Partner – Innovation Incentives
Bec has a background in law and business and brings over 13 years of experience in supporting companies across a multitude of industries in navigating and leveraging the Australian Federal Government’s Innovation Programs. These programs encourage innovation and business growth in Australia and include the R&D Tax Incentive (RDTI) to support R&D strategic plans and the Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) program to support companies on their export journeys.
Driven by a profound passion for innovation and a fresh perspective, Bec is dedicated to empowering businesses to thrive through innovation and access to funding. Her focus on innovation is not just about providing strategic advice; it is about collaborating with businesses to foster growth and increase investment in innovation in Australia.
Experience
Bec specialises in a wide range of R&D Tax, EMDG and innovation matters including:
- Identification of R&D activities, including eligible core and supporting R&D activities
- R&D based consulting advice, including cross border implications
- R&D Tax Incentive compliance procedures
- R&D Tax Governance, including implementation of frameworks
- ATO and AusIndustry reviews
- EMDG advice, including application preparation, assistance and liaising with Austrade.
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Business
- Affiliate of Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CAANZ)
- Member of the Tax Institute
Latest Articles
View more
Innovation in Focus: R&D Tax insights across Agribusiness, Food and Beverage
Client AlertR&D Tax Transparency insights driving innovation in Australia’s agribusiness and food sector.
The clock is ticking on FY25 R&D Tax registrations
Client AlertWith the 30 April 2026 registration deadline approaching, companies that performed R&D activities in the year ended 30 June 2025 should be reviewing eligibility, documentation and governance now to preserve their entitlement under the RDTI.
Proposed R&D Tax Incentive changes: what harm minimisation means for business
Client AlertThe 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.
Related Events
