# federal budget (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover federal budget. Page: Feed: --- ## The stakes are high: why cyber belongs in the boardroom now more than ever _2026-08-17 · Beyond the Numbers with Grant Thornton_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NGUAA7517400012.mp3) ## The questions Group 2 and 3 reporters should be asking about their disclosures _2026-07-09 · Beyond the Numbers with Grant Thornton_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NGUAA8288890819.mp3) ## Breaking down the Budget _2026-05-26 · Beyond the Numbers with Grant Thornton_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NGUAA5738968353.mp3) ## Will your business withstand a payroll compliance issue? _2026-05-20 · Beyond the Numbers with Grant Thornton_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NGUAA9205084230.mp3) ## [Federal Budget 2026: From policy announcements to practical impact](https://kpmgautaxnow.podbean.com/e/federal-budget-2026-from-policy-announcements-to-practical-impact/) _2026-05-12 · KPMG Tax Now_ KPMG Australia Corporate Tax Partner Natalie Raju is joined by Corporate Tax Partner Ethan Zuo, Mid-Market Tax Partner Kaylene Hubbard and Senior Economist Terry Rawnsley, as they discuss the 2026 Federal Budget’s key tax reforms, the economic outlook and business impacts across housing, investment and national resilience. For regular updates, subscribe to KPMG Tax Now. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/c2p3ycdq2umxhz6b/Federal-Budget-2026-From-policy-announcements-to-practical-impact.mp3) ## [Across the Tasman: How Australia and New Zealand diverge on FBT](https://kpmgautaxnow.podbean.com/e/across-the-tasman-how-australia-and-new-zealand-diverge-on-fbt/) _2026-05-11 · KPMG Tax Now_ KPMG Australia Workplace Advisory Partner Hayley Lock and Consultant Tania Moes, along with KPMG New Zealand's Nick Cooke, unpack how the fringe benefits tax (FBT) operates in Australia and New Zealand, from structural differences and valuation approaches to compliance pain points and reforms reshaping both regimes. Register for KPMG Tax Now for regular updates. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jqvujt8p6zdsxtt5/Across-the-Tasman-How-Australia-and-New-Zealand-diverge-on-FBT.mp3) ## [From AI potential to real value for tax functions](https://kpmgautaxnow.podbean.com/e/from-ai-potential-to-real-value-for-tax-functions/) _2026-04-16 · KPMG Tax Now_ KPMG Tax Analytics and Automation Partner Barry Sullivan, along with Digital Solutions and AI Director Ed Hewings, discuss how tax leaders can move beyond AI pilots and productivity gains to unlock real, sustainable value through redesigned workflows, stronger governance and people‑led transformation. Subscribe to KPMG Tax Now for regular updates. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/guu7khpxn4h5enmu/From-AI-potential-to-real-value-for-tax-functions.mp3) ## A sustainable business model: metrics that matter for sale or growth _2026-04-12 · Beyond the Numbers with Grant Thornton_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NGUAA2810233789.mp3) ## [Payday Super: The largest payroll change in a generation](https://kpmgautaxnow.podbean.com/e/payday-super-the-largest-payroll-change-in-a-generation/) _2026-03-09 · KPMG Tax Now_ KPMG Australia Partner Hayley Lock and Director Andy Larmour speak to Deputy Commissioner, Payday Super Program, Emma Rosenzweig from the Australian Taxation Office about what Payday Super will mean in practice from 1 July 2026, covering payment timing, qualifying earnings, contractor obligations, reporting under Single Touch Payroll, cash‑flow impacts and the ATO’s compliance approach for… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/afbx4m5tekrhwhnt/Payday-Super-The-largest-payroll-change-in-a-generation.mp3) ## Is your business showing signs of distress? _2026-02-04 · Beyond the Numbers with Grant Thornton_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NGUAA4257116668.mp3?updated=1770242348) ## [Watch chovy live code (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GHkx1t9HDyrC) _2026-02-04 · **Sponsored**_ Join Mosh Coding streams with collaborative screen sharing and remote control, open source. ## [The employer’s textbook relocation for the globally mobile employee](https://kpmgautaxnow.podbean.com/e/the-employer-s-textbook-relocation-for-the-globally-mobile-employee/) _2026-02-04 · KPMG Tax Now_ KPMG Workplace Advisory Partner Hayley Lock and special guest, Elite Woodhams Relocation Managing Director Anna Kavelj, discuss common traps and best practice tips for businesses sending employees travelling around the globe for that overseas assignment, from taxes and allowances, to pets, real estate and schools. Subscribe to KPMG Tax Now for regular updates. