When the Federal Budget was handed down in May, some of the biggest talking points were the proposed changes to negative gearing and Capital Gains Tax (CGT). At the time, they were announcements. We ...
Energy in a Time of Change One of the most valuable discussions at our recent PT Day centred on a topic I believe every business owner, leader and team member is feeling right now: energy. The energy...
Xero continues to introduce new features designed to reduce administration, improve efficiency and give business owners greater visibility over their finances. With Payday Super now in effect, there ...
Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) have commonly invested in property. However, following recent Federal Budget reforms and subsequent legislation, the rules surrounding how an SMSF can buy property hav...
Economic uncertainty is not a reason to stop making decisions. It is a reason to make better-informed ones. Business owners are operating in an environment where cost pressures, interest rates, workf...
The better question is not “Do we have to report?” It is “What does this mean for the value, competitiveness and future-readiness of our business?” For many business owners, ESG can feel like another...
If you have been following the news lately, you could be forgiven for feeling a little uncertain about the property market. Interest rates are higher, property prices have started to soften in parts ...
With the start of a new financial year already here, it is now time for businesses to complete annual employer compliance tasks to close-out 2025/2026. Follow our EOFY checklist below to ensure you (a...
The May edition of the Powerline Newsletter is here! Click the link below to catch up on our latest staff updates, announcements and articles. ...
Big changes are coming to the Australian payments landscape, with the Reserve Bank of Australia announcing that card payment surcharges on debit, credit and prepaid cards will be removed from October ...
Navigating the Perfect Storm in Small Business There’s no question, small business is operating in one of the most challenging environments we’ve seen in decades. Every conversation I’m having at th...
In times of economic pressure, most businesses default to cost-cutting. The problem is that cost-cutting without strategy weakens the organisation instead of strengthening it. The businesses that out...
Over the past few years, Australians have faced continued pressure from rising interest rates, increasing living expenses and changing market conditions. While there has been ongoing speculation aroun...
Many business owners we speak to say the same thing: "We’re not required to do ESG reporting so why do we need to worry about it?" It’s a fair question. But what we are seeing is that even businesse...
On 18th March 2026, Power Tynan and Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) announced a new partnership to support farmers and agricultural businesses with specialist accounting and leadership services. ...
The end of the financial year (EOFY) is fast approaching. For Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) trustees, a little preparation before 30 June can prevent costly penalties and maximise your retirement sav...
The 2026–27 Federal Budget outlines a range of proposed measures that may impact individuals, investors, and businesses. Key announcements include potential changes to negative gearing and capital g...
With EOFY approaching, demand for equipment and machinery finance is increasing across the agricultural sector. Farmers planning to upgrade or purchase equipment should be aware that finance approvals...
Preparing for 1 July 2026 From 1 July 2026, the way you pay superannuation will change. To ensure employees’ retirement savings are paid more frequently and invested sooner, the Australian Government...
The February edition of the Powerline Newsletter is here! Click the link below to catch up on our latest staff updates, announcements and articles. Powerline Newsletter - Issue 1, 2026 ...
The introduction of the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) represents one of the most significant changes to corporate and financial reporting in Australia in recent years. While ma...
