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Tasmanian Treasurer Eric Abetz MP delivered the State Budget on Thursday 21 May 2026, alongside the Liberal State Government leader Premier Jeremy Rockliff.

Regulatory readiness in financial services: why information governance is now a board-level priority.

Proposed changes to discretionary trust taxation in the 2026–27 Federal Budget could drive restructures – but stamp duty risks may be significant. Explore key considerations before transferring assets.

In this episode of Beyond the Numbers with Grant Thornton, we speak with Payroll Compliance experts Katherine Shamai and David Mintz to discuss the shifting payroll compliance landscape in Australia, understand how businesses should mitigate risk and the importance of proactive, continuous improvement in payroll processes.

Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget introduces major tax reforms impacting private enterprise, including changes to capital gains tax, negative gearing, trust structures and SME incentives. Understand what it means for your business strategy, cashflow and investment decisions.

After eight years of negotiations, Australia and the European Union have concluded a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in March 2026. This comprehensive FTA will substantially reduce or eliminate tariffs on goods and open new market opportunities in a high-value EU market of 450 million consumers.

Rising labour costs, increasingly complex supply chains, higher expectations and the demands of omnichannel retail are becoming embedded structural costs that are reshaping how retailers operate and scale

Delivered against an uncertain economic backdrop, the 2026-27 Federal Budget reflects a government navigating competing pressures.

AASB S2025-1 Amendments to Greenhouse Gas Emissions Disclosures, issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) to amend AASB S2 Climate-related Disclosures (AASB S2)

This report is Grant Thornton's independent assessment of whether those conditions exist. It examines the key financial, structural and regulatory factors constraining investment in residential aged care and what needs to be in place for investment to follow at the scale the sector requires.

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.

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.