Written by: Evan Lowenstein 2019-20 Federal Budget: an election, a surplus, personal tax cuts but no help for the artist. In a surprise to everyone, including all the pundits and pollsters, the Liberal National Coalition won a convincing victory in the federal election held on 18 May 2019. It looks like Scott Morrison and his team will […]
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It has come to our attention that 457 Visa changes will affect the Cultural Sector. The list of “removed occupations” includes: Actor; Actors, Dancers, and Other Enter Entertainers NEC; Art Director (Film, Television, or Stage); Artistic Director; Author; Community Arts Worker; Composer; Director of Photography; Entertainer or Variety Artist; Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors; […]
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Photos by: Tina Haynes We were all very saddened by the news of the passing of one of our old friends and clients, Inga Clendinnen, in early September. She was a wonderful person to meet, full of intellect and charm. For her eulogy, the American historian, William Taylor, described Inga as an anthropologist, a public intellectual, […]
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Written by: Adam Micmacher As if the issue of superannuation isn’t complicated enough, following the Budget announcements regarding superannuation, along came another Treasury announcement containing draft legislation to amend the reform package. These announcements are meant to put into effect the compromises reached over the Budget and their controversial changes. The most recent changes are briefly […]
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As part of our continued commitment to the arts, Lowensteins was recently involved in the awarding of prizes as an extension of our philanthropic activities to the tertiary education sector over the next twelve months. We have awarded two prizes, one to Monash University Faculty of Arts and Design, announced on 18 November 2016, and […]
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Written by: Evan Lowenstein Aged care and Centrelink With our aging population, some of the most frequent questions that we get asked about are the issues around Aged Care and related Centrelink entitlements for the aged. Like everything nowadays, making financial provision for aged care is an extremely complicated area with lots of information available from […]
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Written by: Evan Lowenstein Photos by: Evan Lowenstein Currently showing at the NGV Australia at Federation Square is an exhibition by renowned Australian living legend, John Olsen. The exhibition covers The You Beaut Country series of landscapes and many of his works on paper spanning the years from 1955 up to our current times. The show includes […]
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Photos by: Evan Lowenstein In October 2016, the Baldessin Press launched its inaugural print folio. It was a wonderful function held in the Red Rotunda room of the State Library of Victoria. The edition was launched to raise funds for the revamped Baldessin Press and Studio Foundation under the stewardship of Tess Edwards and her very […]
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In a park in Northern Germany two hours from Berlin, two Australian expats with a love of art have set up the Wesenberg Sculpture Park. This is the realisation of a dream by Peter Thompson and David Ng. They have converted a former dormitory into the White Lake Gallery, which is committed to the cultural […]
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As you know, Lowensteins is constantly searching for ways to provide the best possible service to our clients. Audit Shield is, a tax audit insurance solution which provides cover in the event of an tax audit, enquiry, investigation or review. Recently we sent you correspondence in relation to Audit Shield as an extension of our […]