Australian Trust Income: Will Earnings Inside Family Trusts Be Taxed at 47%?
Avoid the 47% tax rate on Australian family trusts by making valid income distributions and trustee resolutions before…
Pauline Hanson’s Student Visa Proposal Could Leave Service Sector Facing Labor Shortages
Pauline Hanson proposes forcing international students to leave Australia to switch courses, risking labor shortages in hospitality and…
Australia and United States Top Non-European Migration Destinations in 2026, Remitly Index
The 2026 Remitly Index ranks top relocation spots, with Europe dominating 80% of the list. Australia and the…
ACT Drops Stamp Duty for First-Home Buyers from July 1, 2026. What Migrants Need to Know
The ACT will remove stamp duty for first-home buyers from July 1, 2026, lowering upfront costs for Canberra…
Australian Federal Police Seize AUD 580,000 in Visa-Fraud Probe of Regional Sponsored Scheme
Australian authorities forfeit $580k and jail a middleman for visa fraud, warning that applicants are responsible for false…
Albanese Under Fire Over Unverified $200k Gain in Housing Tax Break Debate
Investigation into claims that Anthony Albanese pocketed $200k before scrapping housing tax breaks reveals a lack of verifiable…
Subclass 491 Points-Tested Visa Requires Competent English for Skilled Regional Entry
The Subclass 491 visa offers skilled workers a 5-year stay in regional Australia with a clear pathway to…
Australia Promises Personalized Jobseeker Payment Rules in Employment Services Overhaul
Australia to replace one-size-fits-all job services with a personalized three-tier model focusing on work readiness and individual barriers…
Parliament Battles Over Capital Gains Tax, Targeting 50% CGT Discount and Inflation Relief
Australia replaces the 50% CGT discount with inflation-based rules and a 30% minimum tax from July 2027, with…
Top Treasury Official Jenny Wilkinson Warns Labor Against Capital Gains Tax Carveouts
Australia’s Treasury Secretary warns against CGT carve-outs, urging consistent tax treatment across all assets to prevent new economic…
Opposition Promises Biggest Immigration Cut as Angus Taylor Backs Values-First Plan
Angus Taylor proposes the biggest migration cut in Australian history by linking visa caps to annual housing completions…
Australia Targets Crypto Capital Gains Tax Loopholes, Tightens 50% CGT Discount
Australia maintains crypto as a CGT asset in 2026 while tightening scrutiny on DeFi, staking, and record-keeping to…
Australia Pauses New Private College Applications as Visa Mill Concerns Mount
Australia pauses new private college applications for international student enrollment to combat 'visa mills' and raise education standards…
Australia Targets Foreign Resident Capital Gains Tax Rules with 365-Day Principal Asset Test
Australia proposes sweeping 2026 tax reforms targeting foreign asset tests and domestic CGT discounts to improve housing affordability…