - what you need to know
-ATO slaps more than 10pc interest on unpaid tax bills
-ANZ faces record $240m penalty for ripping off customers and government

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Jo and Jade are back after a busy week attending conferences all over Australia, this week they talk about
-A tale of two cons
-Real life succession
-Operation Sentinel
-The To-Do List

Links
-Tax advice, AI anxiety, and pickleball: Seven things we learned at Xerocon
-Lachlan Murdoch has secured the legacy of his father's empire
-Cooking the books? Darwin food businesses under investigation

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Jo and Jade are both away but do not worry, this week we have an NDIS explainer for you.

Jo breaks down a little bit about the scheme in this episode sponsored by Opal Plan Management.

You can find out more here - Opal Plan Management

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It's just Jo this week, but she's read for the Weekly Wrap! On this weeks episode
-The right to disconnect is now the law
-What came out of the productivity summit?
-Fact or Fiction? Accessing super early
-The To-Do List

Links
-Right to disconnect law kicks in for millions of small business workers
-Productivity summit ends with treasurer signalling tax reforms
-Separating fact from fiction on accessing your super early

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Jo was away last week because she was jumping off a cliff but she and Jade are back for the Weekly Wrap! On this weeks episode
-Not much is happening
-Small business superannuation clearing house is closing
-What to talk about with your business partner
-The To-Do List

Links
-The Partner Conversation (link might still be broken)

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Jo was away last week because she was jumping off a cliff but she and Jade are back for the Weekly Wrap! On this weeks episode
-RBA surprises nobody
-HECS cuts are through parliament, but still not in accounts
-Former consultancy employee in hot water
-The To-Do List

Links
-RBA cuts rates
-HECS-HELP loans are set to be reduced by 20 per cent, but do those who paid early regret it?
-Former consultancy employee faces fraud charges

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You might remember a couple of weeks ago Jo headed south and spoke with Ronnie Williams from Support Services 2 You, well here's that interview all by itself.

Links
Support Services 2 You
Cafe Beyond

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We're a day late because of technical issues but Jo and Jade are back to talk all about
-The ATO is the topic of Four Corners
-June Quarter CPI
-ATO says the time to lodge is NOW!
-The To-Do List

Links
-ATO statement on Four Corners story
-June CPI revealed
-When is tax time? When is my tax return due? Will I get a refund?

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The pollies are back in Canberra and Jade and Jo are back in the podcast studio for the Weekly Wrap! on this week's episode they talk about 
-Parliament is back 
-The ATO is updating their app to help prevent scams 
-It's my first tax return and I owe $2,000 
-Coldplay has unleashed a scourge on us all 

Links
-Parliament returns, are pollies on their best behaviour?
-ATO to step up information protection as tax scams surge
-Is it OK to shame the Coldplay kiss cam couple?

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Jo and Jade- Co-Host      
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The Weekly Wrap is back after a short break and this week Jo and Jade talk about 
-Albo heads to China 
-The RBA makes a surprising decision 
-Treasury makes a mistake 
-Changes to credit card surcharges on the menu 
-All about franked dividends 

Links
Albanese rejects criticism of visits to pandas, Great Wall as 'indulgent', says China tour was about 'respect'
Reserve Bank defies expectations of interest rate cut, keeping cash rate on hold at 3.85pc in July
Reserve Bank moves to end debit and credit card surcharges and cap fees for businesses
Tax reform talk heats up after Treasury FOI error, and that might just suit Jim Chalmers nicely

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Jo and Jade- Co-Host     
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It's the first Weekly Wrap of the year (financial), and on this week's episode Jo and Jade talk all about  
-It’s a new Financial Year! 
-Why you might get a PAYG letter and what to do 
-Qantas hack 
-Let’s deep dive into Bendigo Bank 
-The To-Do List     

Links
The new financial year is here and with it comes several law changes. Here's what to know
Qantas cyber-attack: what data was taken and what should I do if I’m affected?
Bendigo Bank

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It's the last Weekly Wrap of the year (financial), and on this week's episode Jo and Jade talk all about 
-Why do investors love gold? 
-Working from home tax explainer 
-A special Table of Knowledge with Ronnie Williams 
-The To-Do List    

Links
Oil and gold prices jump, while shares slip after Israel strikes Iran — as it happened
ATO on working from home expenses
Support Services 2 You
Cafe Beyond

