A budget under pressure
Federal Budget 2026-27Delivered against an uncertain economic backdrop, the 2026-27 Federal Budget reflects a government navigating competing pressures.
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The dust has settled on this year’s Federal Budget, but are we any closer to the tax and regulatory change Australia needs? The Budget brought us a few insights into what regulatory bodies will be focussed on in 2024, including allocating $560m to the ATO for GST enforcement. So as we head into the new year, what will the compliance landscape look like?
In this panel discussion, tax experts Michael Catterall, Rebecca Iwanuscha and Thomas Isbell share their thoughts on the impacts of the budget on the ATO and AusIndustry’s key compliance areas, and how this renewed focus might affect your business.
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Delivered against an uncertain economic backdrop, the 2026-27 Federal Budget reflects a government navigating competing pressures.
Western Australian Treasurer Rita Saffioti MLA handed down the State Budget on Thursday 7 May 2026, alongside Premier Roger Cook MLA. The economic outlook continues to be influenced by global uncertainty and ongoing inflationary pressures.
The Northern Territory’s 2026–27 Budget delivers record investment in health, infrastructure and housing, alongside increased funding for law and order.