Did you know that the ANU Tax Clinic provides free and confidential tax assistance to taxpayers?

The ANU Tax Clinic assists taxpayers in understanding their tax affairs and meeting their tax obligations. The friendly, student-led clinic provides clients with information and guidance under the supervision of experienced tax practitioners. It is a requirement that clients don't have an existing tax agent.

Appointments are available in-person or via phone and videoconferencing. 

All assistance provided by the ANU Tax Clinic is FREE and CONFIDENTIAL.

Tuesday 20 June marks World Refugee Day.  

Join us in marking the significance of World Refugee Day as we shine a light on Pouya, an inspiring ANU student who shares his story. 

My name is Pouya Jacob Saeedian. I am an Iranian refugee and a scholarship recipient at ANU studying a Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MChD). 

I always wanted to study to become a doctor. However, for a long time it was not possible to make this a reality. I came to Australia at the age of 16 and had to overcome significant challenges, from basic survival to accessing education. 

My whole life felt as if I was in a car with no fuel, I was ready but I could not go anywhere. The scholarship was the fuel that made it possible to live while studying. 

I attended high school thanks to an amazing supporter that awarded me and 32 other refugees a scholarship. Now at ANU, a scholarship provides me the support I need to juggle life, study, help my family and community, and to rest a little bit when I need to. 

When you have gone through a traumatic experience, it feels like you lose years of your life. Despite best efforts, you struggle to form connections and find cultural support. Your self-esteem suffers. A scholarship allowed me to reclaim those lost years. 

The fellow refugees I studied with have become software engineers, nurses, and lawyers, who now have the power to support their communities and families. I am pursuing my dream of becoming a doctor and conducting research towards becoming a neurosurgeon. 

Events & activities

Tomorrow - Wednesday 21 June, 5-7.30pm 

JamFactory’s ICON series celebrates the achievements of South Australia’s most influential visual artists working in craft-based media. Jessica Loughlin is one of Australia’s most internationally acclaimed glass artists and is renowned for her highly innovative technical approach to kilnformed glass.

Join us for the opening and artist talk with Jessica Loughlin.

5-6pm | Artist talk with Jessica Loughlin 

6-7.30pm | Public opening with refreshments 

Register to the artist talk and exhibition opening

Thursday 22 June, 5.30-7.30pm 

In this lecture Professor Frank R. Lichtenberg will assess the effect of long-run changes in the drugs provided by the PBS on mortality and hospital utilisation in Australia. 

Register to the Fred Gruen Public Lecture

Thursday 22 June, 6.30-9.30pm 

Get ready to put your knowledge to the test and represent your alma mater at The Capital Unis Challenge – where alumni of The Australian National University, University of Canberra and UNSW Canberra will go head-to-head in the ultimate trivia challenge! 

Join us in the Juliet Room at Verity Lane Market on Thursday 22 June for a night of friendly competition and unforgettable fun. Who knows, you might just surprise yourself and win some exciting prizes. 

Purchase tickets to the Capital Unis Challenge

Monday 26 June, 5-6.30pm 

In the next Game Change Webinar, Dr Roslyn Prinsley will provide an overview of some exciting new transformational solutions that are Game-Changers in helping prevent and reduce the risk of climate-fuelled disasters. 

Register to the Game Change Webinar

Tuesday 27 June – Thursday 29 June 

Objects held in Australian and international museums are returning to Country, but what is involved in these ‘returns’?

Across a three-day symposium, hear from Indigenous people from across Australia, including university-based researchers and museum professionals, who collaborate on projects to return objects, knowledge, and decision-making to local communities and groups.  

Register to the RETURN symposium 

Friday 7 July – Sunday 16 July  

Join us on this incredible 10-day adventure as we bring together innovators, artists and researchers to explore new frontiers in creativity, science, and art.

With a range of events happening on ANU campus, Uncharted Territory offers over 50 exciting events, some of which are completely free! It's the perfect opportunity for you to discover the limitless possibilities that lie within your reach. 

Read the upcoming events program for Uncharted Territory 

Monday 10 July, 6-8pm

This event is in association with the Uncharted Territory program. 

Turning innovation into a business takes more than a great idea. Join us for an exciting panel event with Canberra's leading entrepreneurs and innovative thinkers to be inspired from those who've been there and done it.

Register to Starting up and spinning out

EOFY 2022/2023

In preparation for the end of the 2022/2023 financial year, the People and Culture Division have provided additional information to help you.

2022/2023  Income Statement

Your 2022/2023 Income Statement will be available through ATO online services using myGov, or through your registered tax agent.  

Income statements will be finalised after the end of financial year and will be available by 14 July 2023. The information in your income statement will be automatically pre-filled in your 2023 income tax return.

When your income statement has been finalised, the status within your MyGov account will change to 'Tax ready'. This means the information is ready for you to use in your tax return. 

If you don't have a myGov account you can easily create one using an email address and password, then link your myGov to the ATO. You can register for an account at ato.gov.au/onlineservices.  

If you cannot create or access a myGov account and don't use a registered agent, you can call the ATO on 13 28 61 and they will provide this information to you.

There is also a factsheet on the ATO website to help you understand these processes, visit ato.gov.au/stpforemployees.

Updating your details and address in HORUS

To ensure your income statement is available to you as soon as possible, it is important to ensure your personal contact details within HORUS are correct, and that if you have an ATO online account, this also has your correct contact details.   

Please take the opportunity to check and, if required, update your contact and address details. 

Salary Sacrificing

Staff members who sacrifice salary for benefits such as extra superannuation, campus childcare and on campus parking fees, frequently enquire about the reported gross earnings when they receive their income statement. If you had a salary sacrificing arrangement in place during the 2022/2023 financial year, your taxable earnings will be reduced by the amount equivalent to the salary sacrifice deduction (i.e. before tax). Therefore, your income statement will show an amount less than your normal annual salary.

If you have any questions about the above, please contact employment.services@anu.edu.au.

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Extenuating Circumstances Application (ECA) | Supporting Coursework Study  

ECA is a new initiative that supports coursework students where extenuating circumstances have impacted their learning experience. Accepted grounds for an ECA will in most instances be previously unknown and unavoidable incidents that have a demonstrable and significant impact on a student's ability to study or to undertake an assessment item.     

ECA requests will be lodged by students via ISIS (the previous Special Consideration and Deferred Examination – SCADE - eForm will be retired).  

ECA will go-live for Semester 2 2023 study.  

Read more information about ECA

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Seeking Input - Research Infrastructure Survey 

ANU is developing an ambitious strategy to support research infrastructure at a whole-of-university level. 

As part of the discovery phase for this strategy, we are seeking your input. As infrastructure users, people in technical and administration support roles and university leaders, your insights are valuable to ensure the strategy is responsive to the needs of our ANU research community.  

The survey is open until COB Friday 14 July.  

Complete the survey 

Any queries, please contact rii@anu.edu.au 

THIS WEEK - Thursday 22 June, 6-7.30pm 

One of the lead architects of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament proposal, Professor Tom Calma AO, will deliver the 2023 ANU Reconciliation Lecture.  

As Australians prepare to vote later this year on whether to enshrine an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice in the Constitution, Professor Calma’s address is timely. 

This year’s lecture is held in partnership with the University of Canberra, and the recipient of the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Reconciliation will be announced on the evening.