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Report Transparency report

There continues to be a spotlight on trust and integrity within the professional services industry. From our perspective, these have always been critical considerations.

Simon Coulton

| 6 min read | 31 Oct 2025

Tax

We work with clients at all stages of their business lifecycle – and through all their organisation’s major events – to navigate tax obligations.

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Increasingly, Australians are seeing the benefits, advantages and flexibility of taking control of their own superannuation and retirement planning.

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Client Alert ATO PCG 2019/1: updated transfer pricing risk assessment for inbound distributors

The ATO has released a draft update to PCG 2019/1, proposing several important refinements to the transfer pricing risk assessment framework for inbound distribution arrangements. The guidance is relevant for businesses operating as inbound distributors.

| 6 min read | 04 Feb 2026

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Payroll consulting & Award compliance
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Internal audit
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Financial crime
Our team helps clients navigate and meet their obligations to mitigate crime as well as develop and implement their risk management strategies.
Consumer Data Right
Consumer Data Right (CDR) aims to provide Australians with more control over how their data is used and disclosed.
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Controls assurance
In Australia, as with other developed economies, regulatory and market expectations regarding corporate transparency continue to increase.
Governance
Through fit for purpose governance we enable our clients to make the appropriate decisions on a timely basis.
Regulatory compliance
We enable our clients to navigate and meet their regulatory and compliance obligations.

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Insight What the Australian Clinical Labs privacy case means for cyber governance and M&A risk

The Federal Court’s $5.8M ACL decision signals a new era for privacy, cybersecurity, and governance in Australia. It reinforces that privacy and cyber obligations start Day 1 of any acquisition, governance failures will be scrutinised, and accountability cannot be outsourced. Boards must ensure robust oversight, deep cyber due diligence, and forensic incident response. With OAIC escalating regulatory enforcement, organisations face heightened legal, financial, and reputational risks.

| 5 min read | 10 Nov 2025

Forensics

Our forensics team identifies and obtains relevant information, investigates the financial issue at hand and provides a clear, concise, sustainable opinion as...

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Forensic accounting and dispute advisory
Our team advises at all stages of a litigation dispute, taking an independent view while gathering and reviewing evidence and contributing to expert reports.
Investigations
Our licensed forensic investigators with domestic and international experience deliver high quality results in the jurisdictions in which you operate.
Asset tracing investigations
Our team of specialist forensic accountants and investigators have extensive experience in tracing assets and the flow of funds.

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Insight Eight overlooked tax issues in family law

Explore eight often overlooked tax issues impacting asset division and liabilities in family law.

| 6 min read | 04 Jul 2025

Deals

Our team works with clients on all aspects of their deals to get the transaction done and implement the frameworks for long-term success.

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Mergers and acquisitions
Our mergers and acquisitions specialists guide you through the whole process to get the deal done and lay the groundwork for long-term success.
Acquisition search & strategy
We help clients identify, finance, perform due diligence and execute acquisitions to maximise the growth opportunities of your business.
Selling a business
Our M&A team works with clients to achieve a full or partial sale of their business, to ensure achievement of strategic ambitions and optimal outcomes for stakeholders.
Operational deal services
Our operational deal services team helps to ensure the greatest possible outcome and value is gained through post merger integration or post acquisition integration.
Transaction advisory
Our transaction advisory services support our clients to make informed investment decisions through robust financial due diligence.
ESG Due Diligence
Our ESG due diligence process evaluates a company's environmental, social, and governance factors during the pre-investment phase to determine the overall maturity of the entity, manage potential risks, and identify opportunities.
Business valuations
We use our expertise and unique and in-depth methodology to undertake business valuations to help clients meet strategic goals.
Tax in mergers & acquisition
We provide expert advice for all M&A taxation aspects to ensure you meet all obligations and are optimally positioned.

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Report Unlocking value: navigating funding and exit strategies in technology businesses

Explore strategies for scaling in Australia’s tech and SaaS sector in this report, covering capital raising, investor expectations, and long-term growth.

| 3 min read | 28 May 2025

Finance and funding

Our finance and funding team works to access sources of finance, present your case to potential funders and negotiate a long-term sustainable relationship.

