Key points: New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) pressure intensifies early, making incremental efficiency gains insufficient and forcing OEMs to make portfolio, allocation and model-range decisions sooner rather than later. From 2026, the NVES Unit Registry becomes a visible strategic scoreboard, exposing which brands are structurally long or short on compliance and driving changes in pricing, […]
Key points: New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) is a powerful economic lever that extends far beyond emissions policy, reshaping strategy, pricing and competitiveness across Australia’s automotive value chain. Suppliers and dealers that actively adapt their portfolios, manage unit positions and respond to supply volatility will be best placed to avoid penalties and capture new sources […]
With over a decade of experience as a Chartered Accountant, Jeff has built a reputation for being more than just a technical advisor, he’s a trusted partner to the clients he works with. Specialising in business and income tax advisory, as well as employment tax services, Jeff supports privately held groups and large corporations by […]
Key points: NVES penalties are already driving aggressive OEM behaviours that will distort pricing, squeeze dealer margins and expose which brands have the resilience to compete sustainably in the Australian market. As front-end margins tighten, performance will depend on controllable levers like used cars, fixed operations, disciplined sales processes and stronger F&I outcomes, which are […]
Join our UK tax Partner, Alison Wood, and James Whiley, Partner, Hall & Wilcox, unpack the far-reaching implications of the UK’s tax reforms and Budget 2024. Also to be covered: One year on: The end of ‘Domicile’ for tax purposes What are the new rules at play? How do they impact British people living in […]
Welcome to Pitcher Perspective, where we take you beyond the headlines and go in-depth on the current issues affecting Australian businesses. As cyber threats continue to evolve and grow more sophisticated, cybersecurity has become a central issue for businesses and everyday investors alike. In our latest episode, Private Wealth Partner Jordan Kennedy sits down with […]
This is the sixth edition of the Pitcher Partners Motor Industry Services – Australian Listed Dealer Comparison, where we provide insight into the top three listed motor dealer groups and explore how the macroeconomic environment and inventory supply affected them in the 12 months ended 30 June 2025. This report covers: Results snapshot Listed results […]
Key points Australia does not have a formal estate tax regime, but superannuation death benefits can result in tax payable for certain beneficiaries. Be smart and plan ahead to help maximise family wealth. When it comes to estate planning, many Australians are surprised to learn, unlike the USA and UK, Australia does not have a […]
Why do clients choose your business? Often, it’s your people, those who build customer trust with your products and services, and manage complex problems that make your business better. It’s rarely because of the tools you use. And this is one of the misunderstandings about AI. It is a powerful enabler of people, and […]
Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced a significant overhaul of the government’s proposed Division 296 tax, the measure designed to reduce superannuation tax concessions for individuals with very large super balances. The changes mark a clear shift in policy direction – softening some of the most controversial features of the original proposal and introducing a more graduated, […]
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