20% Reduction in HECS/HELP loans, and new ATO Rules for Repayments
November 11, 2025
The government announced at the last election that they would reduce most study and training support loans by 20%.
Meet The Team
The engine room of HQB is our large administration and accounting team. While our clients interface mainly with their assigned Partner and Manager, behind the scenes a talented and efficient team ensures that every “i” is dotted and every “t” is crossed.
Working with HQB gives you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive team. We’re always on the lookout for talented individuals and Chartered Accountants to broaden our qualified team base. We provide rewarding and positive career opportunities, so if you want to be part of the action, we encourage you to submit your resume.
Accounting Team
A highly skilled group of well-qualified accountants work in the background to ensure that your returns and reports are delivered seamlessly. Our accountants have extensive experience across a broad variety of industries and entities. Along with the Partners, our Managers work with you to untangle your accounts, ensure your systems are working efficiently and your compliance work is completed accurately and on time and to answer your questions promptly.
Amandeep Kaur
Accountant
Amelia Marshall
Manager (B.Bus.)
Brandon Aung
Accountant
Breana Vinecombe
Audit Manager (B.Bus-Acc.)
Clair Hicks
Accountant
Francesca Pedercini
Accountant (MBus(IntBusFin) MAcct., CA)
Heida Bell
Accountant (B.Bus- Acc, CA)
Jamie Newling
Manager (B.Bus.-Acc, CA)
Jasmeet Singh
Accountant (B.Bus. - Acc. & Fin., CA)
Jenny Booth
Manager (B.Comm., CA)
Lincoln Chen
Accountant (B.Bus-Acc.)
Louise Hogg
Bookkeeper
Mandy Bedi
Manager (B.Bus. - Acc & Fin., CA, Registered SMSF Auditor)
Michelle Paull
Consultant (BEc, Dip Fin Man, FCA)
Nathan Moore
Accountant (B.Comm. - Acc. & Fin.)
Paul Johnson
Accountant
Renee Crane
Manager (B.Bus. - Acc)
Tim Arnold
Manager (B.Bus.-Acc, CPA)
Administration Team
Our administration team is the backbone of the firm. We are here to make you feel welcome and to ensure that all your needs are managed efficiently and with a smile. Feel free to direct any enquiries to our administration team and we will do our very best to help.
Alison Worldon
Office Manager
April Limbert
Business Support Manager
Brianna Gray
Executive Assistant
Debbie Freeman
Administrator
Emma Brock
Maternity Leave
Emma Ruprecht
Executive Assistant
Harry O’Brien Smith
Team Assistant
Kym Ferrington
Personal Assistant
Megan McKay
Systems Manager
Ruby Kohlhagen
Team Assistant
Sarah Maybury
Executive Assistant
Siarn Freeman
Maternity Leave
Venessa Williams
Personal Assistant
We pride ourselves on our friendly and accessible approach
Resources
Articles
Key Community Golf Day 2025
November 3, 2025
HQB were one of the proud sponsors of the amazing team at Key Community Group’s Charity Golf Day!
Super – what happens if I put too much in?
November 3, 2025
There are caps that restrict how much you can contribute to your superfund each year, but what happens if you put too much money in?
2025 Young Guns Workshop
October 24, 2025
Earlier this week, a group of our leadership team made their way to the Gold Coast to attend the 2025 Young Guns Workshop, a product of the great minds behind Smithink.
Congratulations, Breana!
October 16, 2025
This month we are celebrating Breana becoming a fully certified CA (Chartered Accountant). She is now 1 of our 13 CAs at the firm. She’s put in years of hard work, and we couldn’t be happier for her!
Large Superannuation Balances – Further Changes!
October 16, 2025
The Federal Government have today announced some proposed changes to the controversial tax on super balances over $3 million (Division 296 tax).