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Tax time is here. Payday Super lands on 1 July. And if you are like most small business owners, there is a good chance you have questions you have not had the chance to ask.

This is your opportunity.

The Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce is proud to host Breakfast with the ATO, a practical, no-jargon morning bringing together our local business community, the Australian Taxation Office and one of Australia’s sharpest legal and governance minds for a genuine conversation about the things that matter most to your business right now.

Over breakfast at the Currumbin RSL, our presenters will walk you through the tools, resources, legal frameworks and programs available to help you meet your obligations, protect your business and grow with confidence.

Your Presenters

Matthew Walsh ATO – Small Business Experience Office
ATO representatives will cover everything from Payday Super readiness and tax time essentials to free small business tools and resources.

Tammi McDermott – Honorary Legal and Governance Advisor, Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce
Principal, Lawnch
Tammi leads Lawnch, a professional services firm dedicated to helping businesses navigate corporate compliance, commercial law, R&D tax incentives and competitive grants. What sets Tammi and the Lawnch team apart is simple: they have grown and exited businesses of their own. When they advise you, it comes from real-world experience, not theory.
On the morning, Tammi will be covering the legal and governance landscape for small business owners heading into the new financial year, including practical insights on business structuring, commercial agreements, R&D tax incentives and competitive grant applications — the kind of advice that could genuinely change the trajectory of your business.

What’s on the Agenda

Payday Super | Starting 1 July 2026
One of the biggest changes to hit Australian employers in years arrives on 1 July. From that date, superannuation guarantee contributions must be paid on the same day as wages, not quarterly. Our ATO presenters will walk you through exactly what this means for your business and what you need to have in place before the deadline.
Tax Time Toolkits
Practical, ready-to-use resources covering small business tax obligations, how to avoid common reporting mistakes, and guidance for business owners earning income from property, shares or crypto assets.
Essentials to Strengthen Your Small Business
An introduction to the ATO’s free online learning platform featuring simple courses designed to help small businesses meet their tax and super obligations, develop business skills and grow with confidence, plus the ATO Masterclass Series giving you direct access to experienced ATO staff for real-world guidance.
The Updated ATO App
A closer look at the features and tools available through the ATO app to help you stay on top of your tax and super all year round.
Small Business Newsroom
How to stay across the latest updates on tax, super and registry services for small businesses through the free ATO monthly newsletter.
R&D Tax Incentives and Competitive Grants
With Tammi McDermott from Lawnch. Are you leaving money on the table? Many Southern Gold Coast businesses are eligible for the Federal Government’s R&D Tax Incentive and other competitive grants without realising it. Tammi will walk you through what is available, who qualifies and how to access it.
Legal and Governance Essentials for the New Financial Year
With Tammi McDermott from Lawnch. From business structuring and commercial agreements to shareholder arrangements and exit readiness, Tammi will share the practical legal foundations every small business owner should have in place heading into 2026-27.
Questions and Answers
Bring your questions and get straight answers directly from our ATO representatives and Tammi McDermott. No intermediaries, no wait times, no hold music.

Who Should Attend

This breakfast is for any small or medium business owner on the Southern Gold Coast who wants to head into the new financial year feeling informed, prepared and confident. Whether you are navigating ATO debt, getting ready for Payday Super, exploring R&D grants, wanting legal clarity on your business structure or simply making sure your business is on the right track, this morning is designed to give you clarity and practical next steps you can act on immediately.
Open to Chamber members and guests. Everyone is welcome.

Standard Tickets: $60
Members Tickets: $50
Gold Member (2 Free Tickets)
Silver Member (1 Free Ticket)
Platinum Member (4 Free Tickets)
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