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Understanding the costs of aged care

1 March 2023
By Mikaela Holmes
“Do we need to sell the family home?” This is probably the number one question I get asked by concerned children when grappling with the idea of putting their parents into Aged Care. And whilst the answer will be “yes” for some, that is not always the case and there are plenty of options to work through first.

Quarterly Market Update | February 2023

13 February 2023
In this video, Stephen speaks with Rob Tucker from Chester Asset Management and Jim Chronis from Ausbil Investment Management to discuss the key economic themes and commentary of the past few months and provide their thoughts on the current future outlook.

Merry Christmas from MGD

21 December 2022
We will once again be taking a short break over the festive season. Our office will be closed from 12:00 pm Thursday 22 December and will reopen on Tuesday 3 January. However, we will still be available if required and if you have any urgent enquiries during this period, please give us a call on (07) 3391 5055 or email your adviser directly. From all of us at MGD, we wish you and your loved ones a very happy and safe Christmas and we look forward to working with you again in the New Year.

Protecting Yourself in the Cyberspace “Battleground”

19 December 2022
By John Barton
The risk of cyber crime, on both an individual and business level, is at critical levels. No one is immune. So how do we as individual humans become more cyber resilient? In this article, we share some proactive measures we can all take to protect ourselves, our families, our households, our businesses, and our digital assets.

Young People and Super – Can We Eat Our Avocado and Retire Too?

12 December 2022
By Priyanka Luecke
For many younger people, superannuation is generally a low priority on their list of things to consider. Which is why, with a raft of legislative reforms now in play, there are active efforts from Government to engage the younger generation more in their superannuation.

Quarterly Market Update | December 2022

6 December 2022
In this video, Stephen speaks with Katie Hudson and Tim Toohey from Yarra Capital Management to discuss the key economic themes and commentary of the September and beginning December 2022 quarters and their thoughts on the current future outlook.

Five Money Mistakes You Should Try to Avoid When Repatriating to Australia

24 November 2022
By Richard Marsden
Repatriation can be a complex process when it comes to your finances. Seeking the right advice can help you avoid losing thousands of dollars in unnecessary tax whilst also help you achieve better wealth outcomes for your new life ahead.

MGD Tax Update | November 2022

17 November 2022
A summary of recent tax developments and information that we hope you find interesting and useful. This update contains a wide range of information, with a particular focus on tax measures from the Federal Budget 2022-23, business income and expenses, stapled superannuation funds, and key tax dates.

Repatriation with Children – The Right Advice

11 November 2022
By Richard Marsden
In this article, we welcome esteemed psychologist Deirdre Brandner who discusses how best to prepare and manage the repatriation experience for children of all ages, plus she shares her top tips for parents guiding children through this transition.

Rolling Your Money – It’s a Bumpy Road

8 November 2022
By Priyanka Luecke
The term ‘rollover’ refers to transferring money within the superannuation environment. This article discusses the process of doing this through SuperStream, a government reform to improve the efficiency of the superannuation system, and the potential issues some people are experiencing.

Returning to Australia from Hong Kong? Here Are Ten Things You Need to Know

7 November 2022
By Richard Marsden
Are you an Australian expat currently planning to return home from Hong Kong? Regardless of how eager you may be to return home, it is imperative to plan ahead and seek astute advice to ensure your repatriation experience is as smooth as possible, both from a lifestyle and financial perspective.

2022 Principals’ Conference

1 November 2022
MGD proudly sponsored the 2022 Principals' Conference, which took place in mid-October at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Here is an overview of the conference.

Director ID – Director I-Can’t

1 November 2022
By Priyanka Luecke
The director identification number is a 15-digit unique identifier that will help prevent the use of false or fraudulent director identities with the new registry services of the Australian Business Registry Services. The purpose of the director ID is to trace directors’ relationships with their companies and prevent illegal phoenix activity.

Federal Budget 2022 | Super

26 October 2022
The Federal Treasurer, Dr Jim Chalmers, handed down the Labor government's first Federal Budget at 7:30 pm (AEDT) on 25 October 2022. In this article, we have outlined the key superannuation highlights from the announcement.

Federal Budget 2022 | Tax

ATO Expands Audit Scope on Related Party Leases

20 September 2022
By Andrew Albury
The Australian Taxation Office has heightened its focus on related party leases and has adopted a stricter approach in the way it applies the sole purpose test and section 109.

2022 GingerCloud Trek4Inclusion

Monday, 5 September 2022
In August, Andrew Albury hiked part of the 223 km Larapinta Trail over five days to raise much-needed funds for GingerCloud Foundation as part of Trek4Inclusion. The Larapinta Trail follows the West MacDonnell Ranges and is one of the world’s finest multi-day walking adventures.