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Australia’s R&D policy is back in focus ahead of the Federal Budget, with the SERD review highlighting declining investment and the need for reform. While no immediate changes to the R&D Tax Incentive have been announced, businesses should watch for potential policy shifts and ensure strong governance, compliance, and documentation under the current framework.

Enterprise Resource Planning systems automate and integrate core business processes across HR, finance, supply chain, inventory and operations and like any major technology, they evolve over time. Sometimes this is through incremental upgrades, and other times it is through large‑scale transformation projects that introduce an entirely new platform.

For overseas property developers investing in Australia, early funding decisions can have a material impact on tax outcomes, deductibility and overall returns. Where debt, equity and related party funding are treated differently under Australian tax rules, the structure chosen at the outset matters.

From 1 July 2026, two significant changes take effect: Payday Super will require superannuation to be paid with every payroll run, and reforms to the superannuation guarantee charge framework will substantially increase the financial consequences of non-compliance. For real estate and construction businesses that rely heavily on contractors, the pressure to identify and manage super obligations correctly, and early, has never been greater.

Procurement is where money, discretion and relationships collide. When controls weaken under urgency, over‑delegation or poor documentation, misconduct can look legitimate on paper until patterns and context are tested.

With the Federal Budget approaching, aligning trade policy with manufacturing ambitions is key to boosting investment confidence and rebuilding sovereign capability in Australia.

Succession is no longer just about who takes over. Many family businesses are using succession planning as a catalyst to reassess whether their current structure is still fit for purpose. As businesses scale, trust or partnership structures can become restrictive. Issues may include limited asset protection, challenges winning commercial contracts, reduced buyer appeal, and constraints on reinvesting profits to support growth.

Australia’s primary care sector is undergoing a period of rapid structural change

Compare key R&D tax incentive regimes worldwide. See how global innovation funding, benefit levels, and eligibility differ across major jurisdictions.

The AML/CTF Amendment Bill 2026 gives AUSTRAC new powers to restrict or prohibit the use of high‑risk mechanisms such as crypto ATMs by reporting entities.

Poor financial oversight exposes businesses to risk, fraud and tax issues as they grow.

Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime continues to experience change.