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Family trusts have long been a popular structure for managing business income, investments and succession planning. However, a major change is proposed from 1 July 2028, with the Federal Government planning to introduce a 30 per cent minimum tax on discretionary trust income and reduce some of the tax advantages

A range of superannuation changes that came into effect on 1 July 2026, are reinforcing the role of super as one of the most tax-effective investment structures available. For many investors, it’s not simply that super remains attractive but that the rules continue to change. Understanding these changes can help ensure

At its latest meeting, the Reserve Bank Board announced it was keeping the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent. The latest data show that headline and underlying inflation are still too high. Oil prices have eased in recent weeks, although energy and most related commodity prices remain higher than they were

Tax time is just around the corner, so now is the time to make sure you’re prepared for 30 June. Each year, the ATO highlights its areas of focus. Taking a few minutes now to review these can help you avoid issues when lodging your return. Work-related deductions under scrutiny This year, the

Reform and resilience in uncertain times Treasurer Jim Chalmers has framed the 2026 Federal Budget as “the most important and ambitious budget in decades”. “This Budget is about getting us through the global oil shock and taking pressure off Australians while building a stronger economy, better tax system, a more sustainable budget

At its latest meeting, the Reserve Bank Board announced it was increasing the cash rate to 4.35 per cent. Inflation picked up materially in the second half of 2025, and information since the beginning of this year confirms that some of this increase reflected greater capacity pressures. In addition, the conflict in the Middle

There’s a particular kind of unease that creeps in when market headlines start mixing geopolitics with talk of oil prices and recessions. That feeling has been hard to avoid, as the escalating war in the Middle East spooked global markets and brought fresh uncertainty to an already fragile economic landscape. For

March has arrived, and with that the weather starts to cool; this brings a fresh chapter and a chance to set your pace for the months ahead. February delivered mixed signals for the Australian economy. Labour market conditions were steady. The unemployment rate held at 4.1%, with 18,000 more people employed in

As we come to the close of 2025, the team at Dominion would like to extend a sincere thank you for your continued support throughout the year. It’s been another big year, and we truly appreciate the trust you place in us. With the festive season upon us, we’d also like

With summer now upon us, it is the season of family gatherings, end of year celebrations, and holidays. We would like to wish you and your family a happy and safe festive season. The economy came under renewed pressure in November as inflation accelerated. The first full monthly CPI release showed