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Corporate finance
We provide effective and strategic corporate finance services across all stages of investments and transactions so clients can better manage costs and maximise returns.
Debt advisory
We work closely with clients and lenders to provide holistic debt advisory services so you can raise or manage existing debt to meet your strategic goals.
Working capital optimisation
Our proven methodology identifies opportunities to improve your processes and optimise working capital, and we work with to implement changes and monitor their effectiveness.
Capital markets
Our team has significant experience in capital markets and helps across every phase of the IPO process.
Debt and project finance raising
Backed by our experience accessing full range of available funding types, we work with clients to develop and implement capital raising strategies.
Private equity
We provide advice in accessing private equity capital.
Financial modelling
Our financial modelling advisory team provides strategic, economic, financial and valuation advice for project types and sizes.
Payments advisory
We provide merchants-focused payments advice on all aspects of payment processes and technologies.

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Report Unlocking value: navigating funding and exit strategies in technology businesses

Explore strategies for scaling in Australia’s tech and SaaS sector in this report, covering capital raising, investor expectations, and long-term growth.

| 3 min read | 28 May 2025

Insolvency

Our insolvency teams takes a proactive approach so our clients have access to more business turnaround options and retain the most value for all stakeholders.

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Voluntary administration & DOCA
We help businesses considering or in voluntary administration to achieve best possible outcomes.
Corporate insolvency & liquidation
We help clients facing corporate insolvency to undertake the liquidation process to achieve a fair and orderly company wind up.
Complex and international insolvency
As corporate finance specialists, Grant Thornton can help you with raising equity, listings, corporate structuring and compliance.
Safe Harbour advisory
Our Safe Harbour Advisory helps directors address requirements for Safe Harbour protection and business turnaround.
Bankruptcy and personal insolvency
We help clients make informed choices around bankruptcy and personal insolvency to ensure the best personal and stakeholder outcome.
Creditor advisory services
Our credit advisory services team works provides clients with credit management assistance and credit advice to recapture otherwise lost value.
Small business restructuring process
We provide expert advice and guidance for businesses that may need to enter or are currently in small business restructuring process.
Asset tracing investigations
Our team of specialist forensic accountants and investigators have extensive experience in tracing assets and the flow of funds.

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Podcast Is your business showing signs of distress?

It is important for business owners facing financial distress to understand all the options available to them. Small Business Restructuring (SBR) offers a pathway for small and medium sized Australian companies experiencing financial pressure to deal with unmanageable debt, reset operations, and continue trading through and beyond difficult times. SBRs are also a cost-effective solution to save a business compared to a liquidation shut down.

| 31 min listen | 29 Jan 2026

Restructuring and turnaround

We help clients identify and undertake restructuring and turnaround initiatives to preserve profitability and protect and recover value.

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Independent business reviews
Does your company need a health check? Grant Thornton’s expert team can help you get to the heart of your issues to drive sustainable growth.
Commercial performance
We help clients improve commercial performance, profitability and address challenges after internal or external triggers require a major business model shift.
Safe Harbour advisory
Our Safe Harbour advisory helps directors address requirements for Safe Harbour protection and business turnaround.
Corporate simplification
We provide corporate simplification and managed wind-down advice to help streamline and further improve your business.
Director advisory services
We provide strategic director advisory services in times of business distress to help directors navigate issues and protect their company and themselves from liability.
Debt advisory
We work closely with clients and lenders to provide holistic debt advisory services so you can raise or manage existing debt to meet your strategic goals.

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Podcast Is your business showing signs of distress?

| 31 min listen | 29 Jan 2026

Business services

We work with private businesses across Australia – and internationals looking to Australia for their investments and operations – on all accounting and...

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Business planning & strategy
Our clients can access business planning and strategy advice through our value add business strategy sessions.
Private business company secretarial services
We provide company secretarial services and expert advice for private businesses on all company secretarial matters.
Outsourced accounting services
We act as a third-party partner to international businesses looking to invest in Australia on your day-to-day finance and accounting needs.
Superannuation and SMSF
We provide SMSF advisory services across all aspects of superannuation and associated tax laws to help you protect and grow your wealth.
Management reporting
We help you build comprehensive management reporting so that you have key insights as your business grows and changes.
Financial reporting
We help with all financial reporting needs, including set up, scaling up, spotting issues and improving efficiency.
Forecasting & budgeting
We help you build and maintain a business forecasting and budgeting model for ongoing insights about your business.
ATO audit support
Our team of experts provide ATO audit support across the whole process to ensure ATO requirements are met.
Family business consulting
Our family business consulting team works with family businesses on running their businesses for continued future success.
Private business taxation and structuring
We help private business leaders efficiently structure their organisation for optimal operation and tax compliance.
Outsourced CFO services
Our outsourced CFO services provide a full suite of CFO, tax and finance services and advice to help clients manage risk, optimise operations and grow.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability

