Federal Budget 2018-19
Tax in context
25 Apr 2018Whether the motivation is global competiveness, business strength, or individual prosperity, we know the wish list for the 2018 Federal Budget announcement looks different depending on which way you look at it.
Federal Budget 2026-27
A budget under pressure
Delivered against an uncertain economic backdrop, the 2026-27 Federal Budget reflects a government navigating competing pressures.
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Insight
Australia’s R&D moment: Policy signals to watch ahead of th
Australia’s R&D policy is back in focus ahead of the Federal Budget, with the SERD review highlighting declining investment and the need for reform. While no immediate changes to the R&D Tax Incentive have been announced, businesses should watch for potential policy shifts and ensure strong governance, compliance, and documentation under the current framework.
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Client alert
Proposed 2027 FBT changes: electric vehicles and salary pac
Proposed FBT changes from 1 April 2027 will reduce EV concessions and restrict salary packaging of work‑related expenses. Understand the key impacts.
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Insight
Unlocking manufacturing investment in Australia through tra
With the Federal Budget approaching, aligning trade policy with manufacturing ambitions is key to boosting investment confidence and rebuilding sovereign capability in Australia.
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Client alert
Changes to CGT discount and its potential impact
Explores proposed CGT discount and negative gearing reforms and what they could mean for investors.
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Client Alert
Fuel excise halved: fuel tax credits (FTC) implications for
From 1 April to 30 June 2026, Australia’s fuel excise is halved and the Road User Charge removed, impacting fuel tax credit (FTC) rates for businesses. Learn how these changes affect claims and compliance.
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Client Alert
What do the Division 296 draft tax regulations tell us?
Treasury has released draft regulations supporting the Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Act 2026, which introduced the new Division 296 tax on superannuation balances exceeding $3m and $10m. The regulations provide the long awaited operational detail on how the new tax will work in practice, particularly for defined benefit interests, large Australian Prudential Regulation Authority funds and Self-managed Superannuation Funds.
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Client Alert
Geopolitical instability exposes Australia’s supply chain v
Geopolitical shocks are reshaping supply chains – what this means for tax, trade, GST and Incoterms control.
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Client Alert
Division 296 tax has passed Parliament and will take effect
The Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Bill 2026 and Superannuation (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Imposition Bill 2026 were passed by the House of Representative on 5 March 2026, and subsequently passed through the Senate late on 10 March 2026, with no further changes and will take effect from 1 July 2026.
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