Not long ago, labour costs were the elephant in every boardroom. Rising wages, shrinking talent pools – it was the same story in nearly every conversation. But the conversation is changing fast. Labour costs have quietly slipped down the list of things keeping middle market leaders awake at night, according to the latest Business Radar […]
Generative AI technologies have made significant inroads across industries, but the NFP sector is approaching this digital revolution with measured steps. Our 2025 NFP survey findings indicate that while NFPs recognise generative AI’s potential to enhance operations and engagement, adoption remains strategic and focused on specific applications. This emerging pattern mirrors the sector’s approach to […]
Payroll tax is a state-based obligation administered by the State Revenue Offices in each state and territory. While the payroll tax rules in each state and territory have been largely harmonised, some differences exist in each jurisdiction. In recent times, there has been an increase in compliance activities undertaken by the State Revenue Offices, making […]
Key points Rental terms for the build-to-rent (BTR) land tax concession become stricter – Additional administrative requirements with a potential minimum lease period of 12 months adds additional burden to landowners who are currently accessing or looking to access the BTR concession. Commissioner’s power to make provisional determination for Commercial and Industrial Property Tax (CIPT) […]
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 […]
Key points Expanded Vacant Residential Land Tax (VRLT) rules will apply in the upcoming 2026 VRLT year. The criteria for when land will be considered vacant and attract the VRLT differ depending on the nature of the land in question. New rules for unimproved land will apply for the first time based on circumstances from […]
The Federal Government’s long-awaited reform of Australian privacy law came into effect recently, aimed at strengthening the protection of personal data. The new regime imposes stricter requirements on how businesses handle personal information – including implications on the choice of software systems and how they are used. This legislation, known as the Privacy and Other […]
Update July 14, 2025 The US “One Big Beautiful Bill”, which proposed sweeping international tax reforms including retaliatory tax increases on foreign income, has now passed through Congress. Initially flagged as a concern for Australian taxpayers with US-sourced income, the final version has removed Section 899 following negotiations with the G7, meaning most of the […]
Key points Explains the tax design under previous legislation and how the new tax may operate Discusses the current status and timing of legislation for the new tax Outlines the controversial design features of the new tax What was the proposed $3m super balance tax? The proposal was for a 15% tax on earnings for superannuation account […]
Rachna is a Client Director in the Private Business and Family Advisory team with over two decades of professional experience. While she started her career in audit and taxation, she has been a specialist accredited Family Business Adviser for more than ten years and thrives on supporting family groups to manage and grow their wealth […]
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