With the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increasing the official cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.85% on 3 November 2026, many Australian homeowners may be facing further pressure on their mortgage repayments. As interest rates continue to change, now is an important time to review your home loan and ensure it remains competitive
The Federal Government has introduced proposed legislation that could significantly change how discretionary trusts are taxed from 1 July 2028. Under the proposal, affected discretionary trusts would be subject to a minimum 30% tax on their income, potentially impacting family trusts, small businesses and existing distribution strategies. Importantly, these changes are not yet law. Walshs
Annabelle Clare, General Manager, Walshs In September, I had the incredible opportunity to spend two weeks at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management in Boston, as part of my Executive MBA through QUT. With less than two months remaining until graduation, the MIT immersion was undoubtedly one of the highlights of
The Federal Government has released draft legislation relating to the proposed 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts, first announced as part of the 2026–27 Federal Budget. Importantly, these changes are not yet law and remain subject to consultation and legislation. For small business owners operating through discretionary trusts, the proposed changes are significant and may
You wouldn’t let a patient diagnose themselves using Google, write their own script and walk out the door. Yet every day, people are doing something similar with their finances entering their salary, goals and personal details into ChatGPT or another AI tool and asking it to build them a financial plan. AI is everywhere. It
Division 296 is now law. The two Bills implementing it – the Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Bill 2026 and its companion Imposition Bill – passed Parliament on 10 March 2026 and received Royal Assent shortly after. The tax commences from 1 July 2026, with the first assessments expected to
Written by Michael Walsh | Associate Director With 30 June fast approaching, now is the time to review your tax position and ensure you’re taking advantage of available opportunities before the end of the financial year. Use this checklist to stay on track and prepare for upcoming superannuation changes. ✅ Before 20 June 2026 Superannuation
Written by Luke Mackie | Provisional Financial Adviser | Accounting Australian property prices have risen sharply over recent years, particularly through and following the COVID period. In markets such as Brisbane, Perth and parts of regional Queensland, price growth has exceeded 70% over five years in some areas. This has led many investors, especially high‑income professionals to
We’re absolutely thrilled to announce the winner of our 2025 Walshs Medical Bursary — and what an inspiring story it is! Congratulations to Dr Hannah Rienks, a fifth-year Obstetrics and Gynaecology Registrar (and proud Walshs client!) whose passion for women’s health is literally life-changing. Hannah will be heading to Kagando Hospital in western Uganda, joining
You may have seen headlines about the Albanese Government’s recently legislated 20% reduction in student debt – welcome news to many doctors and medical professionals still carrying HECS-HELP balances. So, when will it be applied and how does it affect your financial plans today? Let’s break it down. Has the 20% reduction happened yet? Yes