Having a considered and informed ESG response has never been more important for all organisations as we are seeing awareness of the elements of ESG continue to...

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Sustainability reporting
Following the introduction of mandatory sustainability reporting requirements in Australia, organisations will need to understand if they are required to report, the disclosure requirements, and if they have the skill set and available data to comply. We can guide organisations through the reporting process end-to-end, from climate-related risks and opportunities identification through to reporting support.
Sustainability advisory
With the ESG and sustainability landscape continuing to evolve, we are focused on helping your business to understand how to shape your sustainability strategy. When designing a sustainability strategy, it’s important to take into consideration your sustainability-related risks and opportunities, relevant standards and frameworks such as the SBTi, and your broader business needs.
Sustainability assurance
The sustainability reporting regulations which have come into force in Australia include assurance requirements which are being phased in over several years. Australia is also the first jurisdiction internationally to adopt the new assurance standard. Whether you are seeking voluntary assurance or meeting your compliance obligations, our sustainability assurance team combines technical expertise and industry insights to provide quality and efficiency in the assurance process.
ESG due diligence
As ESG and Sustainability-related considerations are becoming pivotal for Australian dealmakers, it is important for investors to feel confident in assessing transactions through an ESG lens. The due diligence process evaluates a company's material environmental, social, and governance topics during the pre-investment phase, flagging risks and identifying opportunities for added value.

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Insight Sustainability reporting and assurance: 2025 in review

Sustainability reporting and assurance 2025 highlights & 2026 outlook for Australia

| 8 min read | 11 Dec 2025

Consulting

Our consulting team supports its clients with hands-on and proactive advice on all aspects of their strategies for sustainable growth.

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Management consulting
Our management consulting services team helps you to plan and implement the right strategy to deliver sustainable growth.
Financial consulting
We provide financial consulting services to keep your business running so you focus on your clients and reaching strategic goals.

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Insight AUSTRAC AML/CTF Starter Programs: a clear and cost-effective pathway to compliance

The AUSTRAC AML/CTF Starter Programs provide a structured pathway to achieving AML/CTF compliance that will significantly reduce the effort and cost of AML/CTF compliance for entities required to meet AML/CTF obligations under Tranche 2.

| 8 min read | 02 Feb 2026

Market services

China practice
The investment opportunities between Australia and China are well established yet, in recent years, have also diversified.
Japan practice
The trading partnership between Japan and Australia is long-standing and increasingly important to both countries’ economies.
India practice
It’s an exciting time for Indian and Australian businesses looking to each jurisdiction as part of their growth ambitions.
Singapore practice
Our Singapore Practice works alongside Singaporean companies to achieve growth through investment and market expansion into Australia.
Vietnam practice
Investment and business opportunities in Vietnam are expanding rapidly, driven by new markets, diverse industries, and Vietnam's growing role in export manufacturing, foreign investment, and strong domestic demand.

Industries

Agribusiness, Food & Beverage

Supporting the growth of ‘Australian Made’ in today’s markets

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Podcast Finding the right fit in the evolving world of supply chain solutions
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| 29 min listen | 30 Sep 2025
Client Alert Tax treatment of the proceeds on the sale of land
The Federal Court decision in Morton v Commissioner of Taxation [2025] FCA 336 (“the Morton case”) provides key guidance on the tax treatment of proceeds derived from land development arrangements. This is particularly relevant to landowners considering development partnerships with third-party developers.

| 6 min read | 18 Aug 2025
Client Alert ATO releases new GST guidance on prepared meals
The ATO’s GSTD 2025/1 clarifies the GST treatment of prepared meals following the Simplot case. Learn how the new four-step test and transitional compliance approach affect food suppliers.

