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Across Australia there are regions experiencing a historic transformation fuelled by a combination of significant investment in infrastructure projects and an increase in population. Western Sydney is an example where the economy has expanded to become the third largest in Australia, contributing $100b to Australia’s GDP or 8 per cent of total GDP.

As Australia prepares for the landmark Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) reforms – set to take effect in the coming months – businesses across sectors face a pivotal moment not just to comply with how to manage financial crime risk, but to transform themselves for the better. The real challenge lies in building a culture that embeds AML obligations into the DNA of an organisation.

Australian private equity firms enter 2026 with cautious optimism on deal flow and a pragmatic approach to value creation.

The 2025 family business survey found that 63 per cent of family businesses are already mentoring rising generation family members; 60 per cent are gradually integrating the rising generation into decision making and 31 per cent are engaging external advisors to support development.

Grant Thornton’s Tax Essentials professional development series is a practical, expert-led program delivering essential knowledge and strategic foresight to tax and accounting professionals.

As family businesses transition from one generation to the next, more family members become involved in the business. What usually begins with a couple of founding members quickly grows to include siblings, and cousins each with their own experiences, personalities and perspectives.

The ATO has made it clear that the professional services industry is in the spotlight as we head into 2026. With PCG 2021/4 now fully in effect as of 1 July 2024, the question is no longer if the ATO will review your arrangements, it is now a question of when. Is your firm ready?

Sustainability reporting and assurance 2025 highlights & 2026 outlook for Australia

Recent findings from the Family Business Report 2025 reveal that cash-flow management and economic uncertainty are the most pressing concerns for businesses in the construction and real estate sectors.

The Aged Care Act 2024 has been in place for a month. Touted as a ‘once in a generation change’ to improve protections for consumers, it also seeks to stimulate investment in residential care services and improve care in the home with the new Support at Home Program.

The Full Federal Court has handed down its decision in AusNet Services Limited v Commissioner of Taxation. AusNet argued that its 2015 restructure did not qualify for rollover relief under Division 615, despite that it earlier said it did. This case serves as a reminder that once a tax election is made, it is very difficult to unwind. Careful planning and forecasting are critical.

How leadership teams can implement effective ML/TF risk management, ongoing AML/CTF compliance, and the successful definition and embedding of an organisation's AML/CTF compliance culture.