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Family trusts can benefit from tax concessions that come with making a Family Trust Election (FTE) but risk Family Trust Distribution Tax (FTDT) if not managed well.

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Geopolitical shocks are reshaping supply chains – what this means for tax, trade, GST and Incoterms control.

Payday Super and contractors: key issues, payment timing risks and SG obligations for employers.

R&D Tax Transparency insights driving innovation in Australia’s agribusiness and food sector.

With the 30 April 2026 registration deadline approaching, companies that performed R&D activities in the year ended 30 June 2025 should be reviewing eligibility, documentation and governance now to preserve their entitlement under the RDTI.

US tariffs and IEEPA changes impacts on Australian exporters and trade compliance.

Payday Super regulations explained: how the new administrative uplift works and what employers must do next

In July 2025, we wrote about the Federal Court’s decision in S.N.A Group Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation [2025] FCA 240, which was widely seen as a ‘commercial reality’ endorsement for inter entity service fee arrangements in closely held groups – where documentation is known to be imperfect.

What Australia’s Carbon Leakage Review means for trade, imports and business costs

Payday Super PCG 2026/1: key changes, compliance approach, employer readiness

The ATO has released a draft update to PCG 2019/1, proposing several important refinements to the transfer pricing risk assessment framework for inbound distribution arrangements. The guidance is relevant for businesses operating as inbound distributors.