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Cybercrime remains a major threat, with more than 84,700 reports recorded in Australia each year. For Boards and executive teams, the question is no longer whether an attack will occur, but whether the organisation is prepared to respond and recover. The most effective cyber awareness programs build capability year-round through tailored, bite-sized learning that keeps risks front of mind. Just as…
A small number of Group 1 sustainability reports from December 2025 year-end businesses are now publicly available, with early examples varying significantly: some are detailed, others are concise, and report length does not always align with business size. This creates a valuable opportunity for Group 2 and 3 reporters to review what is being disclosed, how reports are structured, and what…
It’s been a couple of weeks since the Government handed down its 2026-27 Federal Budget, and commentary on the potential impacts for businesses and individuals has been constant. With many announcements making headlines ahead of the night, there were few surprises left. That said, the Budget did introduce notable changes, including adjustments to CGT, negative gearing and a minimum tax rate of 30…
As of 1 January 2025, changes to the Fair Work Act in Australia made wage underpayments a criminal offense. This means payroll compliance is now a Board-level issue, not just for Payroll or HR teams. Organisations must understand their obligations, keep clear documentation, and consult experts if needed due to the complexity of Awards. So, how can businesses be confident in their approach and…
Today’s business leaders navigating Australia’s M&A landscape need to look beyond short‑term performance and financial metrics alone. What matters most to investors is a strong, scalable and defensible business, particularly in an environment shaped by geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Increasingly, ESG and sustainability considerations are not add‑ons, but core to business strategy and…
Small Business Restructuring (SBR) offers a pathway for small and medium sized Australian companies experiencing financial pressure to deal with unmanageable debt, reset operations, and continue trading through and beyond difficult times. SBRs are also a cost-effective solution to save a business compared to a liquidation shut down. Heading into 2026, the ATO has adopted a more disciplined…
With 2026 fast approaching, AUSTRAC has announced it will release ‘starter kits’ to help current reporting entities and Tranche 2 entrants ahead of the 1 July deadline. These kits are designed to help businesses achieve baseline compliance and will be tailored to each sector. By releasing the starter kits early next year, AUSTRAC is making the compliance journey more accessible. But this isn’t…
The Grant Thornton 2025 Family Business report revealed that succession planning remains a top challenge for Australian family businesses. With more generations active in the workplace than ever before – and an estimated $3.5t in wealth about to transfer to the next cohort of successors – the stakes have never been higher to get succession right. So, how can the rising and incumbent generations…
Our experts returned to CeMAT, the leading event for intralogistics, robotics and automation, supply chain management, and materials handling in the Asia-Pacific, with valuable insights into how organisations should approach budgeting and capital expenditure to enhance their supply chain performance. Whether you're exploring robotics, AI, or sortation and conveyor systems, the challenge isn’t just…
The recent three-day Economic Reform Roundtable in Canberra marked a pivotal opportunity to create change. Bringing together a mix of leaders across business, unions, civilians, government, economic experts, the final day focused on tax reform and budget sustainability into the future. While the discussions were perceived as constructive, fostering a sense of careful optimism, will the government…