Tax

Accountants slam government’s rationale for trust tax

An accounting firm has urged the government to defer its minimum tax on trusts and to resume the rewrite of the trust...

12 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Tax

Government's tax overhaul leaving small businesses in limbo, says CPA

CPA Australia has warned that the gradual rollout of details from the major tax reforms is causing significant...

07 August 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Tax

ANAO unveils 2026–27 plan to strengthen accountability

The Australian National Audit Office has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening accountability, transparency and...

27 July 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Regulation

Debt concerns raised over ‘$8 billion black hole’ in NSW budget

Tax experts have raised questions about the state's economic direction, with the latest NSW budget drawing scrutiny...

30 June 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Tax

Government urged to revise $6m maximum net asset value with CGT reforms

The CGT exemptions announced by the government as part of its reforms are welcome news, but they ignore one critical...

24 June 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Tax

Government extends fuel tax cut – with a catch

The Albanese government has legislated a one-month extension for the fuel tax cut to lower petrol costs for Australian...

24 June 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Tax

‘Confidence gap’ costing Australians money at tax time: H&R Block

Some Australians are missing out on important tax deductions by underestimating the complexity of their tax affairs,...

05 June 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Tax

Family trust election rules in urgent need of review, government told

The Tax Institute is calling for urgent reforms to the family trust election rules to address some of the issues...

24 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

The AI confidence gap holding Australian small businesses back

Australia’s 2.59 million small businesses are the engine room of the economy. When they use AI well, they grow faster,...

12 May 2026 • By Suzy Nicoletti

Super

Government urged to extend concessional cap relief to current income year

Individuals who exceed their concessional contribution cap this year due to the transition to Payday Super should have...

05 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Government told to cut ‘unnecessary’ regulatory costs amid Middle East war

In response to the ballooning cost of the conflict, 27 representative bodies across the business sector are demanding...

22 April 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Tax

Government unveils $1k instant tax deduction policy

The government plans to offer workers an instant $1,000 tax deduction for work-related expenses from the 2026–27...

21 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

Government releases draft legislation to expand TPB's sanction powers

The draft legislation introduces tougher penalties for misconduct by tax practitioners and criminal penalties for...

15 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

$1k standard deduction: tax simplicity, or a costly illusion?

While the federal government’s proposal may enhance pre-filled tax returns, a closer look at this policy reveals that,...

12 March 2026 • By Jenny Wong

Business

Running SMBs ‘has become harder than it needs to be’, says ASBFEO

In its pre-budget submission, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has called for targeted...

05 March 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Tax

Government urged to prioritise Div 7A reform this year

The government must undertake further consultation on Division 7A to resolve long-standing issues and reduce...

24 February 2026 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

Government sidestepping ethics, professional accountability recommendations,...

The federal government’s response to the Parliamentary Joint Committee report on ethics and professional...

18 February 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

‘More help on the way’ for Aussie SMEs, government says

As small business news continues to be doom and gloom, the government is extending assistance programs in a bid to...

16 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson