Federal Budget 2025-26

In its Budget Reply, the Opposition commits to key spending on healthcare and energy but plans to cut 41,000 public servants and repeal $17.1B in tax cuts, citing fiscal concerns.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered the Federal Budget 2025-26 – the Government’s fourth since taking office.

In a few days, the Treasurer will present a budget that few of us expected. While in the shadow of the upcoming Federal election, it’s important that the Government takes the opportunity to set a platform to support Australian business in an environment of major global uncertainty.

The recent reintroduction of tariffs by the US Government has created significant challenges for Australian businesses engaged in international trade.

On 19 February 2025, a pivotal Full Federal Court decision in respect of trust law and Division 7A was handed down by the Full Federal Court in Commissioner of Taxation v Bendel [2025] FCAFC 15 which has confirmed in favour of the taxpayer.

With the United States of America electing President Donald Trump for a second term, many economists are considering how this will affect both global and local economies. Whether potential tariffs come to fruition, Australian businesses should take this opportunity to review their supply chain, transfer pricing policies and export strategies and prepare ahead of time to lessen any potential impacts to their business.

Australians are currently struggling with cost-of-living increase including essential goods such as housing, utilities, petrol and groceries. Consequently, household budgets are being altered across the country to tighten spending and temporarily alleviate financial pressures.

The Health and Aged Care industry faces continued uncertainty, but following the Federal Budget announcements on 14 May, improvements are expected.