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Federal Budget 2026–27 has proposed the most significant overhaul of Australia’s capital gains tax (CGT) regime in nearly three decades. If passed, from 1 July 2027, the 50% CGT discount that has shaped how Australians invest for a generation will be replaced by cost base indexation and a 30% minimum tax on capital gains. The changes extend well beyond investment

Short-term rental restrictions are tightening across Australia as governments grapple with housing affordability, rental shortages and community complaints linked to Airbnb-style accommodation. Sydney is now investigating further restrictions on non-primary residence short-term rentals, while Byron Bay and Melbourne have already introduced caps, levies or permit systems. While the Gold Coast remains one of the more flexible short-term rental markets in

Starting a business on the Gold Coast is an exciting step, but many new business owners underestimate the legal complexities involved. That’s because establishing a business involves far more than registering a business name and obtaining an Australian Business Number (ABN). Queensland has its own regulatory environment that operates alongside federal law, meaning new businesses must navigate requirements at both