Representing the local business community since 1986.
JULY NEWSLETTER
A word from our President
Hello all,
It is hard to believe that we are at the end of the 2020/21 financial year. CCIQ have advised that the Fair Work Commission have approved a 2.5% increase from July 1 for minimum wage. The new minimum weekly salary will be $772.60 or $20.33 an hour.
For most Awards, the new wage is coming into effect from July 1 2021.
Increases to the Retail Award will not come into effect until September 1 2021.
Employers in the following Awards will not come into effect until November 1 2021:
Air Pilots Award 2020
Aircraft Cabin Crew Award 2020
Airline Operations - Ground Staff Award 2020
Airport Employees Award 2020
Airservices Australia Enterprise Award 2016
Alpine Resorts Award 2020
Amusement, Events and Recreation Award 2020
Dry Cleaning and Laundry Industry Award 2020
Fitness Industry Award 2020
Hair and Beauty Industry Award 2010
Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020
Live Performance Award 2020
Mannequins and Models Award 2020
Marine Tourism and Charter Vessels Award 2020
Nursery Award 2020
Racing Clubs Events Award 2020
Racing Industry Ground Maintenance Award 2020
Registered and Licensed Clubs Award 2020
Restaurant Industry Award 2020
Sporting Organisations Award 2020
Travelling Shows Award 2020
Wine Industry Award 2020
For your Chamber, we are six months into our new roles, and it is time to review what we have formulated in the past six months.
New Strategic
New Logo
New Tagline -Maleny Commerce means Business
Bimonthly get-togethers, some to be at night
Member of Sunshine Coast Chamber Alliance
Member of CCIQ
Member of FAN
Production of a new map
Continued support of Glassies
Implementation of Maleny, Montville and Glasshouse Chamber Associate Membership for all of Maleny Chamber Members
Continuation of Christmas Event (December 12)
Introduction of Keynote Speaker (our July 29 event)
Continuation of Maleny Gift Card (currently $90,402 has been loaded onto Maleny Gift Cards)
Application and success in achieving DESBT Grant to put on a 2-hour workshop (last month)
Promotion for the business community - Give Me 5 for Kids joint bid at auction (poorly subscribed)
Application lodged for Community Partnership Funding Grant
New Maleny Chamber Brochure
New Membership Drive in conjunction with the “Join Now” Campaign
New Membership Certificate
NOW LOOKING FORWARD
Your Chamber is eager to work on your behalf with local and Federal government bodies and be the conduit for you to meet like-minded business people. We understand that we are all short on time and have therefore made the executive decision to hold bi-monthly events, with one major event for the year held in July. For this event to proceed, we require you to book your ticket today!
MAJOR EVENT - Looking forward It is time for us to celebrate a new financial year and what we will achieve, so come along to a Christmas themed event (yes, mulled wine is an option).
Thursday, July 29 2021, at 6.00 pm at Tranquil Park. -see post in this newsletter to book.
Super guarantee rate rising from 9.5% to 10% on 1 July 2021
For salary and wage payments made on or after 1 July 2021, the minimum superannuation guarantee contribution rate of 10% will need to be applied. It’s important that you pay your workers the correct amount of super.
How to pay your workers the correct amount of super
The ATO have released tools to help employers do this, including:
How much super: Use ATO’s super guarantee contributions calculator to work out how much super to pay employees after the rate increase.
Employee eligibility: Use ATO’s superannuation guarantee eligibility decision tool to determine if your employees, including any contractors treated as employees for super purposes, are eligible for super.
The super rate is scheduled to progressively increase to 12% by July 2025.
Actions for your business
Update your payroll and accounting systems to incorporate the super rate increase.
Ensure you’re aware of additional superannuation related increases, including:
Concessional contributions cap
Excess concessional contribution charge
Non-concessional contributions cap
CGT cap amount.
Need further information? Contact the ATO at ato.gov.au
State Budget guide for small business
Since the State Budget announcement on Tuesday, our Advocacy team have been gathering business sentiment and breaking down the insights to create a State Budget guide that reveals what the budget means for small business in Queensland.
Our State Budget guide includes:
Key announcements and funding for businesses
Our economic review of key announcements
High-level breakdown of the fiscal position
Our Budget Scorecard (6/10), evaluated using the benefit to Queensland business
Find out what the Queensland Budget means for you and why we rated it a 6/10 on our budget scorecard.
Our Secretary Clive Waring meeting with the mentor panel of the Sunshine Coast Chamber Alliance at Buderim. Lively discussions on how to use the resources of 27 retired business people who provide 12 months mentoring FOC to Chamber members. As a member of Maleny Commerce you have access to these mentors to help your business grow and thrive.
We have the opportunity to host a Speed Mentoring program in the Hinterland to see if this program is right for you and your business. If this is of interest to you please email admin@malenycommerce.org.au to register your interest.
Are you ready for the ban on single-use plastic items?
As part of Queensland’s plan to tackle plastic waste, the Queensland Government is banning single-use plastic straws, stirrers, plates, bowls, cutlery, and expanded polystyrene takeaway food containers and cups.
The ban starts on 1 September 2021 and applies to all Queensland not-for-profit organisations and businesses. Except those businesses which are exempt so they can continue to support people with disability or healthcare needs.
You are encouraged to identify whether banned items still need to be provided to customers, and if so, what they can be replaced with. If you have excess stock, you may also wish to contact your supplier to understand their returns policy.
The National Retail Association has been appointed to work with businesses to ensure they understand the ban and what they must do to comply, as well as options to manage excess stock. Visit the National Retail Association website for more information or call their Hotline on 1800 844 946.
In addition, Boomerang Alliance has been appointed to engage with not-for-profit organisations and is holding information sessions across the state. Find out more including the dates and locations on the Boomerang Alliance website.
A few days left till the end of the financial year. If you would like to thank your customers for their support or staff for a job well done why not purchase a Maleny Gift Card. Keep money local support small local businesses. Cards can be redeemed at over 95 Maleny businesses, for the full list check out our website. Business Owners - great idea for instore competition.
Last Days to book a one on one
with Kay Ridge through the ASBAS Digital Solution program -program finishes end of this month
Starting from just $44 inc GST
The ASBAS Digital Solutions Qld program offers Government-subsidised one-on-one consultations with our business advisors, which can be online (Zoom, Skype) or by phone. (Please note, face-to-face consultations are not currently available due to the COVID-19 outbreak.)
1st 60-minute session: $44.00 inc GST (Commercial rate would be $150+ per hour)
Subsequent 60-minute sessions: $66 inc GST
If this is your first time accessing the ASBAS Digital Solutions program, your first session (either a one-on-one consultation or an online workshop) will be FREE
We have created a list of our cafe and restaurant opening hours to assist visitors and locals to find out who is open, when they are open, what they serve and how to connect with them.
This document will be printed for Maleny Visitors Information Centres use and be provided the accommodation houses. To view please click here
Our organisation’s operations are supported by council through a Community Partnership
About Maleny Commerce
Maleny and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. is an incorporated body representing the business community since 1986. Check our website for upcoming events.
