The 2026-27 Budget dropped on 12 May. There's plenty of talk about housing and the cost of living. But what does it actually mean if you're running a business?

The 2026-27 Budget dropped on May 12. There's plenty of talk about housing and the cost of living. But what does it actually mean if you're running a building company, a trade business, or working as a subbie in construction?

From 1 July 2026, Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing rules (AML/CTF) are getting a major upgrade. AUSTRAC (the regulator) is expanding the net to include more industries including accountants under what’s commonly called “Tranche 2” reforms.