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In this episode of Beyond the Numbers with Grant Thornton, we welcome back AML/CTF experts Neil Jeans and Katherine Shamai. They unpack AUSTRAC’s starter kits, share practical tips for embedding compliance into business culture, and explain why it’s critical to start mapping out your designated services now.

The Australian Pillar Two Rules align with the OECD’s initiative to ensure MNEs pay a minimum Effective Tax Rate (ETR) of 15 per cent globally.

Following on from our previous alert, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has finalised Practice Statement PS LA 2025/2, which sets out their administrative approach to the Commissioner’s discretion for granting an exemption from Public Country-by-Country reporting obligations. These rules require certain multinational groups to publicly disclose tax and financial information.

Sustainability reporting and assurance 2025 highlights & 2026 outlook for Australia

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 Australian Government has released exposure draft legislation proposing to exclude certain tobacco, vaping and gambling-related activities from the Research and Development Tax Incentive (RDTI). The intent is to ensure public funding does not support innovation that promotes harmful consumption behaviours, while maintaining eligibility for genuine harm-minimisation initiatives.

In this special episode of The Remarkables hosted by Jess Fox, Dylan candidly shares his experiences growing up, how sport changed his life and what’s next in his career. This chat brings together two athletes and friends who explore how sport fosters community, belonging and transformation.

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.

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI), technology, and workforce transformation is reshaping how we do business, collaborate, and grow. For professional services firms operating in a highly regulated environment, this shift presents both an opportunity and a challenge.

The Government’s payday superannuation reforms have now passed Parliament without amendment and received Royal Assent. From 1 July 2026, employers must pay superannuation guarantee (SG) contributions on payday, with funds reaching employees’ accounts within 7 business days.

TRACTION For Young People is a not-for-profit organisation striving to make a real difference to young Australians aged between 12-15 who may be at risk of disengaging from school. In this episode of The Remarkables, we chat with Sandy Murdoch, Founder of TRACTION.