Money and relationships – starting out right

Money and relationships – starting out right

Money issues can lead to relationship issues but working together on your finances and goals regularly may mean you and your partner are better aligned for the long-term…  CLICK TO READ FULL...
Key tax changes and measures from the 2026 Federal Budget

Key tax changes and measures from the 2026 Federal Budget

The major announcements from this year's Federal Budget and what they mean for accountants and their clients. . The government has handed down one of the most significant budgets for tax in recent years, with the budget containing fundamental changes to the...
A breakdown of 2026-27 Federal Budget Themes and Papers.

A breakdown of 2026-27 Federal Budget Themes and Papers.

. Global conflict has severely disrupted global oil supplies and is contributing to higher inflation, slower growth, and extreme economic uncertainty at home and abroad. At the same time, there are big structural changes unfolding in areas like energy and technology,...
Federal budget 2026: Winners and losers

Federal budget 2026: Winners and losers

The Federal Government is selling the 2026-27 budget as a big reform budget. One that will tip the scales to make the tax system fairer for young Australians. . This article will help you understand how major changes will impact your day-to-day life.   Click here to...
Rise in SMSF inflows indicate more people are moving into the sector

Rise in SMSF inflows indicate more people are moving into the sector

Inflows to SMSFs have almost quadrupled over the past five years and experts warn this trend warrants monitoring as it may signal shifting member preferences toward greater control. The 2026 Mercer Shaping Super report also stated that this trend could affect the...
Interest rates likely to stay higher for longer

Interest rates likely to stay higher for longer

The recent rate hike suggests that the Reserve Bank of Australia is prepared to move policy into more restrictive territory . As widely expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lifted the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.1% at March’s meeting. This marks the...
View Division 296 as two-stage event

View Division 296 as two-stage event

SMSF practitioners should view the pending Division 296 tax as rolling out in two stages, leading to two similar but different sets of rules in its first few years of operation, an SMSF sector specialist has noted. . Auditors Institute ambassador Graeme Colley said...
Iran conflict: Keeping perspective on market risk

Iran conflict: Keeping perspective on market risk

Tensions in the Middle East have rattled global markets. Both equities and bonds have experienced losses amid great uncertainty, and oil prices have spiked, creating a challenging dynamic. . Although recent events can feel unsettling for many reasons, history suggests...
SMSF trustees acting badly – further disqualification cases

SMSF trustees acting badly – further disqualification cases

Several recent court decisions highlight the expectations of SMSF trustees in regard to legislative obligations. . Matthew Burgess, director of View Legal, said the role of trusteeship of any entity is one the courts have regularly highlighted as requiring conduct of...