As the end of financial year approaches, many greenlife businesses are focused on stocktakes, payroll, compliance obligations and planning for the year ahead.

To help members and industry businesses navigate this busy period, Greenlife Industry Queensland has partnered with three of our Essential Business Partners – BDO, UPP HR, and Australian Retirement Trust – to provide practical EOFY resources covering tax planning, HR compliance and upcoming superannuation changes.

Whether you’re reviewing your tax position, checking your workplace compliance, or preparing for Payday Super, these free guides offer useful reminders and practical actions to consider before 30 June.

Tax Planning: Key EOFY Considerations for Nursery Businesses

Prepared by BDO’s agribusiness specialists, this guide outlines a range of year-end tax considerations relevant to nursery and greenlife businesses.

Topics covered include:

• Understanding your likely year-end tax position
• Timing of income and deductions
• Prepaid expenses
• Instant asset write-off opportunities
• Stock valuations and stocktakes
• Bad debt write-offs
• Superannuation contributions
• Trust and company compliance obligations
• Preparing for Payday Super

The guide also highlights several opportunities that may help improve cash flow outcomes and reduce taxable income, while ensuring businesses remain compliant with their obligations.

Download the BDO EOFY Tax Guide

HR Compliance: Is Your Business Covered?

Employment compliance remains one of the biggest risk areas for Australian businesses.

Prepared by UPP HR, this practical checklist helps employers review the essential workplace systems, processes and documentation that should be in place.

The checklist covers:

• Modern Awards and National Employment Standards
• Leave entitlements and record keeping
• Employment contracts and classifications
• Payroll and superannuation obligations
• Workplace policies and training
• Performance management processes
• Termination and final pay requirements

Even a small oversight can expose a business to unnecessary risk, making EOFY an ideal time to review your people and compliance systems.

Download the UPP HR Compliance Checklist

Payday Super: Are You Ready?

One of the most significant workplace changes on the horizon is the introduction of Payday Super from 1 July 2026.

Prepared by Australian Retirement Trust, this guide explains what the changes mean for employers and outlines practical steps businesses can take now to prepare.

Key topics include:

• How Payday Super will work
• New contribution timeframes
• Payroll software requirements
• Cash flow considerations
• Employee onboarding updates
• Record keeping requirements

With superannuation moving from quarterly payments to payments aligned with payroll cycles, now is the time for businesses to assess their systems and processes.

Download the ART Payday Super Guide

Supporting Better Business Decisions

At GIQ, we’re committed to helping members build stronger, more resilient businesses.

We thank our Essential Business Partners – BDO, UPP HR and Australian Retirement Trust – for sharing their expertise and supporting the greenlife industry with these practical EOFY resources.

If you have questions about any of the topics covered, we encourage you to reach out directly to the relevant provider or contact the GIQ team for assistance.

Download the EOFY resources and get your business ready for the year ahead.