Key points The ATO is tightening rules on holiday homes, meaning most expenses may no longer be deductible if the property is used privately. Even limited personal use, especially during peak holiday periods, can result in no deductions at all for major costs like interest, rates and land tax. The new ATO approach applies from […]
The property and construction industry has once again been identified as a sector of concern by the ATO, with recurring compliance issues placing builders, contractors and tradies under closer review. This industry has long been considered high-risk by the ATO, due to its reliance on subcontracting, complex payment arrangements and, in some cases, cash transactions. […]
Lachlan joined Pitcher Partners Melbourne in 2018 as a Senior Analyst and progressed to Client Director of the Corporate Finance team in 2024. He specialises in financial due diligence and mid-market mergers and acquisitions, advising clients across both buy-side and sell-side transactions. Known for his practical, solutions-oriented approach, Lachlan excels at identifying key deal drivers […]
Adele Smith is an Audit and Assurance professional with extensive experience delivering high-quality external audit and assurance services across a wide range of industries. She has advised ASX-listed entities, public companies, large and small proprietary businesses, and not-for-profit organisations. Adele combines strong technical expertise with broad industry knowledge and a collaborative, proactive approach to understanding […]
Sebastian specialises in providing Personal and Business Wealth Protection (Life and Disability Insurance) advice for professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners. With over 15 years in financial services, together with experience in many different business sectors, Sebastian has a strong knowledge of diverse insurance requirements and personalised solutions. Sebastian is dedicated to assisting his clients in […]
Elisha brings 18 years of experience as a tax advisor, including 13 years with Pitcher Partners’ Tax Advisory Group. She specialises in GST, advising on a range of compliance matters, business and asset sales and acquisitions, private ruling applications and objections, and reviews of accounting systems to ensure compliance with relevant legislation. Elisha also advises […]
Sean began his journey with Pitcher Partners as a Graduate Accountant in the Audit division in 2014. Over the course of more than a decade, he has ascended through the ranks, developing technical expertise, honing his leadership skills and building strong client relationships. Sean is proud to work in audit at Pitcher Partners because the […]
Anthony joined Pitcher Partners in 2020, after beginning his career in a Big 4 firm in Australia and spending time in an industry role. Anthony is a Partner at Pitcher Partners Brisbane and has over a decade of experience working closely with clients across a broad range of industries and organisation sizes, spanning the not-for-profit, […]
The Federal Court in Morton v FCT [2025] FCA 366 allowed a taxpayer’s appeal against assessments that sought to tax on revenue account the gains made from the subdivision and sale of a family farm. Shortly after the farmland was zoned residential, the taxpayer engaged an external developer to undertake a project which resulted in […]
Makiko joined Pitcher Partners Melbourne in 2025, playing a pivotal role as Japan Desk Lead in the Corporate Finance team. Makiko focuses in facilitating Japanese investment into Australia. With over 25 years of experience at a leading Japanese bank in Melbourne, Makiko offers deep cultural insight, extensive business networks, collaboration and guide clients through regulatory […]
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