Developers can unlock stalled or underutilised residential projects by engaging with the government-led Development Facilitation Program (DFP), which offer expedited planning pathways or waive or vary mandatory planning scheme requirements relating to building height, setbacks when affordable housing is incorporated into proposals. These initiatives present a strategic opportunity to align commercial outcomes with housing policy objectives across jurisdictions. 

Our property expert Sejla Kadric is joined by three industry experts on the topic:  

1. Michael Henderson – Michael joined Contour in 2018 and was appointed a Director in 2024. Michael has been working as a town planner in both the private and public sectors since 2009; holding senior positions within both sectors. Michael brings enthusiasm and leadership qualities, together with his detailed understanding of Victoria’s planning system and its intricacies, to a wide cross-section of development projects. His expertise includes advice during site acquisition and project design, management of applications and negotiating successful approval outcomes with planning authorities. 

2. Kate Breen – Kate leads Affordable Development Outcomes, specialising in the development of affordable housing research, policy and precinct and site-specific planning frameworks and delivery strategies. With a strong focus on developing evidence-based and commercially viable strategies that work for all parties, Kate has developed successful approaches supporting major planning scheme amendments and permit approvals, including appearing as an expert witness at Panel. She has also worked extensively with the community housing sector on bids for government land and funding. 

3. Lucy Simms – Lucy is the Chief Commercial Officer at Women’s Property Initiatives (WPI), where she leads partnerships with developers, government, and philanthropy to deliver affordable housing for vulnerable women. With over a decade of experience in development management, Lucy brings a commercial lens to community housing transactions and an understanding of developer needs, alongside the importance of creating social cohesion within projects. 

Our expert speakers will share their insights and guide you through the process from all angles: 

• Michael will set the scene by talking through the various opportunities that the DFP offers, how to engage with the DFP and potential outcomes of incorporating affordable housing into residential developments.  

• Kate will outline what social and affordable housing is, the key elements needed to plan and deliver it, the requirements for securing planning approval, and examples of effective affordable housing strategies. 

• Lucy will round out the conversation by bringing a community housing perspective, demonstrating how collaboration with developers can drive speed and social impact, and outlining WPI’s approach to integrating affordable housing within private developments. 

Walk away with clear, actionable knowledge on how to successfully integrate affordable housing into your developments while maximising both community benefit and project outcomes.  

Date

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Industry speaker

• Michael Henderson | Contour Consultants
• Kate Breen | Affordable Development Outcomes
• Lucy Simms | Women’s Property Initiatives

SW speaker

Sejla Kadric
Director, SW

The post Unlocking Development Potential Through Affordable Housing seminar appeared first on SW Accountants & Advisors.

Our Employment Taxes Update series is an exclusive event tailored for the Corporate, NFP and Government sectors. In each session, our experts will delve deeper into the ever-evolving world of employment taxes, offering you a unique opportunity to stay well informed to empower your organisation to navigate the complexities of the current tax landscape with confidence.

Session details

Session 1: Payday Super – What you need to know ahead of 1 July

A significant reform to superannuation means the super guarantee will need to be paid in line with salary and wages from 1 July 2026. With the ATO taking a proactive compliance approach, this change will require updates to your payroll processes, systems and internal controls to ensure you remain compliant.

This session will help you understand what these changes mean for your business. Get insights into the broader implications, learn a practical roadmap to help you prepare and walk through the latest compliance details released by the ATO.

Hear from Paul Hum, Tax Director and Employment & Payroll Tax Specialist, who has guided organisations through complex payroll reviews and regulatory changes.

Session 2: FBT update

In this session, our experts Jason Ch’ng and Rahul Sanghani will provide you with an update on:

• New and topical developments including:
  • Grandfathering provisions for Plug-in Hybrid Electric VehiclesCourt case – benefits provided to owners
  • ATO compliance activity including employee contributions
• FBT recap and savings opportunities for cars, dual cabs, carparking, entertainment, exemptions, combining business & personal travel and exemptions & rebates for not-for-profits
• Use of FBT software to streamline FBT Return preparation process.

Date

Session 3: Employee share schemes and reporting obligations, incentives, ESAS

This informative session will provide the benefits of employee share schemes, including different plan structures, designs and alternatives, tax reporting obligations and the employee shares scheme start-up concessions. Kurt Tiam of Dentons Australia Limited will join our tax expert Justin Batticciotto for a discussion on how to design and implement an effective ESS plan and the key terms to consider.

