Jobs & Education

Thousands of Apprentices Gain New Benefits

According to a government media release this morning, thousands more Australians have today become eligible for a wide range of incentives to encourage the take up of apprenticeships in areas of skills shortages. Backdated to 1 July 2007, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Binders and Finishers, Butchers, Flat Glass Trades, Furniture Finishers, ...

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Can you claim Work Skills Vouchers?

Did you know…? If you are 25 years and over and do not have Year 12 or equivalent or certificate level II or higher qualification, you are probably eligible for Work Skills vouchers to help improve your qualifications. The vouchers can be used in public, private or community colleges and ...

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Boosting Minimum Wages for Aussies

A decision by the Australian Fair Pay Commission confirms Australia’s status as the nation with the second highest minimum wage in the developed world. The decision means low paid workers receive an extra $10.26 a week taking the minimum wage from October 1 2007 to $522.12 a week. With the ...

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When you start a job, your employer (the payer) will give you a Tax file number declaration form to complete. Centrelink is also a payer and they will give you this form if you apply for payments. You tell your payer you want to claim the tax-free threshold by printing X ...

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Job Search in Your Jammies

Gone are the days of travelling to the nearest CES and scouring the job boards for potential matches. Today’s employers are posting vacancies online as are government agencies. Australian Jobsearch is a Government initiative (almost like an online version of the old CES). The database is updated with thousands of ...

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Your Student HELP Debt 2006-07

What is a HELP debt? From 1 January 2005, the Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) was introduced, replacing the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS). You will be required to start repaying your HELP debt when your repayment income is above the minimum threshold for compulsory repayment. HELP includes: HECS-HELP FEE-HELP ...

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Tax Office Warning on Educational or Scholarship Trust Schemes

ATO Media Release The Tax Office today warned taxpayers to be cautious of arrangements that seek to reduce tax through ‘education or scholarship trusts’ for a student who may be a family member of the person contributing to the trust. Tax Commissioner Michael D’Ascenzo said he is concerned about whether ...

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Understanding Benefits: Pensioner Education Supplement

The Pensioner Education Supplement is a fortnightly payment designed to assist people to improve their chances of finding a job through study. Who can get it? You may qualify for the Pensioner Education Supplement if you are studying and receiving a certain Centrelink payments such as parenting payment (single), carer ...

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Q & A: Can I claim my TAFE fees?

I was asked earlier today a question I often hear: Can I claim my TAFE fees as a tax deduction? The answer really depends on your individual situation. You can claim self-education expenses only if they are directly related to your CURRENT employment (such as a secretary taking a Business ...

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