
Federal Budget 2026–27: Already Legislated Measures Commencing 1 July 2026
While much attention has focused on newly proposed Budget measures, several important changes have already been legislated and

While much attention has focused on newly proposed Budget measures, several important changes have already been legislated and

The Federal Budget 2026–27 includes several additional measures aimed at improving productivity, strengthening investor protections and helping fund

The Federal Budget 2026–27 includes significant new funding and reforms aimed at improving aged care services, increasing residential

The Federal Budget 2026–27 includes several important social security measures aimed at improving government services and adjusting pension

The Federal Budget 2026–27 introduces several important business taxation measures aimed at simplifying tax administration and improving cash

The 2026–27 Federal Budget introduces some of the most significant proposed personal tax reforms in recent years. The

When a spouse or beneficiary inherits a reversionary account-based pension (ABP), many Australians assume they automatically have 12

For retirees receiving or planning for Centrelink benefits, death benefit structure can influence more than super outcomes —

Reversionary pensions can offer major advantages — but they are not always superior in every scenario. One overlooked

For some families, one overlooked advantage of reversionary pensions involves life insurance proceeds and future tax component allocation.

While it may seem logical to nominate a child as a reversionary beneficiary, this strategy can create serious

One of the most powerful technical advantages of a reversionary pension is the 12-month delay before the pension

In large super funds, binding death nominations and reversionary pensions may often offer similar certainty. In SMSFs, however,

While both strategies can direct benefits to intended beneficiaries, they work very differently. As a result, the right

Many business owners assume trust distributions follow participation percentages — but under Lifetime CGT Cap and 15-year exemption

One of the biggest Lifetime CGT Cap traps is not the contribution itself — it’s when you make

For some business owners nearing 15-year ownership thresholds, selling everything at once may be financially inefficient. Strategic Opportunity:

When a company or trust sells an eligible business asset, how exempt gains are distributed between stakeholders can

For business assets acquired before 21 September 1999, one overlooked strategy may significantly increase super contribution capacity. Standard

It may sound counterintuitive, but sometimes reducing your tax bill as much as possible may actually reduce how