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Build-to-rent developments: ATO draft updates to GSTR 2012/6

20/11/2025

On 5 November 2025, the ATO issued a new draft taxation ruling GSTR 2012/6DC (‘the ruling’) expanding on existing principles provided in GSTR 2012/6 – Goods and services tax: commercial residential premises.   The draft ruling provides further clarity on how existing principles apply to build-to-rent (‘BTR’) developments, determining the status of occupants, and the characteristics […]

SW International Partners Conference (SWIPC) 2025

18/11/2025

SW International held SWIPC 2025 from 18–20 November in Sydney, Australia, bringing together more than 150 Partners from across the network for three days of collaboration, strategic discussion, and cross-regional engagement. The conference also celebrated two major milestones: the 10-year anniversary of SW Australia as a member of SW International and the 20-year anniversary of […]

2025 SWIPC | Additional information

13/11/2025

Media release | SW wins Outstanding Integrated Marketing Campaign at the 2025 AGRIAs

12/11/2025

SW Accountants & Advisors (SW) has been recognised with the Outstanding Integrated Marketing Campaign (Graduate Intake Under 50) award at the 2025 Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) Graduate Recruitment Industry Awards (AGRIAs) for its graduate campaign, Discover Endless Possibilities.  Duane Rogers, CEO of SW, said: “Launching ‘Discover Endless Possibilities’ demonstrated our focus on creating […]

Victoria’s State Taxation Further Amendment Bill 2025: What you need to know

05/11/2025

On 14 October 2025, the Victorian Government introduced the State Taxation Further Amendment Bill 2025 (the Bill) which is a wide-ranging legislative package that amends several key Acts affecting property, land tax, congestion levies, building permits, and more. Key legislative changes Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Reform Act 2024 The Bill makes targeted amendments to the Commercial and […]

Media release | SW Accountants & Advisors welcomes Andrew Jones as Consulting Director, Sydney Corporate Finance

31/10/2025

SW Accountants & Advisors is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Jones as Consulting Director in our Corporate Finance team in Sydney. Andrew brings over thirty years’ experience advising clients on M&A and capital raising deals, having worked with ASX-listed companies, multinationals, private businesses, private equity funds, and other financial investors. Duane Rogers, CEO […]

Payday Super: Implications for employers & payroll operations

29/10/2025

New Payday Super legislation will mean employers now have about eight months to prepare their systems and processes. The requirements are expected to intensify Australian Taxation Office (ATO) scrutiny and increase administrative workloads for payroll.  After months of anticipation, on 9 October 2025, the Australian Treasury introduced legislation to Parliament to implement the Government’s Payday […]

Private groups – ATO identifies key focus areas for FY25 & FY26

23/10/2025

On 22 September the Australian Tax Office (ATO) published the key compliance focus areas it will be targeting when reviewing privately owned and wealthy groups for the 2025 and 2026 financial years. The ATO has signalled increased scrutiny across governance, trusts, CGT concessions, and more. The ATO’s aim, in publicising its programs and focus areas, […]

Superannuation changes to Division 296 tax

16/10/2025

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has significantly watered down the government’s proposed $3m superannuation tax amid criticism from tax experts and investors. The government has confirmed several important changes to the Division 296 proposed superannuation tax reforms. The updated measures aim to improve fairness while reducing the administrative burden and unintended impacts of the original proposal. We’ve […]

2025 Australia National Conference – CCCA Energy & Resources Committee 

14/10/2025

Date: 9–11 November 2025 Location: Crowne Plaza Hobart, Tasmania  SW will be co-hosting the 2025 Australia National Conference of the CCCA Energy & Resources Committee, alongside the CCCA Melbourne Branch. The event will bring together leaders across government, industry, and academia to discuss developments in the energy and resources sectors, with a focus on sustainability, innovation, […]