Treasury has released the most recent rework of the proposed Division 296 tax. Although it has provided some much-needed relief from the original draft, the rework now includes addition hurdles requiring careful planning and consideration.
Across Australia there are regions experiencing a historic transformation fuelled by a combination of significant investment in infrastructure projects and an increase in population. Western Sydney is an example where the economy has expanded to become the third largest in Australia, contributing $100b to Australia’s GDP or 8 per cent of total GDP.
In this episode of Beyond the Numbers with Grant Thornton, we welcome back AML/CTF experts Neil Jeans and Katherine Shamai. They unpack AUSTRAC’s starter kits, share practical tips for embedding compliance into business culture, and explain why it’s critical to start mapping out your designated services now.
R&D Tax Transparency insights driving innovation in Australia’s agribusiness and food sector.
With the 30 April 2026 registration deadline approaching, companies that performed R&D activities in the year ended 30 June 2025 should be reviewing eligibility, documentation and governance now to preserve their entitlement under the RDTI.
The Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Bill 2026 and Superannuation (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Imposition Bill 2026 were passed by the House of Representative on 5 March 2026, and subsequently passed through the Senate late on 10 March 2026, with no further changes and will take effect from 1 July 2026.
There is positive news for individuals looking to grow their superannuation balance. In addition to the general transfer balance cap increasing from $2m to $2.1m, the concessional and non-concessional contribution caps are also set to increase from 1 July 2026.
Tax has always been a fundamental part of how businesses contribute to society. Its role within the Environmental Social Governance (ESG) space is starting to build strong momentum. As organisations sharpen their focus on ESG outcomes, tax considerations and the governance structures that support them have become critical markers of responsible management and long-term value creation.
US tariffs and IEEPA changes impacts on Australian exporters and trade compliance.
Payday Super regulations explained: how the new administrative uplift works and what employers must do next
In July 2025, we wrote about the Federal Court’s decision in S.N.A Group Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation [2025] FCA 240, which was widely seen as a ‘commercial reality’ endorsement for inter entity service fee arrangements in closely held groups – where documentation is known to be imperfect.
Small business restructuring was introduced in 2021 as a response to COVID-19. It is a process designed to help distressed businesses avoid shutting down. Despite being around since then, there remains uncertainty in the market about how the process works and who is eligible.
Over time, governments have shifted away from the direct provision of certain community services, instead commissioning them through a competitive market largely serviced by not-for-profit (NFP) organisations.
What Australia’s Carbon Leakage Review means for trade, imports and business costs
In this episode of The Remarkables, we speak with Joyce Jiao, CEO and Co‑founder of Herekind.