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Federal Budget 2026 Explained: Tax, Property & Business Changes
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered the Albanese government’s fifth Federal Budget, describing it as the...
Key Dates – March/April 2026
  21 March: Lodge and pay February 2026 monthly business activity statement. 31 March :  Lodge...
Selling a business in Australia
Selling a business in Australia is one of the most significant financial decisions an owner...
Major changes announced to controversial super tax
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced sweeping changes to the controversial Division 296 proposition. ...
Payday Super: Deadline approaches for SMEs
The Federal Government’s long-awaited Payday Super reforms became official on November 4, following the Treasury...
Official Statement – New ATO correspondence system
Optima Partners has recently introduced a new system to manage ATO correspondence for our registered...
Peak bodies declare support for removal of red tape
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced on September 24, 2025 that the government is looking at...
Official Statement – Phishing attempts
We are aware that some clients have recently been receiving fraudulent emails and phishing attempts...
Super tax still on the table after first parliament session
The first sitting fortnight of the 48th Federal Parliament shed little light on the fate...
Important changes for FY 2025-26
Recent tax changes will affect how businesses manage cash flow, debt and compliance obligations. In...
2025 Federal Election: Key tax changes under Labor’s second term
The Australian Labor Party has declared victory in the 2025 Federal Election, establishing a second...
Sustainability reporting: ASIC urges SMEs to brace for impact
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has reminded small and medium entities to be...

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Key Dates – September 2026
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Tax Planning and Compliance Strategy: Turning Obligations into a Business Advantage
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How WA Business Owners Can Win the New Financial Year
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Anti-Money Laundering Laws Have Changed and Accountants are now Included in these Reforms
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Division 296 Is Now Law: What SMSF Trustees Should Know
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