Anika Reside
| 4 min read | 01 Aug 2025
Client Alert Wine not? Primary production land tax exemption no longer on the vine
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.

Kristina Popova
| 7 min read | 09 May 2025

Energy & Resources

From an active natural resources M&A market, a growing energy and renewable energy market, to new technologies and export and trade agreements – we have the...

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Report Balancing risk and opportunity in mining contracting report
Mining contractors are operating in an increasingly complex and competitive Australian mining sector. With shifting commodity markets, cost pressures, and evolving contract models, understanding contractor performance, financial strength, and growth opportunities is more important than ever.

06 Nov 2025
Insight Impact of retaliatory tariffs on Australian and New Zealand exporters
As of April 9, 2025, a minimum universal tariff of 10 per cent has been applied to all imported goods into the United States, while certain countries face higher reciprocal tariffs based on their US trade deficit.

| 6 min read | 17 Apr 2025
Insight Critical Minerals and Hydrogen Production Tax Incentives – legislation passed
The Australian Parliament recently passed legislation to introduce two significant tax incentives aimed at bolstering Australia’s critical minerals and hydrogen production sectors. The incentives form a significant part of the Government’s ’Future Made in Australia‘ policy.

Paul Dawson
| 6 min read | 04 Mar 2025
Client Alert Unlock 2025: government grants update
If government grants are part of your 2025 strategy, take note of the available quarter one funding opportunities. With increasing inflationary pressures, government grants can be an essential alternative funding source for businesses with critical investment projects.

| 11 min read | 20 Jan 2025

Financial Services

Working with the sector to understand and manage risk, embrace opportunity and support regulatory compliance

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Insight AUSTRAC AML/CTF Starter Programs: a clear and cost-effective pathway to compliance
The AUSTRAC AML/CTF Starter Programs provide a structured pathway to achieving AML/CTF compliance that will significantly reduce the effort and cost of AML/CTF compliance for entities required to meet AML/CTF obligations under Tranche 2.

| 8 min read | 02 Feb 2026
Client Alert What Australia’s 2025 international tax changes mean for your cross‑border strategy
From the introduction of Pillar Two to increased debt deduction limitations and public reporting obligations, the international tax landscape is shifting rapidly.

| 3 min read | 28 Jan 2026
Client Alert ATO extends reportable tax position regime to large CIVs and superannuation funds
ATO expands reportable tax position (RTP) reporting to large CIVs and super funds – what it means and how to prepare.

| 5 min read | 22 Jan 2026
Insight Lessons from AusNet’s restructure
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.

George Sinanis
| 5 min read | 09 Dec 2025

Health & Aged Care

Working alongside health, disability & aged care providers in a challenging environment

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Insight What the Aged Care Act 2024 means for providers
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.

Darrell Price
| 5 min read | 10 Dec 2025
Insight What the Australian Clinical Labs privacy case means for cyber governance and M&A risk
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| 5 min read | 10 Nov 2025
Insight Prospects for the banking sector in health and aged care
The health and aged care industry in Australia is complex and there are a range of challenges and opportunities for the banking sector which can be explored in relation to its various sub-sectors.

Darrell Price
| 5 min read | 11 Jun 2025
Report Considerations for the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission’s proposed Financial Standards
Explore recommendations to improve Aged Care Financial Standards and support provider stability.

| 4 min read | 08 May 2025

Life Sciences

On track for innovation and growth

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Manufacturing

Supporting the growth of the innovators, the IP generators and the job creators

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Insight Unlocking the benefits of Australian Trusted Trader accreditation
Unlock ATT accreditation to boost trade compliance, speed, and global market access.

Richard Nutt
| 6 min read | 30 Oct 2025
Podcast Finding the right fit in the evolving world of supply chain solutions
In this episode of Beyond the Numbers with Grant Thornton, Management Consulting Partner, Richard Bycroft, and Director, Primo Danieletto, discuss automation in supply chains, triggers for reviewing an organisation’s current model and the ROI businesses can see from implementation.

| 29 min listen | 30 Sep 2025
Client Alert A new trade landscape: insights for Australian businesses
US tariffs 2025: Impact on Australian exports, trade strategy & customs review insights.

