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How to claim staff gifts and Christmas parties

The Christmas season is fast approaching! With decorations going up and festive gatherings on the calendar, plenty of Australian businesses will be treating their staff, and sometimes their partners, to end-of-year parties or thoughtful gifts.

Key business deadlines early 2026 to remember

As the festive approaches, many businesses either close or run with a skeleton staff, giving everyone a well-earned break.

Understanding the new Victorian Psychological Health Regulations

From 1 December 2025, all Victorian employers, regardless of industry or size, must legally conduct psychosocial risk assessments to manage workplace psychological hazards with the same rigor as physical risks. These hazards include bullying, excessive workloads, poor leadership, toxic cultures, and unclear roles — factors that can silently damage employee mental health if unmanaged.

Taxing unimproved land in Metropolitan Melbourne

From 1 January 2026, Vacant Residential Land Tax (VRLT) is extending to land in metropolitan Melbourne that has remained undeveloped for a continuous period of five years or more and is capable of residential development.

Turbocharge your donations with a Private Ancillary Fund

Some clients want a structured, lasting way to support the causes they care about. A Private Ancillary Fund (PAF) offers a flexible and tax-effective way to manage long-term philanthropic activities.

NSW imposes land tax on free standing granny flats

There is an old legal saying “Bad cases make bad law”. The reverse is also true though. The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (commonly known as NCAT) has shown that bad law makes bad cases.

Navigating Australia’s new Public Country-by-Country Reporting Regime: What multinationals need to know

The Australian Government has introduced a landmark transparency initiative: the Public Country-by-Country (CBC) Reporting regime, effective for income years starting on or after 1 July 2024. Administered by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), this new measure requires certain large multinational enterprises (MNEs) to publicly disclose selected tax and operational information, marking a significant shift in global tax reporting obligations.

Right to disconnect – What small businesses need to know before 26 August 2025

On 26 August 2025, employees of small businesses will commence having the right to disconnect from the workplace. This means employees can refuse to monitor, read, or respond to work-related contact outside of their working hours, unless their refusal is deemed unreasonable.

Understanding the impact of working capital on equity value in M&A

Understanding how working capital affects equity value is crucial when selling a business. It’s often a source of confusion and contention in transactions and could derail a deal. This article outlines key working capital considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions and how they influence value.

Preparing for the sale of a business

For most founders, selling their business is a once-in-a-lifetime event. A common reason deals fall through is the loss of momentum. With the rise of intensive due diligence in recent years, being fully prepared and ensuring your business is “sale-ready” has never been more important for achieving a successful outcome.