Australia: CbC reporting local file instructions now available

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its guidance on penalty units to reflect an increase in the penalty unit value on 26 June 2026. For infringements occurring on or after 1 July 2026, the penalty unit amount has increased to AUD 364,

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its foreign exchange rate guidance, which includes the monthly exchange rates for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 and monthly rates for April and May 2026. All foreign income, deductions, and foreign

Australia’s Parliament has introduced a Bill to implement Budget 2026–27 measures, including the introduction of loss carry-back provisions and the permanent extension of the small business instant asset write-off. The Treasury Laws Amendment

Australia’s Parliament passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026 on 25 June 2026, which is a key component of the 2026–27 Federal Budget tax package. The Bill introduces significant reforms aimed at improving housing

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its company tax rates 2025–26 guidance to include the Global Minimum Tax (GMT), which applies at rates ranging from 0% to 15%. The guidance confirms that GMT applies to in-scope multinational

US Customs and Border Protection, on behalf of the US, in a release on 25 June 2026, announced that it signed a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement with Australia in Brussels, Belgium. The CMAA is a bilateral agreement that enables both countries