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rybem8apa7a8wngm/The-employers-textbook-relocation-for-the-globally-mobile-employee.mp3) ## Shifting mindset from compliance to strong change management _2025-12-02 · Beyond the Numbers with Grant Thornton_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NGUAA6362383762.mp3) ## [Finding the real ROI by outsourcing salary packaging administration](https://kpmgautaxnow.podbean.com/e/finding-the-real-roi-by-outsourcing-salary-packaging-administration/) _2025-11-13 · KPMG Tax Now_ KPMG Employment Tax Manager Sam Gathercole is in conversation with KPMG Workplace Advisory Partner Hayley Lock and special guests from Maxxia - Implementation Lead Julien Walter and Tax and Compliance Manager Sharon Mackenzie-Pringle - as they discuss the value of outsourcing the administration of a salary packaging program as opposed to managing in-house. Subscribe to KPMG Tax Now to receive… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/i5vf5nvt2qdwbd4k/Finding-the-real-ROI-by-outsourcing-salary-packaging-administration.mp3) ## Reframing succession planning to empower the rising generation _2025-10-12 · Beyond the Numbers with Grant Thornton_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NGUAA2323938223.mp3) ## [Finding a place for Artificial Intelligence in tax functions](https://kpmgautaxnow.podbean.com/e/finding-a-place-for-artificial-intelligence-in-tax-functions/) _2025-10-06 · KPMG Tax Now_ What's hype, what's real and what's next? KPMG Tax Analytics and Automation Partner Barry Sullivan, along with Digital Solutions and AI Director Ed Hewings, discuss the breakthroughs in generative models, and where tax functions might benefit from adopting Artificial Intelligence. For regular updates, please subscribe to KPMG Tax Now. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/utecardtdkicvrqm/Finding-a-place-for-Artificial-Intelligence-in-tax-functions.mp3) ## Finding the right fit in the evolving world of supply chain solutions _2025-09-29 · Beyond the Numbers with Grant Thornton_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NGUAA5187801628.mp3) ## [The intersection of Pillar Two and regional tax incentives](https://kpmgautaxnow.podbean.com/e/the-intersection-of-pillar-two-and-regional-tax-incentives/) _2025-09-22 · KPMG Tax Now_ KPMG ASPAC Tax Policy Lead Conrad Turley, along with KPMG Singapore Director Tam Do and KPMG EU Tax Centre Director Marco Dietrich, discuss the design of tax incentives, compliance considerations and competitiveness factors in the Asia Pacific region, alongside parallel developments in Europe. For regular updates, please subscribe to KPMG Tax Now. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ufk4uciz6u3ftyhs/The-intersection-of-Pillar-Two-and-regional-tax-incentives.mp3) ## How productive was the Economic Reform Roundtable? _2025-08-28 · Beyond the Numbers with Grant Thornton_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NGUAA6839686508.mp3) ## [How multinationals are grappling with BEPS 2.0 in the Asia Pacific](https://kpmgautaxnow.podbean.com/e/how-multinationals-are-grappling-with-beps-20-in-the-asia-pacific/) _2025-08-11 · KPMG Tax Now_ KPMG's ASPAC Tax Policy Lead Conrad Turley and Global Tax Policy Lead Grant Wardell-Johnson discuss the Pillar Two approach for multinational entities in the Asia Pacific region in relation to jurisdictional rules and tax incentives, and how the G7's proposed 'side by side' approach could be implemented. Receive regular updates by subscribing to KPMG Tax Now. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fskg3nppiazh9ybx/How-multinationals-are-grappling-with-BEPS-2-0-in-the-Asia-Pacific.mp3) ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lSBAZ348qlY4) _2025-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [Managing tax fixed assets and the role of technology](https://kpmgautaxnow.podbean.com/e/managing-tax-fixed-assets-and-the-role-of-technology/) _2025-07-25 · KPMG Tax Now_ KPMG Tax Transformation and Technology Partner Barry Sullivan, along with Director Rosie Foldvari and Senior Manager Xi Ngan, discuss fixed assets and capital allowances, with a focus on the ATO's review process, governance, and the transformative role of technology. For further updates, please subscribe to KPMG Tax Now. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/s43d8nja36k2gimr/Managing-tax-fixed-assets-and-the-role-of-technology.mp3)