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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Elevate your understanding of how to spot product innovation opportunities and support your innovation through a streamlined R&D Tax Incentive process with Mintel and Grant Thornton in our upcoming webinar ‘Support throughout your innovation journey’.
Mintel’s Jacqui Nunns, Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand, leads a team of experts in consumer behaviour and trends. Jacqui will elaborate on what makes Mintel, the world’s leading market intelligence agency, unique. In particular, how their suite of services and data can support your innovation process.
Grant Thornton's National Managing Partner - Tax, Sandie Boswell and Senior Manager Bianca Patrick will also delve into the intricacies of how they work with clients to streamline the R&D claims process, R&D governance and insights relating to R&D claim reviews.
This webinar will help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of consumer demands and will stress the importance of R&D governance to ensure your R&D claims are defensible in the event of a review.

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.