Richard Nutt
| 4 min read | 20 Aug 2025
Report Manufacturing benchmarks 2025: navigating complexity and building resilience
Discover how Australian manufacturers are responding to slower growth, rising costs and tighter margins in our 2025 Manufacturing Benchmarks report, with insights on performance, reinvestment and capability-building.

09 Jul 2025

Not for Profit

Supporting social impact organisations to deliver for communities

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Insight Navigating financial sustainability in a complex Not-for-Profit landscape
Against a backdrop of rising cost-of-living pressures and economic uncertainty, Not for Profits (NFPs) are facing increasingly complex challenges to maintain financial sustainability. With public expectations rising, funding pathways under strain, and operational costs climbing, many organisations are being forced to reassess how they operate. While the pressures are real, this also creates an opportunity to rethink collaboration, strengthen governance and build long-term resilience.

| 6 min read | 19 May 2025
Insight Strengthening resilience for charities in a cost-of-living crisis
Australian charities are feeling the pinch of rising costs and increased demand as over 3.3m people live in poverty. From streamlining operations to diversifying funding streams and using technology like AI, leaders are finding ways to meet rising demand and stay resilient in today’s cost-of-living crisis.

Bhavesh Narsey
| 4 min read | 29 Jan 2025
Podcast Yalari: empowering the next generation through education
Yalari is a not-for-profit organisation offering secondary education scholarships to Australian schools for First Nations students. The organisation champions the value of education and nurtures an encouraging community for students to thrive in their studies.

| 26 min listen | 11 Jun 2024
Insight Federal Budget health and aged care initiatives announced
The Health and Aged Care industry faces continued uncertainty, but following the Federal Budget announcements on 14 May, improvements are expected.

Darrell Price
| 4 min read | 22 May 2024

Professional Services

Setting Australia’s knowledge powerhouse up for success

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Insight Profit allocation under PCG 2021/4 – are you ready?
The ATO has made it clear that the professional services industry is in the spotlight as we head into 2026. With PCG 2021/4 now fully in effect as of 1 July 2024, the question is no longer if the ATO will review your arrangements, it is now a question of when. Is your firm ready?

| 4 min read | 16 Dec 2025
Insight Lessons from AusNet’s restructure
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.

George Sinanis
| 5 min read | 09 Dec 2025
Insight ATO final taxation ruling – TR 2025/2: Third Party Debt Test (TPDT)
Australia’s new thin capitalisation rules significantly impact businesses with foreign ownership or offshore operations. If your business has debt deductions (such as interest deductions and borrowing costs) of more than A$2m, tax deductions could be denied under the primary ‘earnings tests’ (particularly if your EBITDA is low or negative due to early-stage losses, especially common in sectors like infrastructure and technology). To manage the above risk, the legislation offers an alternative test: the Third Party Debt Test (TPDT).

| 7 min read | 27 Nov 2025
Insight How to practically achieve AML/CTF compliance for the Legal Industry
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 lawyers.

| 6 min read | 12 Sep 2025

Real Estate & Construction

Supporting the sector to respond to economic and social shifts

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Insight Navigating cash flow and economic uncertainty in Real Estate & Construction
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.

Kirsten Taylor-Martin
| 4 min read | 11 Dec 2025
Insights Rethinking investment and affordability in global real estate & construction markets
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.

Anika Reside
| 27 Oct 2025
Client Alert Land banking under fire: VRLT expands to undeveloped sites from 2026
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.

Kristina Popova
| 5 min read | 26 Sep 2025
Insight How to practically achieve AML/CTF compliance for the real estate industry
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.

| 6 min read | 12 Sep 2025

Retail & Consumer Products

Our aim is to help you find a better, simpler, more efficient, and more profitable way of doing things to keep your business safe and help you grow.

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Unlock ATT accreditation to boost trade compliance, speed, and global market access.

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| 6 min read | 30 Oct 2025
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| 29 min listen | 30 Sep 2025
Client Alert A new trade landscape: insights for Australian businesses
US tariffs 2025: Impact on Australian exports, trade strategy & customs review insights.

Richard Nutt
| 4 min read | 20 Aug 2025
Report What’s driving Australian retail spending in today’s economy?
Australian consumers are demanding more from retailers – better value, faster service, and consistently high quality. Discover what drives Australian retail and how to meet rising expectations.

