Tech shares slide, RBA decision ahead This week at a glance Hot inflation and a fresh AI-led tech sell-off set the tone as central banks leaned hawkish. Australia’s Q3 CPI rose 1.3% q/q (3.9% y/y), the trimmed mean reached 3.7% y/y, a touch above forecasts, and September’s monthly CPI hit 4.3%; markets now price about […]
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Oil shock and AI-spending jitters test markets as rate hikes return to the agenda This week at a glance Oil and AI spending set the tone. Brent crude jumped to about US$117 a barrel, its highest level in months, after Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia revived fears of a wider Middle East conflict. Meta lifted
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When a company experiences a tax loss after previously generating taxable profits and paying company tax, it may be possible to obtain a refundable tax offset by carrying the loss back against eligible prior-year taxable income. This can provide an important cash-flow benefit for eligible businesses experiencing a temporary downturn. However, the rules
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From 1 July 2026, the Australian Government will require employers to pay superannuation at the same time as wages are processed — a major reform known as Payday Super. This change represents one of the most significant payroll compliance shifts in recent years. For many Australian employers, it will require system upgrades, process changes,
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The ATO compliance 2025 Sydney initiative is increasing scrutiny across payroll, GST, digital payments, and financial reporting. Sydney businesses must strengthen systems, maintain accurate records, and adopt robust compliance practices to avoid penalties. For more information on ATO compliance rules, see the ATO official website. With the ATO leveraging advanced data-matching, analytics, and digital tools,
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The ATO data-matching 2025 Sydney initiative is expanding, giving Sydney businesses greater visibility into compliance requirements. This initiative will increase the volume, frequency, and accuracy of data collected from financial institutions, payroll systems, payment platforms, and cryptocurrency providers, making accurate reporting more critical than ever. The updated framework allows the ATO to quickly detect
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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is increasingly leveraging data analytics, digital tools, and real-time reporting to identify non-compliance risk. For Sydney businesses, this means old manual processes and weak data controls are no longer a safe bet — and proactive tax and compliance planning is more important than ever. Below, we outline what’s driving this
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The High Court of Australia has delivered a significant decision affecting foreign property owners, state revenue authorities, and advisers navigating cross-border tax issues.On 15 October 2025, the Court unanimously upheld the constitutional validity of the foreign owner land tax surcharges imposed in Queensland and Victoria, resolving long-running uncertainty regarding the interaction between state legislation and
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The Australian Government has updated its plan to tax earnings on superannuation balances above AU$3 million. These changes aim to improve fairness, simplify compliance, and make the policy practical for funds and members. The revised framework introduces streamlined assessments of additional tax liabilities and new thresholds to better target high-balance accounts. Key Updates Under the
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The New South Wales Government has introduced important land tax updates affecting the Principal Place of Residence (PPR) exemption and trust deed surcharge assessments. These changes could affect property owners, trustees, and beneficiaries. Understanding the updates is crucial to ensure compliance, minimise potential liabilities, and plan property ownership or trust structures effectively. Key Updates for
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