The Australian Federal Budget for 2026-27 will be handed down in May 2026, the first budget since Labor's re-election in 2025.
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Artificial intelligence is accelerating and amplifying traditional business risks, from cyber threats to fraud and decision-making integrity. This article outlines five emerging risk patterns and highlights why organisations must rethink risk management approaches to remain effective in an AI-driven environment.
On 10 June 2026 the High Court found that a trust’s unpaid present entitlement (UPE) to a company is not treated as a ‘loan’, and potentially subject to tax as a deemed dividend under Division 7A.
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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) continues its commitment to tax transparency and encouraging voluntary compliance by beginning to publishing data on R&D Tax Incentive claim outcomes.
The new financial year brings many changes and thresholds that trustees and members of a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) need to be aware of.
Treasury is taking steps to ensure fairer tax treatment for foreign resident investors by tightening Australia's foreign resident Capital Gains Tax (CGT) regime. Proposed changes aim to broaden the CGT base and enhance integrity, impacting infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and more.
Following recent decisions made at the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) meetings, we now have a very clear sense of what the final Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) will look like.
This article is the fifth and final instalment in our series where we delve into the stages of a payroll remediation project.
Following the recent removal of tariffs on Australian wine by China, the industry is keen to rebuild relations and explore the right export markets. This presents Australian wine producers with a chance to reassess their position in the global market.
In the latest episode of Beyond the Numbers with Grant Thornton, Financial Advisory Partners John McInerney and Cameron Crichton discuss the current economic climate, what SBRs are, eligibility criteria, and how businesses have successfully turned around using this regime.
The Taxation Ruling TR 2023/4DC1 has been updated to include a draft appendix that expands the definition of ‘employee’ specifically for superannuation guarantee purposes.
The manufacturing sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability, achieving steady growth through effective cost management and strategic investments despite economic challenges.
One of the fundamental rules for a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) is the general prohibition on borrowing.
In this episode, Director of Operations at Walk Free, Katharine Bryant, discusses the rising wave of socially responsible generations wanting to make a difference, the methodology behind the Global Slavery Index as well as the challenges in collecting data, and what more can be done to eradicate modern slavery.
The current economic environment is challenging for businesses trying to operate when budgets are tighter and profit margins are squeezed. Family businesses are uniquely positioned as they’re used to maintaining a long-term perspective, naturally fostering a transgenerational mindset through knowledge sharing, learning and investment in the business.