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How leadership teams can implement effective ML/TF risk management, ongoing AML/CTF compliance, and the successful definition and embedding of an organisation's AML/CTF compliance culture.

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI), technology, and workforce transformation is reshaping how we do business, collaborate, and grow. For professional services firms operating in a highly regulated environment, this shift presents both an opportunity and a challenge.

Australia’s new thin capitalisation rules significantly impact businesses with foreign ownership or offshore operations. If your business has debt deductions (such as interest deductions and borrowing costs) of more than A$2m, tax deductions could be denied under the primary ‘earnings tests’ (particularly if your EBITDA is low or negative due to early-stage losses, especially common in sectors like infrastructure and technology). To manage the above risk, the legislation offers an alternative test: the Third Party Debt Test (TPDT).

The long-awaited guidance from the ATO on a simple method for determining the home charging cost of electricity for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) has been released. This comes in the form of a draft update to Practical Compliance Guideline PCG 2024/2.

The Government’s payday superannuation reforms have now passed Parliament without amendment and received Royal Assent. From 1 July 2026, employers must pay superannuation guarantee (SG) contributions on payday, with funds reaching employees’ accounts within 7 business days.

TRACTION For Young People is a not-for-profit organisation striving to make a real difference to young Australians aged between 12-15 who may be at risk of disengaging from school. In this episode of The Remarkables, we chat with Sandy Murdoch, Founder of TRACTION.

The Federal Court’s $5.8M ACL decision signals a new era for privacy, cybersecurity, and governance in Australia. It reinforces that privacy and cyber obligations start Day 1 of any acquisition, governance failures will be scrutinised, and accountability cannot be outsourced. Boards must ensure robust oversight, deep cyber due diligence, and forensic incident response. With OAIC escalating regulatory enforcement, organisations face heightened legal, financial, and reputational risks.

Grant Thornton is a leading specialist in AML/CTF risk management and can assist businesses by providing tailored AML/CTF risk management and compliance services

In the mid-sized business space, the conversation around carbon reporting has shifted rapidly from a compliance ‘tick box’ to a genuine commercial lever. While the regulatory landscape is certainly a catalyst, what’s most striking is how mid-sized businesses are engaging with these requirements, not just to meet obligations, but to unlock value. There’s been a shift from compliance to commercial opportunity.

In June this year, APRA published its eight proposed changes to its governance prudential standards. We have summarised APRA’s updated/clarified position and provided guidance on some steps that boards should be doing to prepare for the revised standards.

On 30 October 2025, the Federal Court (Hespe J) handed down its decision in YTL Power Investments Limited v Commissioner of Taxation, finding for the Applicant and providing important guidance on the interpretation of ‘taxable Australian real property’ under Division 855 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth) (ITAA 1997).

There continues to be a spotlight on trust and integrity within the professional services industry. From our perspective, these have always been critical considerations.