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Foreign investors in the firing line: Treasury’s expanded CGT regime

21/04/2026

Treasury is proposing a significant expansion of Australia’s foreign resident capital gains tax (CGT) regime, materially increasing the tax exposure and exit risk for foreign investors with Australian land‑connected assets. Treasury has released draft legislation that would materially widen the scope of assets subject to Australian capital gains tax by broadening the definition of taxable […]

PDAs in public: When your property development arrangement gets the ATO’s attention

16/04/2026

The ATO has released Practical Compliance Guideline 2026/D2, outlining its risk framework for property development arrangements (PDAs), with a particular focus on long-term projects involving related parties and identifying what it considers high and low risk structures. Following public consultation and the release of Taxpayer Alert TA 2026/1, which we discussed in a previous alert here, this […]

How the ATO’s Fuel Response Plan can support your business in 2026

10/04/2026

On 30 March 2026, the Australian Government announced the National Fuel Security Plan. From 1 April 2026, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is administering several temporary measures, including a reduction in fuel excise duty by 32 cents per litre for 3 months, as well as changes to fuel tax credit rates. Effective from 1 April […]

Payday Super Regulations released: What employers need to know and why early action matters

04/03/2026

The Australian Government has released the Treasury Laws Amendment (Payday Superannuation) Regulations 2026, with two important changes for employers. Coming into effect from 1 July 2026, there will be an administrative uplift that rewards early action, and a much more limited power for the Commissioner to extend deadlines. The Treasury Laws Amendment (Payday Superannuation) Regulations […]

Full Federal Court denies deductions for transactions between related parties

03/03/2026

The Full Federal Court has ruled in favour of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), disallowing deductions for transactions between related parties which were not documented adequately. In Commissioner of Taxation v S.N.A Group Pty Ltd [2026] FCAFC 10 a group of entities collectively referred to as the S.N.A Group carried on real estate businesses. The […]

Payday Super is coming for hospitality & gaming: Are your payroll and rostering systems ready for 1 July 2026?

16/02/2026

From 1 July 2026, ‘Payday Super’ is set to replace quarterly super with a payday-by-payday model, meaning super must be paid on payday and received by the fund within 7 business days, with a longer timeframe in specific ‘new fund’ or ‘new employee’ situations. The legislation was passed by both Houses on 4 November 2025, […]

ATO expands Reportable Tax Positions Schedule to large super funds and CIVs

06/02/2026

Through a published update, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has indicated they will expand the Reportable Tax Positions (RTP) Schedule obligations to include large super funds and Collective Investment Vehicles (CIVs). This will increase the compliance burden for large super funds and managed funds.     Impacted taxpayers   From the 2026 income tax year and onwards, it is anticipated that groups with the following super funds or managed funds […]

Navigating Victoria’s 2026 land tax environment

05/02/2026

As 2026 begins, Victorian property owners need to know several important state tax updates. This includes the new short-stay accommodation levy, expanded vacant residential land tax (VRLT) rules, notification requirements for absentee (foreign) owners, and a heightened compliance focus from the State Revenue Office (SRO). With 2026 land tax assessments just around the corner, these […]

Employment Taxes Update series 2026

02/02/2026

At our annual Employment Taxes update, our experts delve into the ever-evolving world of employment taxes to help you stay ahead in this dynamic field.    Our Employment Taxes Update series is an exclusive event tailored for the Corporate, NFP and Government sectors. In each session, our experts will delve deeper into the ever-evolving world […]

Tax Chat webinar series 2026

28/01/2026

Explore the latest in the world of taxation in our Tax Chat webinar series. Join us for engaging sessions on the most recent tax rulings, cases and key developments shaping the tax landscape. Stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tax environment with Tax Chat, our complimentary six‑part webinar series designed for SMEs, advisers and private […]