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What It’s Really Like Working in Australia vs Overseas
Australia continues to attract qualified accounting professionals from around the world, offering the chance to build international experience while enjoying a high quality of life. At Lawson Delaney, we regularly speak with candidates who have made the move from overseas and have since built successful careers here. Based on these conversations, we’ve pulled together the…
Read MoreAccounting Firm Salary Guide 2025
Partner to Junior Accountant Salaries and more The Lawson Delaney Accounting Firm Salary Guide 2025 provides data by seniority, as well as key insights and our predictions for FY25/26. We have created this report to help firms make informed decisions around Accountant salaries and what to expect for the future. As we look back on the 2024/25…
Read MoreThe impact of a pay rise on your employer
Every week, I listen to candidates say they want a pay rise and not have a clue where the money is going to come from for it. Let’s shine a light on this to help employees make stronger cases for a pay rise and help employers make easy, practical decisions. Like any good negotiation, you…
Read MoreHow to highlight salary in annual review
No matter how well you are doing in your job or if a promotion is on the cards, there’s no denying that a salary increase is very welcome when going through your annual review. For many of us, being compensated fairly for our skills and experience impacts job satisfaction and being happy at a firm,…
Read MoreUnderstanding the New Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)
On 7 December 2024, the Australian Government introduced the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482), replacing the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa. This change is part of a broader effort to modernise and simplify employer-sponsored visas, making it easier for businesses to address skills shortages. Key Updates at a Glance Streamlined Occupation Lists. The…
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