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AML/CTF: Immediate action required for the real estate & property sector

24/06/2026

Significant changes to Australia’s AML/CTF regime will directly impact the real estate and property sector from 1 July 2026. While these reforms have been building for some time, recent enforcement activity highlights the consequences of getting it wrong. What this means for you If your business is involved in property transactions or related advisory services, […]

Payday Super is nearly here: What employers need to do

23/06/2026

From 1 July 2026, Payday Super will be in force. Employers must pay super at the same time as salary and wages, replacing the previous quarterly regime. Contributions must be received by the employee’s super fund within 7 business days of payday. With Payday Super commencing on 1 July 2026, employers have limited time to […]

Know your consumer: ATO’s new draft ruling for GST cross-border supplies

18/06/2026

On 10 June 2026, the ATO released draft ruling GSTR 2026/D1 (‘the ruling’) which is intended to replace GSTR 2017/1. The draft ruling provides updated guidance on determining when an overseas supplier is making cross-border supplies of services, digital products, or rights to an ‘Australian consumer’ and, therefore, making supplies connected with Australia for GST […]

ATO finalises guidance on when ancillary funds ‘provide a benefit’

17/06/2026

Following our earlier analysis of draft Taxation Determination TD 2025/D3, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has now finalised its guidance with the release of Taxation Determination TD 2026/3. The determination confirms the ATO’s view on when an ancillary fund ‘provides’ a benefit and provides further clarification on the role of legally binding commitments when assessing […]

First-wave sustainability reporting in Australia: Practical lessons from ASIC and SW’s team of experts

15/06/2026

As Australia’s first mandatory sustainability reports reach the market, early experience shows that organisations that start early and focus on material climate-related risks and opportunities, governance, data, and documentation will be better placed to meet reporting and assurance expectations under Chapter 2M and AASB S2. Introduction Australia’s first mandatory sustainability reports have now been lodged, […]

Division 7A update: High Court confirms Bendel decision on UPEs

12/06/2026

The High Court has now handed down its decision in Commissioner of Taxation v Bendel, confirming the position for the taxpayer on Division 7A, unpaid present entitlements (UPEs), trust distributions, and private company loans. This is a landmark outcome for the taxpayer. The High Court has dismissed the Commissioner’s appeal, confirming that UPEs arising from […]

Simplify employee share scheme reporting with the CTS ESS Toolkit

28/05/2026

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has upcoming reporting obligations for entities offering an employee share scheme (ESS). Find out how the Complete Tax Solutions Employee Share Scheme (CTS ESS Toolkit), our ATO-approved software, can help you meet these requirements efficiently and accurately. Upcoming ATO reporting obligations The ATO requires employers that issue shares or share […]

Property Developers update webinar 

27/05/2026

With property development structures under increasing ATO review, this webinar provides a practical update on the tax and structuring issues impacting developers. Join our Property Development specialists online as they unpack these key developments and what they mean in practice. Developers are facing increasing complexity across funding models, profit allocation arrangements and governance. This webinar […]

FedBud 2026 follow-up webinar series

26/05/2026

Keep Calm and Listen to Your Accountant The recent Federal Budget has created plenty of headlines and plenty of uncertainty.Before making major decisions based on media commentary, join our webinar series as our specialists Matt Birrell, Chris Dexter, Blake Rodgers, and Dale Sloman unpack the proposed changes and explain what they may mean for you. […]

Funds Tax & Accounting technical training

20/05/2026

In the lead up to financial year-end, our experts offer an online tax and accounting training session specifically for funds. The session will deliver a deeper insight into the technical and information requirements when preparing accounts, demonstrated how tax components are calculated and common accounting vs. tax differences. Our fund experts will help you better […]