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Geopolitical shocks are reshaping supply chains – what this means for tax, trade, GST and Incoterms control.
What Australia’s Carbon Leakage Review means for trade, imports and business costs
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.
A global perspective on evolving real estate and construction markets, focusing on housing affordability, emerging asset classes, and sustainability. Gain insights from Grant Thornton’s experts across Australia and the UK help leaders navigate uncertainty and adapt investment strategies.
From 2026, Victoria’s VRLT will apply to long-term undeveloped land in metro Melbourne, targeting land banking and encouraging residential development. The expansion follows 2025 reforms aimed at improving housing affordability and supply.
Australia has commenced reforming its Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) regime including the ‘Tranche 2’ reforms, which expand AML/CTF compliance to apply to additional professions including real estate agents and conveyancers.
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.
A practical guide for residential colleges reviewing GST treatment for the 2026 academic year – covering endorsed charity concessions, PCG 2022/3, Division 129 adjustments, and strategies to manage GST liability and compliance with confidence.
For wine producers and vineyard owners, the recent New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal decision in Zonadi Holdings Pty Ltd ATF Wombat Investment Trust v Chief Commissioner of State Revenue [2025] NSWCATAD 84 may spell trouble for their current primary production land tax exemptions.
In this episode, Risk Consulting Partners and AML/CTF experts Neil Jeans and Katherine Shamai discuss the implications of the new AML/CTF Amendment Act, AUSTRAC’s expanded authority to investigate organisations, and the important questions Board should be asking management teams when it comes to the new reforms.
The ATO is cracking down on tax avoidance in the property sector, focusing on international related-party financing. With increased enforcement until 2028, private groups must review their funding structures to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.
Updates to Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding (FRCGW) rules effective 1 January 2025 increase the withholding tax rate to 15% and remove the $750,000 threshold, applying to all Taxable Australian Property transactions. These changes aim to boost tax compliance for property deals. Find out more how to manage your obligations and avoid penalties.
