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The final amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Rules, published on 30 August 2025, introduce a series of structural and operational changes following extensive consultation by AUSTRAC and industry feedback.

In this episode, Principal and National Head of Private Business & Tax Advisory Technical Tax, David Montani, Specialist Tax Partner and National Head of Real Estate & Construction Anika Reside and Corporate Tax Partner Mark D’Angelica discuss the outcomes of the Economic Reform Roundtable, why tax reform has historically been challenging in Australia, and their ideal tax mix for a more productive and prosperous nation.

The AML/CTF Reforms require reporting entities to develop and maintain AML/CTF policies that achieve both ML/TF/PF risk mitigation and management as well as AML/CTF compliance.

For family businesses, this demographic milestone signifies an important moment. As many founders and senior leaders approach retirement age, the need for thoughtful succession planning and effective intergenerational collaboration has never been greater. Navigating this transition isn’t just about handing over the reins – it’s about evolving the business while preserving its legacy.

US tariffs 2025: Impact on Australian exports, trade strategy & customs review insights.

In this episode of The Remarkables, we sit down with Debbie Sykes – Partnerships Lead a Delta Therapy Dogs. Throughout this chat, she speaks about how Delta Therapy Dogs started, positive stories that have stayed with her and what’s next for the organisation.

Accounting standards issued but not yet effective for 30 June 2025.

This TA Alert incorporates all the relevant pronouncements and developments as at 17 July 2025.

Mandatory sustainability reporting under AASB S2 will apply to Australian property and corporate entities meeting size thresholds from 2025, requiring disclosure of climate-related risks, emissions, and transition strategies. Early preparation is essential for compliance and to create long-term value.

The High Court of Australia has dismissed the Tax Commissioner’s (“the Commissioner”) appeals in FCT v PepsiCo, Inc [2025] HCA 30 (“PepsiCo”), ruling that payments made by Schweppes Australia to PepsiCo’s Australian subsidiary for concentrate did not constitute royalties, and that PepsiCo and Stokely‑Van Camp were not liable for royalty withholding tax or diverted profits tax for the 2018 and 2019 income years.

The ATO has released the registration form to be completed by your ultimate parent entity relating to the Public Country-by-Country Reporting (“Public CbCR”) regime which is now in effect.

The Federal Court decision in Morton v Commissioner of Taxation [2025] FCA 336 (“the Morton case”) provides key guidance on the tax treatment of proceeds derived from land development arrangements. This is particularly relevant to landowners considering development partnerships with third-party developers.