From apimagazine.com.au: Federal Budget highlights reveal a strategic shift towards improving cost of living, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers laying out plans for tax relief, student debt reduction, and increased medical bulk billing.… read more
From bdo.com.au: Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveils the Federal Budget 2025, focusing on cost-of-living relief via tax cuts, energy bill rebates, and HECS/HELP relief, among other measures.… read more
From gtlaw.com.au: The ACCC has issued draft guidelines for merger assessments, signalling a shift towards a more rigorous examination of competition concerns and a focus on market power.… read more
From grantthornton.com.au: Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveiled the 2025-26 Federal Budget, projecting an increase in deficit, strategic spending plans, and tax changes to bolster Australian businesses amidst global uncertainties.… read more
From alvarezandmarsal.com: Treasurer Jim Chalmers lays out the Albanese Government’s fourth budget for 2025/2026, focusing primarily on cost-of-living relief, increased Medicare funding, expanded childcare rebates, and tax cuts for Australian taxpayers.… read more
From www.accurium.com.au: ‘On 25 March 2025, the Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, delivered his fourth Federal Budget for the
Albanese Government.’
‘With a Federal election to take place in May 2025, the economy is likely to be at the forefront of the Government’s re-election campaign.… read more
From www.cpaaustralia.com.au: The 2025-26 Australian Federal Budget, presented by Federal Treasurer Dr. Jim Chalmers on March 25, 2025, includes modest income tax cuts effective from July 1, 2026, and $150 in energy bill relief for small businesses and households.… read more
From sladen.com.au: The Federal Court ruled that a term in PayPal’s standard contracts with small businesses, allowing it to retain erroneously charged fees unless reported within 60 days, was unfair and void under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.… read more
From piperalderman.com.au: Piper Alderman submitted a response to ASIC’s Consultation Paper 381, focusing on updates to guidance regarding digital assets and financial services laws.
The submission argues for specific legislation suited to the unique characteristics of digital assets, such as stablecoins and wrapped tokens, while also addressing regulatory uncertainties in the crypto market.… read more
From www.pkf.com.au: As the financial year ends, individuals should review their superannuation strategies by considering concessional and non-concessional contributions, government co-contributions, and spouse contributions to maximise benefits.… read more
From www.lowelippmann.com.au: Lowe Lippmann Chartered Accountants provided commentary on the 2025-26 Federal Budget, highlighting its unusual lack of significant tax changes due to the upcoming Federal Election.… read more
From www.klgates.com: The Australian Federal Budget for 2025-26 introduces personal income tax cuts and some clarifications regarding Managed Investment Trusts (MIT) but lacks substantial reform or new measures, deferring actions until after the upcoming election.… read more
From hlb.com.au: On March 25, Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced the 2025-26 Federal Budget, which emphasized personal income tax cuts and cost-of-living relief measures but offered limited support for small businesses and lacked significant reforms in business taxation and superannuation.… read more
From www.goingconcern.com: (UK context) PwC has been fined £4.5 million by the Financial Reporting Council, which was reduced to approximately £2.89 million due to the firm’s cooperation during the investigation.… read more
From www.accountingtoday.com: (US context) CPA firms are increasingly adopting the “staff on demand” model to address staffing challenges and deliver high-value advisory services, leveraging external resources and freelance talent to meet fluctuating business demands.… read more