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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Businesses must reaffirm their decline in TO fortnightly to be eligible for JobSaver payments in NSW.
The August 2021 figures have confirmed that we are in the midst of an unexpected real estate boom, with national house prices up 18.4% year on year according to CoreLogic’s results – the fastest annual price growth since 1989. In the eighteen months since COVID-19 first presented in Australia, it’s fair to say that the initial chorus of gloomy predictions for real estate and construction didn’t come to pass, and thankfully have proven to be well off the mark.
Yesterday, the Western Australian Premier and Treasurer, The Hon. Mark McGowan, delivered his fifth state budget – first as Treasurer – spending big on infrastructure, health, education, and police.
The office of Local Government has proposed new minimum standards for risk management and internal audit.
Last week, the NSW Government announced a $3.4b funding injection for businesses and individuals affected by the state’s current lockdown.
Changes to aged care financial report for 30 June 2021, including new legislated reporting requirements
Earlier this week, it was announced that businesses can now register their details to receive updates about procurement opportunities for the Brisbane Olympics & Paralympics in 2032.
With the latest lockdown in Victoria entering its second month, there is some more support news for small and medium-sized businesses hardest hit by the current public health measures.
APRA has now begun issuing notices to regulated financial institutions advising them to start preparing for CPS 234 tripartite reviews.
In addition to recent Federal and States’ business financial support packages and loans – including JobSaver for NSW and Victorian businesses and Jobs Plus Program in NSW – there has been more news from the Morrison Government around additional help to small and medium sized businesses (SMEs).
Some welcome news for many businesses in New South Wales and Victoria, with some key COVID-19 business support programs in these lockdown-impacted states now tax-free.
APRA has released new guidelines for both RADI and ADI licenses, providing clarity on the process.