Session 4: Employee vs contractor

Our tax expert Paul Hum and Vanessa Priest will walk through the latest employment tax and income tax developments, including how the rules treat contractors and what this means for your business. We will touch on current audit activity, the Fair Work and common law changes affecting employee vs contractor assessments, and the practical issues we see when clients get reviewed.

We will also discuss the Commissioner’s updated personal services income guidance, providing context that may assist you when negotiating terms or engaging labour‑based contractors.

We will demonstrate how technology can support better contractor governance, from improving data matching to strengthening review processes and reducing manual work.

This session will provide the latest developments in legislation and case law, regulator practices and leveraging technology to assist with compliance.

Who should attend?

• Tax managers and their support staff
• Human resource management/remuneration and benefits managers
• Other staff interested in employer tax compliance, such as CFOs, financial controllers, CEOs and directors

Expert speakers

Stephen O’Flynn
Director
SW

Paul Hum
Director
SW

Vanessa Priest
Director 
SW

Kirsty McDonnell
Director
SW

Rahul Sanghani
Associate Director 
SW

Jason Ch’ng
Head of Tax Information Solutions
SW

Justin Batticciotto
Associate Director 
SW

The post Employment Taxes Update series 2026 appeared first on SW Accountants & Advisors.

The post 2025 SWIPC | Additional information appeared first on SW Accountants & Advisors.

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, and strategic partnerships. 

Event agenda 

Sunday, 9 November  

• Welcome Cocktail Reception  
  Time: 6pm – 9pm  
  Offers attendees an opportunity to connect with peers, speakers, and sponsors in a relaxed setting.  

Monday, 10 November

• Member Conference (CCCA Members only)  
  Time: 9am – 12pm  
  Focused discussions on committee activities and regional updates.  

• Networking Lunch  
  Time: 12.15pm – 2pm  
  A buffet-style lunch open to all attendees.  

• Industry Forum: Transforming Energy & Resources  
  Time: 2pm – 5pm  
  Explore how innovation is transforming energy and resources through smart technologies and digital solutions.  

• Gala Dinner  
  Time: 6pm – 10pm  
  A formal evening featuring a keynote address and networking opportunities  

 Tuesday, 11 November

• Attendees will have the opportunity to partake in optional activities and tours  

Conference details & participation

• The event will be conducted in both English and Mandarin.  

• Accommodation discounts are available at the conference venue (Crowne Plaza Hobart) for bookings made before 19 October 2025.  

• This event is open to both CCCA members and non-members/the public, though some sessions are members-only 

Why it matters

The conference promises to be an engaging day filled with insightful discussions, thought-provoking presentations, and valuable networking opportunities. Attendees will have the chance to share knowledge and connect with industry leaders, as the event explores how innovation, collaboration, and sustainability are reshaping the energy and resources sector – key considerations in future proofing businesses for long-term success. 

The post 2025 Australia National Conference – CCCA Energy & Resources Committee  appeared first on SW Accountants & Advisors.

Join us in Sydney for our in-depth Pillar Two seminar, delivered by SW tax experts Daren Yeoh (Partner and Corporate & International Tax Director), Kirsty McDonnell (Tax Director), Antony Cheung (Associate Director). This interactive session will provide practical guidance on the OECD’s Global and Domestic Minimum Tax regime, equipping in-scope groups with the latest updates, compliance considerations, and real-world insights to help navigate the evolving global tax landscape.

This seminar will explore the following topics:

• Quick recap of the Pillar Two requirements
• Update on recent developments including the political understanding between the G7 Group and the US Government and the European High Court of the undertaxed profits rule
• Issues specific to the non-for-profit and funds management sector
• Implications for financial reporting and financial audits
• The impact of Australia being a jurisdiction subject to the undertaxed profits rule
• Key considerations for performing the Transitional Safe Harbour Calculations
• Case study walkthrough to assist with preparing for Pillar Two implementation including lodgements of Pillar Two Returns
• ATO public update on domestic forms

SW Speakers

Daren Yeoh
Partner and Corporate & International Tax Director

Kirsty McDonnell
Director, Tax

Antony Cheung
Associate Director, Tax

The post Practical Guidance on Complying with the Global and Domestic Minimum Tax (Pillar Two) Regime appeared first on SW Accountants & Advisors.

