The Australian Federal Budget for 2026-27 will be handed down in May 2026, the first budget since Labor's re-election in 2025.
Today’s business leaders navigating Australia’s M&A landscape need to look beyond short‑term performance and financial metrics alone. What matters most to investors is a strong, scalable and defensible business, particularly in an environment shaped by geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Increasingly, ESG and sustainability considerations are not add‑ons, but core to business strategy and long‑term value creation.
The Full Federal Court confirms that owner and beneficiary benefits in family businesses are not automatically subject to FBT, reinforcing the meaning of “in respect of employment” and providing guidance ahead of the 2026 FBT season.
Today, APRA shared a letter outlining their expectations regarding credit risk provisioning for ADIs. Its focus includes robust model risk management, ongoing sensitivity analysis to navigate economic fluctuations, and the development of systematic procedures for identifying and addressing sector-specific risks – particularly in the context of AASB 9 Financial Instruments.
As this landscape shifts, family businesses must become aware of their carbon emissions and develop a proactive carbon reduction strategy, whether it be aiming for net zero or another reduction target.
The controversial Treasury Laws Amendment (Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions) Bill 2023 was released on October 3 for consultation to enact changes to superannuation tax concessions.
M&A deal volumes and IPOs are down during economic uncertainty – but that hasn’t stopped Australia being an attractive investment opportunity.
In this episode of The Remarkables, we speak with former Young Australian of the Year, cofounder and Chief Executive Officer of Orange Sky, Lucas Patchett.
The Federal Court has recently ruled in Simplot Australia Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation [2023] FCA 1115 that certain frozen food products are not GST-free on the basis they are prepared meals, which is a decision that may have huge ramifications for the industry.
In this episode of Navigating the New Normal, Jace Gawne-Buckland, Partner and National Head of the Technology, Media & Telecommunications industry group, and Michael Pittendrigh, National Managing Partner, Consulting & Private Business Tax and Advisory discuss how an outsourced CFO model can complement an in-house finance function.
As the Real Estate and Construction industry continues to face increasing costs, thin profit margins, heightened scrutiny and regulatory changes, the potential for fraud and corruption is higher than ever. What measures can your business put in place to best stay protected in the face of rising financial crime?
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Cyber security is a systemic risk to the prosperity of Australia; the problem is going to get worse before it gets better; it will impact everyone; and everyone has a role to play in addressing the issues.
Organisations that used to have the option of self-assessing their income tax exemption status will soon be required to submit an annual self-review report to the Australian Taxation Office.
The Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) Bill 2023 marks a pivotal transformation in financial sector oversight, affecting all APRA regulated financial entities in the banking, insurance and superannuation industries as well as their significant related entities. Jointly administered by ASIC and APRA, the FAR will replace the Banking Executive Accountability Regime (BEAR), aiming to improve risk and governance cultures by imposing a strengthened responsibility and accountability framework for those financial institutions.