The Australian Federal Budget for 2026-27 will be handed down in May 2026, the first budget since Labor's re-election in 2025.
Today’s business leaders navigating Australia’s M&A landscape need to look beyond short‑term performance and financial metrics alone. What matters most to investors is a strong, scalable and defensible business, particularly in an environment shaped by geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Increasingly, ESG and sustainability considerations are not add‑ons, but core to business strategy and long‑term value creation.
The Full Federal Court confirms that owner and beneficiary benefits in family businesses are not automatically subject to FBT, reinforcing the meaning of “in respect of employment” and providing guidance ahead of the 2026 FBT season.
Despite facing industry wide challenges, private developers and not-for-profits are attempting to combat the housing affordability crisis. What could the Government do in the Budget to create more affordable housing?
There have been some recent developments from the ATO which are set to impact those using a discretionary trust as part of their financial family arrangements.
In the immediate aftermath of a disaster such as the floods, the focus is on stabilising your business to ensure it can continue to operate or return to operations as soon as possible.
Across all industries and at all levels of employment – from CEOs to backpackers – businesses are looking to this year’s Federal Budget for incentives to make working in Australia more attractive.
Grant Thornton’s Women in Business 2022 research tracked women in senior management across the world, through flexible working and supporting gender equity.
Round two of the Future Fuels Fund is now open to support demonstration and deployment projects of commercial fleet businesses adding Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) and associated infrastructure.
There is an increased importance for the boards of family businesses to find the right balance between compensation for the management team working in the business, and earnings for the family shareholders who own the business. It is likely that some family members will be involved in both aspects which heightens the challenge of distinguishing the return. There are several ways for family business owners to approach these challenges.
When it comes to M&A transactions, obtaining a truly clear exit is often a lot harder than it seems.
Focused on post-COVID recovery, Queensland is actively investing in industry to promote growth and create jobs in the state. There are four key funding programs available to growing businesses that operate in the priority industry sectors below.
A range of VIC State Government stimulus packages have been announced to boost the economy starting from March 1.
With Western Australia’s border due to open on 3 March when the State is forecasted to reach its 70% vaccination rate, the McGowan Government has released $67 million in stimulus measures for business affected by COVID-19 on 24 February.
As we commence 2022, the outlook for the aged care sector remains as clouded as it was at the beginning of 2021.