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Outlining key tax considerations for a taxpayer once their aggregated group turnover is A$1 billion or more.

The ATO has released final guidance on the royalty characterisation of software distribution, intermediation and intellectual property arrangements through TR 2026/2 and draft PCG 2026/D4. The guidance clarifies when software-related payments may be treated as royalties and subject to royalty withholding tax, while introducing a practical compliance risk framework.

The ATO's draft determination SGD 2026/D1 clarifies how businesses should calculate superannuation guarantee obligations for contractors. Learn the compliance implications ahead of Payday Super.

The ATO’s new passenger movement data-matching program significantly broadens visibility over workers in Australia, including Superannuation Guarantee and reporting risks outside formal mobility programs.

ATO guidance increases evidence requirements for treaty claims through FTE structures.

Following the release of Exposure Draft legislation on 10 April 2026, on 2 July 2026 the Government introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Accountability for Tax Adviser Misconduct and Other Measures) Bill 2026 into Parliament.

US retail expansion: sales tax nexus, compliance and key tax considerations for Australian retailers.

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.

As debate intensifies ahead of the Federal Budget, this insight examines why incremental tax changes are no longer sufficient for Australia. It argues for meaningful, productivity‑focused tax reform that addresses growing reliance on personal income tax, system complexity and long‑term budget sustainability, while carefully considering broader reforms such as the GST to ensure fairness and economic resilience.

AI-driven vulnerability discovery is compressing the time between weakness and exploitation. This insight explores what boards, CISOs and regulated entities need to change in their cyber risk assumptions, governance and oversight models.

With the Federal Budget approaching, aligning trade policy with manufacturing ambitions is key to boosting investment confidence and rebuilding sovereign capability in Australia.

Foreign resident CGT reforms expand taxable Australian real property, withholding and renewables discount.