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The government says its new 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts is about fairness, but one expert argues the reforms overlook a major commercial reality. The post Trust tax overhaul could trap businesses with million-dollar...
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Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson says the Coalition will repeal Labor’s proposed capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms if elected. The post Coalition vows to axe Labor’s CGT and negative gearing overhaul appeared first on SmartCompany .
StartupDaily ·
Andrew Leigh argues Australia’s next productivity boom will depend on how quickly new technologies spread through everyday businesses.
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The proposal, which is subject to creditor approval, will revive the barbeque and outdoor furniture business after a three-month sales process. The post Barbeques Galore to emerge from receivership under same owner appeared first on...
StartupDaily ·
The Coalition says it will repeal Labor’s proposed CGT reforms, which have sparked backlash from startup investors and the property sector.
StartupDaily ·
Carolyn Breeze on the timely reminder that startup ecosystems need long-term support.
SmartCompany ·
Capital gains tax will be indexed, but small business concessions have not moved in nearly 20 years, warns a leading accountant. The post “Hypocrisy”: Calls to lift SME concessions to match CGT reform appeared first on SmartCompany .
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AI-focused businesses dominated Australia's best tech workplace rankings for 2026, while Atlassian dropped off the list entirely
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A founder argues governments effectively act as a “silent business partner” through Australia's tax system, taking nearly two-thirds of the lifetime value generated by some businesses. The post The silent business partner that takes 63...
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Former Up Bank execs have raised $4 million for Extraordinary Money (XPO), a Melbourne startup building AI-native consumer finance products.
StartupDaily ·
The Women’s Budget Statement focused on safety, care and wages, but overlooked women investing in startups and building long-term wealth.
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Economists say increased government spending in the federal budget could prolong inflation and keep interest rates higher for longer. The post Rate rise fears surge amid increased budget spending appeared first on SmartCompany .
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A Federal Court has ruled that Coles misled consumers by disguising temporary price hikes as discounts under its “Down Down” campaign. The post “Not genuine”: Coles loses landmark ACCC price discount case appeared first on SmartCompany .
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A new profession has taken hold faster than almost any role in recent memory. The post The fastest-growing jobs in global hiring: What Deel’s 2026 report means for Australian startups appeared first on SmartCompany .
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AI is making it easier than ever for leaders to generate polished ideas, but many businesses are paying a hidden price. The post AI has made “send” the most expensive button in your business appeared first on SmartCompany .
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Me&u CEO Kim Teo says startup support measures won't help founders if they leave the country to escape capital gains tax. The post Kim Teo fears CGT reform will take Australian startups off the menu appeared first on SmartCompany .
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New details reveal Fishburners operated under a long-term sublicence arrangement with Stone & Chalk at Tech Central before administration.
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A deep tech founder argues that federal budget changes to the R&D tax incentive and trust taxation will disadvantage early-stage hardware startups. The post From the R&D tax incentive to trust changes: Budget 2026 fails real innovators...
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The 'BYOD workplace' has quietly become the default for many Australian businesses. Unexpected security implications may soon change that. The post Security gaps and hidden costs: Six challenges of the ‘bring your own device’ workplace...
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As anyone who's scaled a team already knows, what looks simple at five employees will get seriously complicated as that figure balloons.
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In his 2026 budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers revealed plans to overhaul the tax treatment of discretionary trusts, a model used by some 350,000 SMEs nationwide. The post “Blunt force” disruption to small businesses through 30% trust tax...
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Startup founders and investors have welcomed R&D and VC reforms in the 2026 federal budget, while warning CGT changes could hurt innovation.
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The 2026 federal budget contains welcomed cashflow relief for small businesses, but the government is also shifting its approach to how investment and business income is taxed. The post Budget 2026 gives small business relief on one...
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For Cronulla Preschool, reliable internet isn’t just a 'nice to have'. It underpins everything from child check-ins and compliance systems to keeping parents informed throughout the day. The post When connectivity is critical: How a...
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The federal government has unveiled a major AI push in the budget, including a $70 million AI Accelerator program and trials across agencies. The post Federal budget backs AI with $70 million accelerator and major agency trials appeared...
StartupDaily ·
The 2026 budget's proposed tax changes could reshape how Australian startup founders raise capital, structure equity and grow.
StartupDaily ·
The federal budget includes major R&D tax incentive reforms, including higher refundable thresholds and expanded startup eligibility.
StartupDaily ·
From R&D tax reforms to VC incentives and CGT consultations, here are the biggest startup measures in Budget 2026.
StartupDaily ·
Digital gaming storefronts have opened the door to flexible pricing strategies, but what does it mean for consumers?.
SmartCompany ·
The startup sector was up in arms over the CGT changes over the last week due to the proposed inflation model. And it seems it may be in luck. The post Government signals possible startup relief in capital gains tax overhaul appeared...
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The 2026 budget has revealed federal government plans to boost VC tax incentives to better facilitate venture capital investment. The post Budget 2026: Government raises VC cap limits to fuel startup growth appeared first on SmartCompany .
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Companies with an aggregated annual turnover of less than $1 billion will be able to carry back a tax loss and offset it against the tax paid up to two years earlier. The post Budget 2026 revives loss carry-back scheme for startups and...
StartupDaily ·
The government plans to boost VC tax incentives to facilitate venture capital investment and support early stage and growth businesses.
StartupDaily ·
The government says it can provide tax relief to Australian startups through reforming the treatment of tax losses by reviving loss carry backs and introducing tax loss refundability.
StartupDaily ·
The startup and investor ecosystem has been loudly protesting proposed capital gains tax (CGT) changes ahead of the budget. But they may be in luck due to a potential exemption...
StartupDaily ·
The 2026-27 budget papers have revealed federal government plans to boost VC tax incentives to “better facilitate venture capital investment and support early stage and growth businesses.” The venture capital...
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Here's everything startups need to know about the 2026 federal budget. The post Budget 2026: Nine things startups need to know appeared first on SmartCompany .
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Australian workers, including sole traders, will receive a permanent $250 tax offset against income from wages and salary from the 2027–28 income tax year. The post Budget 2026: New $250 tax offset for working Australians appeared first...
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While we knew that some major R&D Tax Incentive overhauls were coming in the lead-up to the budget, we now know what those reforms look like. The post Budget 2026: How massive R&D tax incentive changes could benefit startups appeared...
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The federal government will scrap the 50% capital gains tax (CGT) discount, reverting to an inflation-based tax model. The post Capital gains tax: 50% discount scrapped as SME concessions remain in place appeared first on SmartCompany .
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