Scott Farqhuar and Robyn Denholm’s Bespoke Budget

Scott Farqhuar and Robyn Denholm’s bespoke budget

It seems the only thing more innovative than the tech sector is its ability to demand a handout with one hand while clutching its wallet tightly with the other.

Budget backs deep tech as CGT changes alarm investors

Innovation support may lift deep tech, but investors warn the Budget's CGT overhaul could curb startup risk-taking and talent hiring.

Federal Budget 2026: What founders think Canberra still doesn’t understand

The Federal Budget has landed with tax cuts, instant asset write-offs and a productivity agenda. But what do the founders and leaders actually building Australian businesses make of it? The Federal Budget 2026 arrived with ambition. A productivity package, significant savings, tax reform, and a suite of measures designed to help small and medium-sized businesses invest, innovate, and hire. Treasurer Jim Chalmers called it the government’s most r…

Budget 2026: Founders and VCs react to capital gains overhaul

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has used the 2026/27 Federal Budget to end the 50 per cent capital gains tax discount, introduce a 30 per cent minimum tax floor and restrict negative gearing to new builds. Founders, venture capitalists and accountants weigh in on what the overhaul means for startups, property investors and private capital in Australia. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers arrive at Parliament House on Wednesday morn…