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Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) laws are being expanded, with new requirements applying to accounting and business advisory firms from 1 July 2026. While these changes are primarily aimed at strengthening Australia's...

Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ 2026 Federal Budget has been framed as a “cost-of-living” budget. For average households, the headlines focused on fuel excise relief, modest worker tax offsets, cheaper medicines, housing infrastructure, and energy support. But beneath the...

Last night’s Federal Budget announced major proposed changes to capital gains tax, negative gearing, and the taxation of trusts. The proposed changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing will significantly impact investors and property owners, while the proposed...

You may have received your annual Tax Audit Insurance premium renewal notice recently, as we issue these each year around April/May. If you’re not too familiar with Tax Audit Insurance or how it works, we’ve included a quick overview below.   What is Tax Audit...

From 1 July 2026, one of the biggest changes to Australia’s superannuation system in decades will take effect: Payday Superannuation. For employers, this changes when and how super is paid - moving from quarterly payments to every pay cycle. What is Payday Super?...

End of financial year might still seem like it's a while away, but now is the perfect time to review your position and ensure you are making the most of the opportunities available. A dedicated Tax Planning Meeting allows us to carefully assess your current results...

We hope you’ve had a wonderful break and are feeling refreshed for an exciting 2026! Just a quick reminder that as of this Monday, 12th January 2026, our team are back in the office to answer any of your questions. Feel free to book in a meeting via Calendly, or give...

As 2026 approaches and many businesses wind down for the Christmas and New Year period, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the year that’s been. Below is a summary of some of the highlights from our year at Lark Business Advisory. - Expanding our Team As a result...

As we approach the end of the year, a lot of us are managing deadlines, personal commitments, and the general rush that comes with this season. Unfortunately, this is also when scammers ramp up their activity - particularly scams targeting taxpayers. One of the most...

The holiday season is just around the corner, so we wanted to give you a quick heads-up about our office closure. Our team will be taking a well-deserved break to unwind, soak up the sunshine, and spend time with our loved ones over Christmas/New Years. We’ll be...