22 Jul 2025

Technology, Media & Telecommunications

Exciting, fast paced, innovative and disruptive

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Insight What the Australian Clinical Labs privacy case means for cyber governance and M&A risk
The Federal Court’s $5.8M ACL decision signals a new era for privacy, cybersecurity, and governance in Australia. It reinforces that privacy and cyber obligations start Day 1 of any acquisition, governance failures will be scrutinised, and accountability cannot be outsourced. Boards must ensure robust oversight, deep cyber due diligence, and forensic incident response. With OAIC escalating regulatory enforcement, organisations face heightened legal, financial, and reputational risks.

| 5 min read | 10 Nov 2025
Podcast From capital to sale: securing funding and exit strategies in the technology sector
In this episode, National Head of Corporate Finance & M&A Partner Holly Stiles and National Head of Technology, Media & Telecommunications and Private Business Tax & Advisory Partner Jace Gawne-Buckland discuss the current technology landscape in Australia, evolving expectations of investors, and tangible steps tech leaders can take to strengthen their position for future raises or exits.

| 24 min listen | 11 Jun 2025
Report Unlocking value: navigating funding and exit strategies in technology businesses
Explore strategies for scaling in Australia’s tech and SaaS sector in this report, covering capital raising, investor expectations, and long-term growth.

| 3 min read | 28 May 2025
Insight Tax planning essentials for successful M&A transactions
Discover key tax planning steps for a smooth, tax-efficient M&A transaction.

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| 6 min read | 04 Nov 2024

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Grant Thornton’s Cairns office announces the expansion of its local leadership team, with the promotion of a new Partner and three new Directors.

The region continues to see sustained demand for advisory, tax and assurance services, with the Cairns team experiencing strong growth as businesses across Far North Queensland seek specialised guidance. The expansion of the local leadership team ensures the firm is well‑positioned to support organisations navigating the region’s evolving economic landscape – from tourism and agribusiness to construction, health, and emerging investment sectors.

These new appointments reflect both the firm’s commitment to recognising local internal talent and continuing to provide market-leading expertise, insights and proven capability for clients across all its service lines.

These promotions also underscore the firm’s commitment to nurturing talent within the Cairns community. Each of the newly appointed leaders has built their career serving local and regional clients, combining deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges facing businesses in the region. Their appointments reflect Grant Thornton’s long-standing belief that investing in people is essential to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.

Congratulations to our key Cairns promotions:

Stephen Borgna, Partner – Private Enterprise (dedicated nearly 20 years to providing tax and superannuation advice)
Wesley Eccles, Director – Restructuring Advisory (restructuring, turnaround and insolvency specialist)
Kelly Graham, Director – Audit & Assurance (specialises in audits across a wide variety of industries and sectors)
Thea Lazarus-Kelly, Director – Private Enterprise (focuses on tax compliance with expertise in construction)

Andrew Cornes, Cairns Office Chair at Grant Thornton said, “These new promotions strengthen our offering in the Cairns office, allowing us to further serve the Far North region across a wide variety of sectors. The team in Cairns are proud Far North Queenslanders and are truly invested in helping this city and greater region succeed through successful business and a booming economy.”

Stephen Borgna Partner – Private Enterprise in the Grant Thornton Cairns office said, “From day one, Grant Thornton has supported me on my journey to Partner and has helped shape my goals along the way. I’m proud to be part of a team that’s bold, diverse, and outcome-driven – all our people in the Cairns office each bring something distinct, and together we’re focused on making a real impact for our clients in the region.”

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Grant Thornton Cairns announces key promotions and new leadership appointments

09 Feb 2026

Grant Thornton’s Cairns office announces the expansion of its local leadership team, with the promotion of a new Partner and three new Directors.

Congratulations to our key Cairns promotions:

Stephen Borgna, Partner – Private Enterprise (dedicated nearly 20 years to providing tax and superannuation advice)
Wesley Eccles, Director – Restructuring Advisory (restructuring, turnaround and insolvency specialist)
Kelly Graham, Director – Audit & Assurance (specialises in audits across a wide variety of industries and sectors)
Thea Lazarus-Kelly, Director – Private Enterprise (focuses on tax compliance with expertise in construction)

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Mikala Spark

Senior Communications Manager at Grant Thornton Australia

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