Key points NVES turns vehicle emissions into a tradeable credit, and it is triggered at import, not sale. That creates an incentive to over-import low and zero emissions vehicles to build a bank of credits. The next frontier is cross-market strategy, importing for compliance, then exporting surplus stock elsewhere. Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) […]
Key points Ideal liquidity isn’t about fixed rules of thumb (e.g. 3–6 months of costs), but about how long an organisation can operate before decisions become forced rather than planned. Liquidity levels should reflect the organisation’s specific risks, revenue predictability, credible shock scenarios, and what is genuinely liquid and usable. A mature board can clearly […]
Ali Suleyman, Elena Bogomolova, Peejade Cheng and Gary Matthews from Pitcher Partners Melbourne, present the annual Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Update. This session is designed to support you in preparing and lodging your FBT return for the year ended 31 March 2026. Our experts will help you refresh your knowledge in relation to key principles […]
Key points The post-election environment may create more opportunities for South Australian businesses, but it won’t determine who can actually take advantage of them. The real constraint is “readiness” (clarity on financial position, structures, decision-making, and funding) so you can act quickly when a window opens. Being prepared means doing the thinking and setup early—often […]
Key points ACCC reforms are reshaping deals, not stopping them Regulatory change has become the top challenge, but other headwinds have eased The merger reforms need fine-tuning, particularly to protect smaller transactions Two key pinch points keep corporate dealmakers awake at night – costs and time. And this was the feared impact of the ACCC merger reforms that […]
Key points Pitcher Partners Melbourne has launched its 2025 Sustainability Review tracking its ESG performance Key 2025 achievements include launching our Parents and Carers Network, gender pay gap improvement, and meeting our target for community contributions 2026 priorities focus on improving our emissions tracking, identifying further reduction initiatives, and continuing to deliver programs to foster […]
Key points Legislation introducing a new tax on superannuation earnings for individuals with total super balances above $3 million has been enacted by Parliament. Only minor amendments were made to the draft legislation released in December 2025. Refer to our previous bulletin outlining key aspects of the draft legislation. The start date for Division 296 is 1 July 2026, with the first assessments […]
Liesl Malcolm is a Partner in the Corporate Finance team at Pitcher Partners Melbourne. She has over 15 years of experience helping businesses understand what they’re worth. She specialises in valuations for legal matters, restructures and employee share schemes, and is known for breaking down complex issues into clear, practical advice. In this episode, Liesl […]
Key points Business structures should change as the business grows – A structure that suited your start‑up phase may not support increased scale, complexity or risk. Regular review ensures it still aligns with how the business operates today. Risk and tax efficiency evolve over time – Growth increases exposure to legal, financial and compliance risk. […]
Key points Transfer Balance Cap is rising to $2.1m from 1 July 2026 (indexed to CPI). If you’re starting a pension, waiting until after 1 July could unlock an extra $100k in the tax-free phase. More limits are likely to lift too (Concessional Contributions to $32,500; bring-forward to $390,000) – worth reviewing your strategy now. […]
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