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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 app...

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 appeared fi...

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 appeared fir...

Hunting down the best hotels in Singapore for 2026? From luxe stays with rooftop pools to budget-friendly gems in buzzy 'hoods, here’s where to stay in Singapore no matter your vibe or budget.

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 front, uncerta...

Whether you're a local chasing the perfect staycay or planning a trip to Perth, we've rounded up the very best hotels in Perth. 

Whether you're a local chasing the perfect staycay or planning a trip to Perth, we've rounded up the very best hotels in Perth. 

Whether you're a local chasing the perfect staycay or planning a trip to Perth, we've rounded up the very best hotels in Perth. 

Whether it's a foodie find or a magical night market, Melbourne’s serving up another weekend of top-tier happenings. 

Whether it's a foodie find or a magical night market, Melbourne’s serving up another weekend of top-tier happenings. 

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 preschool impr...

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 first on S...

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 SMEs appear...

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.

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 first on Sma...

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.

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 on SmartCo...

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 first...

The federal budget features important changes to how trusts are taxed. Here's what you need to know. The post Budget 2026: New 30% minimum tax rate for discretionary trusts in push for “fairness” appeared first on SmartCompany.

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.