Our expert will provide you with topical content of relevance as well as an update on what’s new in tax effect accounting, including information about the following topics:

• Key tax matters to consider in your TEA calculations
• Calculation of tax balances
• Equity accounted entries
• Impact of application of new Accounting Standards
• Business combinations
• Tax accounting for tax consolidated groups
• Accounting for tax uncertain tax treatments

SW Speaker:

Daren Yeoh
Partner and Corporate & International Tax Director

The post Tax Effect Accounting Seminar appeared first on SW Accountants & Advisors.

Our seminar was delivered in an interactive online format with SW Tax experts Daren Yeoh, Yang Shi, Kirsty McDonnell and Paul Hum. Our speakers equipped you with invaluable insights into the latest developments and emerging tax issues impacting corporate and international groups.

This seminar explored the following topics:

• An update on Pillar Two
• The Debt Deduction Creation Rule
• Notable recent tax cases including the Pepsi’s case
• Changes to the non-resident CGT regime
• Recent ATO rulings and guidance
• Developments in transfer pricing
• Other tax update

SW Speakers

Daren Yeoh
Partner and Corporate & International Tax Director

Kirsty McDonnell
Director, Tax

Yang Shi
Director, Tax

Paul Hum
Director, Tax

The post Corporate and International Tax update appeared first on SW Accountants & Advisors.

For the eighth year, we are delivering an interactive 5-part seminar series to aspiring and emerging leaders in the Property and Real Estate Credit Funds Management sectors, with direct access to leading industry experts and their experience, strategic industry insights and pitfalls, and key issues ranging from structuring, debt and equity through to legal and compliance.

Facilitated by our property funds specialists, featuring content developed alongside industry, each session featured practical working considerations and discussions with market leaders.

Series speakers

Industry speakers

• David Omond | KM Property Funds
• Charlie Renney | Hall & Wilcox
• Greg Sugars | Preston Rowe Paterson
• Bruce Corrin | CDC Property Consultancy
• Tim Slattery | ASA Real Estate Partners
• Adam Murchie | Forza Capital
• Georgia Liu | CBA
• Kevin Said | AUS Finance Group

SW speakers

Simon Tucker
Director, Tax 
SW

Rami Eltchelebi
Partner, Assurance and Advisory Services
SW 

Stephen O’Flynn
Director, Tax
SW

Abi Chellapen
Director, Tax 
SW

Sejla Kadric
Director, Business & Private Client Advisory 
SW

Luke Fernandes
Director, Tax
SW

Shaneel Kumar
Associate Director, Corporate Finance
SW

James Serpell
Associate Director, Assurance and Advisory Services 
SW

Contact us

If you have any queries or would like more information, please contact the Marketing team via marketing@sw-au.com.

The post Emerging Property Fund Managers’ Series appeared first on SW Accountants & Advisors.

Our experts will provide you with topical content of relevance as well as an update on what’s new in financial reporting, including information about the following topics:

• Accounting standard changes and EDs
• International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee update
• Key focus areas for 30 June reporting
• ASIC update
• Sustainability standards
• Other regulatory changes

Please note that we will host two session this year, the details for both sessions are below.

Session 1 – Financial Reporting update for 30 June 2025

Session 2 – Financial Reporting update for 31 December 2025

Expert speakers

Tom Mullarkey
Partner
SW

René Muller 
Partner
SW

Brent Sheers
Partner
SW

Jimmy Cao
Associate Director
SW

The post Financial Reporting webinar series appeared first on SW Accountants & Advisors.

The session delivered 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 helped you better understand:

• the technical and information requirements when preparing accounts
• demonstrate how tax components are calculated
• common accounting vs. tax differences
• the basic accounting and tax knowledge of property trusts
• key financial reporting requirements for funds
• common issues for ordinary trusts, MITs and AMITs – including issues that affect property, equity and debt funds
• update on recent tax and accounting changes.

SW Speakers

René Muller
Partner, Assurance and Advisory Services
SW 

Luke Fernandes
Director, Tax
SW 

The post Funds Tax & Accounting technical training appeared first on SW Accountants & Advisors.