Tony Corry
Tony is a Technology Audit and Advisory Director with over 17 years’ experience helping organisations navigate technology risk, assurance, and regulatory change. He is proud to work at Pitcher Partners, where he leads a high-performing team focused on delivering practical, high-impact outcomes for clients. Known for his calm, approachable and down-to-earth style, Tony is valued […]
Payroll tax: what Australian employers need to know
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 […]
Taylah Saltmarsh
As a Financial Advisor, Taylah helps individuals and families make confident financial decisions and achieve their long-term goals. She works closely with clients to understand their personal circumstances and aspirations, providing tailored advice across superannuation, investments, retirement planning and wealth structuring. Taylah is passionate about helping clients navigate complex financial matters with practical approaches. She […]
Alex Pollock
Alex specialises in advising mid-market businesses, private equity investors and listed companies on mergers and acquisitions, financial due diligence and valuations. He supports clients across both buy-side and sell-side engagements, with experience spanning the full transaction lifecycle from pre-deal preparation through to execution. He has worked across a range of transactions including business sales, acquisitions and capital […]
Double the Super? Late payment offset removed for June 2026 quarter
Key points: The Late Payment Offset will not be available for the June 2026 quarter under the Payday Super transitional rules, meaning employers who miss the SG deadline face paying super twice; once to the employees’ super fund and again as a non-deductible SGC liability to the ATO, with both amounts being non-deductible. Employers should verify […]
Payday Super – The hidden traps in changes to Maximum Contribution Base
Key points: From 1 July 2026, the Maximum Contribution Base moves from a quarterly cap of $62,500 to an annual cap of $270,830, with corresponding increase in the concessional super contribution cap from $30,000 to $32,500. Super contributions may be front-loaded earlier in the financial year rather than spread evenly across quarters, with the financial […]
Will AI change the way customers choose their pharmacy?
Key points AI should support pharmacists, not replace them. Digital convenience will become a baseline customer expectation. Big groups may lead in AI enabled retail, but not necessarily personalised care. The future battleground is not just technology, it is convenience versus care. Artificial intelligence is no longer just a technology issue. For community pharmacy owners, […]
Employee share schemes and payroll tax: what Australian employers need to know
Employee Share Schemes (ESS) are one of the effective tools to attract, retain and motivate talents. But when it comes to payroll tax, the rules can catch employers off guard, especially when an ESS that looks favourable for income tax purposes still triggers a payroll tax liability. Here’s what you need to understand, and how to stay ahead of any surprises. What is an […]
Uber’s payroll tax dispute heads to the High Court of Australia
Uber’s long–running payroll tax dispute has entered a new phase. The High Court of Australia is set to consider whether payments made to rideshare drivers fall within the scope of the payroll tax contractor provisions, a decision with far-reaching consequences for platform-based businesses and the gig economy. Background: what is the Uber payroll tax dispute? The dispute centres on […]