Craig Whatman, Author at SmartCompany

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Why the Airbnb tax won’t solve Victoria’s rental crisis

An attack on Airbnb might win some headlines, but it won’t do much to mitigate the real causes of Victoria’s rental crisis.

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Opinion: SMEs will also feel the scorch of the debt levy in Victoria supposedly targeting big businesses

The shift to burden businesses with additional payroll taxes represents a double blow for companies already struggling with higher wages, additional costs, and inflation.

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Fuel costs are only going to get worse, so businesses need to reassess their budgets

Pitcher Partners' Craig Whatman and Peter Quattrocchi explain why the change in fuel tax credits will make the the next 12 months extremely tough for the freight and transport industries.

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Victorian rent relief scheme requires landlords to carry a heavy load

Victorian landlords are being asked to forgo income to help keep tenants running, but it means they are left carrying a heavy burden, writes Craig Whatman and Andrew Clugston.

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Confusion, uncertainty and compliance: The cost of varying COVID-19 support

Under the current fragmented approach to COVID-19 support, businesses in each state contend with different systems with varying eligibility.

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Victoria’s windfall gains tax: What does it mean for property development?

Developers looking to see how Victoria’s new windfall gains tax could hobble property development projects should be keeping an eye on the races, writes Pitcher Partners’ Craig Whatman.

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