Blog Archive

Superannuation

Superannuation can be accessed early only in limited cases such as financial hardship or compassionate grounds. This article explains the conditions, ATO requirements, and risks of doing so incorrectly.

Small BusinessTax

Leaving ATO debts unpaid is now more costly, as general and shortfall interest charges are no longer deductible from 1 July 2025. This article explains what’s changed, who’s affected, and how refinancing could reduce the impact.

Strategic Financial Advice

The Aged Care Act 2024 introduces a comprehensive Statement of Rights from November 2025. Understand your new rights in aged care and what this means for quality care and planning.

Small Business

The Australian Government plans to ban non-compete clauses for many employees by 2027. Learn how this reform could impact employers and workers, what changes are proposed, and why now is the time to review existing agreements.

Strategic Financial Advice

Caring for a loved one with dementia is both emotional and financial. This article shows how planning helps manage aged care fees, protect assets, and secure long-term stability.

Tax

The Productivity Commission has released its interim report on creating a more dynamic and resilient economy. Draft recommendations include corporate tax reform and reducing red tape to encourage investment and growth.

Community

The Government has announced major student loan changes, including a 20% debt reduction and higher repayment thresholds. Learn how this impacts your finances.

Strategic Financial Advice

Emails are central to modern life, but they’re also a target for cybercriminals. This guide explains how to secure your email with multi-factor authentication, strong passwords, safe online habits, and tools like password managers and antivirus protection.

Strategic Financial Advice

The 2025 financial year brought challenges and opportunities across markets, with global shifts, inflationary pressures, and policy changes shaping the economy. This review highlights the major trends impacting Australian investors and businesses.

Strategic Financial Advice

The Australian housing market continues to shift in 2025, with interest rate changes, affordability concerns, and shifting buyer behaviour influencing property trends. Our update breaks down the key movements and what they mean for investors, homeowners, and first-home buyers.

Strategic Financial Advice

August 2025 brings key economic shifts for Australia, with inflation pressures, interest rate cuts, and global uncertainty shaping investment and business confidence. This update breaks down what it means for you.

Strategic Financial Advice

Carry forward concessional contributions allow Australians to catch up on unused super caps from the past five years. Learn the rules, tax benefits, and case studies showing how they can boost retirement savings and reduce taxable income.

Why you landed here

Phillip Anthony Partners joins Paris Financial East Melbourne

We are pleased to share that the team at Phillip Anthony Partners have merged with Paris Financial. Our team at Paris Financial can provide you with a large range of quality financial services with over 65 people located across two convenient locations in Blackburn and East Melbourne.

Paris Financial shares the same philosophy as Phillip Anthony Partners of providing a value focused and high quality service for each of our clients. We look forward to assisting with your accounting needs.