Key points Chinese brands are rapidly reshaping Australia’s car market through scale, technology and price. Model availability is expected to jump from 72 to 120 by 2027, intensifying competition. Fleet sales represent the next major growth opportunity for Chinese OEMs. China’s export surge is not a passing supply event. It is a structural reset of […]
Treasury’s consultation paper considers one of the most significant reforms to the taxation of discretionary trusts in decades and has important implications for private business groups, investors and family enterprises. Pitcher Partners has lodged a detailed submission in response to the consultation paper. While we understand the Government’s policy objective of addressing perceived income splitting […]
Key points Dealers need to look beyond new vehicle volume for sustainable profit. Fixed operations and customer retention will be key profit drivers in FY27. Daily KPI discipline will be critical to protecting margins. With the new financial year underway, Australian dealers have a timely opportunity to reset their operating model for profitability. The industry has moved beyond the […]
Key points Australia’s merger reforms need to reflect how consumers buy cars today, not how they bought them in the past. Automotive competition is now national, digital and brand-led, not simply local dealership-based. Scale in automotive retail can benefit consumers through stronger digital capability, EV readiness and service infrastructure. Effective merger assessment should protect consumers while recognising the realities of a […]
In this podcast episode, Melbourne barrister Lachlan Wraith shares his insights on how family law can affect family businesses and the long-term preservation of family wealth. Lachlan discusses trusts, succession planning and family loans, and outlines practical considerations for business owners looking to protect assets and reduce future risk. Podcast transcript Lachlan Wraith is a […]
Payroll tax is a state-based obligation administered by the State Revenue Offices in each state and territory. While the rules are largely harmonised, important differences remain across jurisdictions, including thresholds, rates, due dates, grouping rules and the treatment of particular wage components. There continues to be an increase in compliance activities undertaken by the State […]
The Federal Government’s proposed trust minimum tax reforms would represent one of the most significant changes to the taxation of privately owned businesses in recent decades, with implications for hundreds of thousands of family businesses, investors and business owners across Australia. Pitcher Partners has prepared a report that recommends a range of measures to improve the proposed […]
Welcome to Pitcher Perspective, where we take you beyond the headlines and go in-depth on the current issues affecting the Australian businesses. ATO reviews are becoming more common, and for many growing businesses and wealthy families, they’re no longer a question of if but when. In this episode, Private Wealth Partner Jordan Kennedy is joined […]
Key points SLA protections are largely cosmetic – when a cloud platform fails at scale, contractual remedies fall far short of actual business losses Regulators are already acting: APRA’s material service provider register requirement signals that concentrated cloud dependency is now a systemic governance concern Most organisations have disaster recovery plans for risks that no […]
If you work with not-for-profit entities (NFPs), two new developments are worth having on your radar (even though the effective date is still a little way off): tighter rules around when certain NFPs can prepare special purpose financial statements (SPFS); and the introduction of a new, simpler general purpose financial statement (GPFS) option, Tier 3 GPFS, designed for […]
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