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Joel - Producer  

Jade shares some big news before she and Jo talk about 
-The Big Beautiful Bill 
-Jim Chalmers is getting set for big tax changes 
-The quintessentially Aussie, RM Williams 
-The To-Do List   

Links
What is the Big Beautiful Bill and why are Elon Musk and Donald Trump fighting over it?
Chalmers vows to 'dial-up' Labor's ambition for 'bold' tax reform 

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Joel - Producer 

It's too cold to do anything except listen to this podcast, and on this one Jo and Jade talk about 
-A money laundering scheme in Queensland 
-What you need to know about ATO scams 
-The history of Newscorp 
-The To-Do List  

Links
Alleged QLD money laundering organisation dismantled, 4 charged
ATO warning over 'deluge' coming for taxpayers in coming weeks: 'Catch you off-guard' 

Our next webinar - Get SUPER Smart 

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It's time for the Weekly Wrap, and this week Jo and Jade talk all about

-The minimum wage increase
-When will student loan relief happen and why isn't it right now!
-Everybody should watch The Pitt
-Massive make-up mega moguls, Mecca 
-The To-Do List 

Links
Millions of workers to get 3.5 per cent pay rise after Fair Work Commission annual ruling
HECS debts and student loans are set to be slashed. Here is everything you need to know about the 20 per cent reduction
Mecca Brands revenues up 25pc to $1.2b but profits stay flat 

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Joel - Producer 

It's the WEEEEEEEKLY WRAP!! 

Jo and Jade are here, and on this weeks episode they breakdown 
-The Coalition are back together 
-The ATO are providing additional support for new business owners 
-Reminder on early lodgement tax traps 
-Xero, from Linkin Park to 5.8 million tax returns 
-The To-Do List 

Links
Coalition gets back together after week-long split
ATO announces additional support for new small business owners
Beware the early lodgment tax trap, CPA Australia warns
THE UNTOLD STORY: How Xero took a band name and changed accounting for a million companies 

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Jo and Jade- Co-Host
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It's time for the Weekly Wrap!
On this week's episode Jo and Jade talk all about
-Coalition implodes
-The new super tax
-The ATO was not hacked
-Afterpay in 1 of 1 segments
-The To-Do List

Links
Shadow ministry decision stalled as Liberals and Nationals negotiate on reunion
What is Labor proposing to do with superannuation, and why is it controversial?
ATO claims online systems are ‘secure and resilient’

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There's a new Pope! and a new Weekly Wrap!
On this week's episode Jo and Jade talk all about
-Post-election aftermath
-Da Pope
-A look at Atlassian
-The To-Do List

Links
Sussan Ley becomes first woman to lead Liberal Party
Albanese announces new ministry and Littleproud remains Nationals leader — as it happened
Atlassian’s AI plans fail to stop $15b value plunge
Elizabeth Holmes’s Partner Has a New Blood-Testing Start-Up
Occupation and industry specific guides


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It's the post-election Weekly Wrap, Jo and Jade have voted on it and this is the best podcast to finish (or start) your week.
On this weeks episode
-There was an election
-ATO update us on payday super
-A deep dive on BHP
-The To-Do List

Links
Australian Federal Election 2025 Results
Payday Super consultation continues
FWC decision has implications for SMEs, warns COSBOA
Warren Buffett announces plans to retire this year in shock to shareholders
Saying ‘Thank You’ to ChatGPT Is Costly. But Maybe It’s Worth the Price.
Jigsaw Masterclass: Xero Unlocked


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It's Friday! and the Weekly Wrap is on time!
On this weeks episode Jo and Jade talk about
-The Canadian elections
-Common CGT errors
-A deep dive into Aussie business Canva
-The To-Do List

Links
Mark Carney's Liberals fall short of majority in Canadian election
Avoid these common CGT errors
Cliff Obrecht stirs jumpy Canva investors
FOUNDER | Melanie Perkins - Canva

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The episode is a day late (blame the weather on the South Coast) but it's time for the Weekly Wrap!
This week Jo and Jade talk about
-Election Promises for small business
-Google’s Anti Trust court case heats up
-How Jo is using AI to work smarter, not harder
-The To-Do List

Links
Liberals offer help to start-ups and set goal for small business growth
Google reports strong earnings amid DoJ antitrust lawsuits and Trump tariffs
Working Smarter, Not Harder Webinar

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Jo and Jade- Co-Host
Joel - Producer