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Brisbane’s FY26 Sustainability Report: turning commitment into action

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Key points: Pitcher Partners Brisbane’s FY26 Sustainability Report builds on the foundations established in its inaugural report, highlighting progress across environmental, social and governance priorities. FY26 saw practical sustainability initiatives embedded further into the way the firm operates, including the sustainable refurbishment of its Brisbane office, the procurement of 100% renewable electricity and preparations for […]

Why divorce can trigger a hidden tax bill

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Key points: A seemingly equal asset split can lead to very different tax outcomes The biggest cost of divorce isn’t always visible at settlement Future tax liabilities can significantly reduce the value of retained assets Tax planning should be part of every property settlement discussion Divorce is often viewed through a legal and emotional lens. […]

The tax traps in family law property settlements

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Key points: In a family law property settlement, two assets with the same market value may not deliver the same financial outcome. Capital gains tax, duty, embedded liabilities, liquidity constraints and future compliance costs can affect the value ultimately retained by each party. Transferring property between former spouses can defer CGT rather than make it […]

Pitcher Perspective | Rethinking CGT after the Federal Budget

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Welcome to Pitcher Perspective, where we take you beyond the headlines and explore the issues shaping financial decisions for Australians today. The Federal Budget’s proposed changes to capital gains tax (CGT) have sparked significant debate, leaving business owners, investors and families questioning how the reforms could affect their long-term wealth strategies. While many of the […]

Top 10 questions: Discretionary Trust Minimum Tax

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Key points: The proposed minimum trust tax could reshape how family groups structure wealth, investments and succession planning. For many discretionary trusts, the biggest question is whether existing structures remain fit for purpose. Early consideration may provide greater flexibility if the reforms proceed. The Federal Government has released exposure draft legislation introducing a proposed minimum […]

The key sustainability question for audit committees in 2026

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Key points: The first year of mandatory reporting is already providing valuable lessons for boards, management and audit committees. The biggest challenge is rarely the disclosure itself, but the quality of the data and evidence supporting it. As Group 2 entities prepare for reporting, now is the time to focus on controls and accountability rather […]

Queensland businesses can’t win on price, speed and quality all at once anymore

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Key points: 76% of Queensland middle-market businesses say customer expectations have risen in the past two years, more than the national average (65%). Rising customer expectations are squeezing Queensland’s middle market hardest on price: 58% of respondents named pricing, profitability and margins as the area most affected. Customers are arriving better informed thanks to AI, […]

Podcast: Structuring your family business for growth and succession

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In this podcast episode, Arnold Bloch Leibler partner Christine Fleer shares her insights on the legal structures that underpin Australian family businesses and the planning required to pass them on. Christine discusses the options available to family groups, the triggers that should prompt a review, and outlines practical considerations for founders looking to transition control […]

Pitcher Perspective | Reporting season highlights 2026

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Welcome to Pitcher Perspective, where we take you beyond the headlines and go in-depth on the current issues affecting the market. Reporting season may be over, but the market story is only getting started. In this latest episode of Pitcher Perspective, Wealth Partner Jordan Kennedy and CIO Cameron Curko unpack the key reporting season takeaways […]

AASB S2 – Pillar 1 Climate Risk Governance: what boards need to do now

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Key points: AASB S2 requires clear disclosure of how boards and management oversee climate-related risks and opportunities, reporting processes and decision-making. Boards are required to disclose how climate-related risks and opportunities are governed, including how responsibilities are allocated and how climate considerations are addressed within existing governance, strategy and risk management processes, and, where applicable, […]

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