Federal Budget 2026-27: CPA Australia’s Expert Analysis
In this special Federal Budget 2026–27 episode, hear expert analysis of the measures announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers in last night’s budget. CPA Australia’s business and tax policy experts break down what Budget 2026–27 means for the issues that matter most to businesses and Australians. Analysis and commentary include: • Overall reaction: Did the budget deliver? • Who were the winners and losers? • The tax measures examined, including CGT and negative gearing • Building wealth and investor confidence analysed • What the budget means for entrepreneurs • The impact on businesses, trusts and intergenerational equity • Revenues and WATO (Working Australians Tax Offset) explained • Productivity and regulation initiatives assessed Tune in for a practical, expert-led breakdown of the budget measures announced in Canberra last night and what they could mean for you and the future of business in Australia. Host: Elinor Kasapidis, chief of policy, Standards and External Affairs Policy, CPA Australia Guests: Gavan Ord, business investment and international lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia, and Jenny Wong, tax lead, Policy and Advocdacy, CPA Australia. For more, head to the Federal Budget 2026-27 page on the CPA Australia website, which has comprehensive coverage of last night’s announcement, including CPA Australia’s pre-budget submission. https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/polic... And on YouTube you can tune into the webinar with CPA Australia’s policy experts, who discuss and distil the key announcements from the 2026-27 Australian Federal Budget. https://www.youtube.com/live/TneiMaDB... This event will have a 1 CPD-hour learning outcome. Chapters 00:00 What is in Australia’s Federal Budget 2026–27? Key themes explained 00:30 How the Federal Budget forecasts Australia’s economy and inflation 01:15 What surprised experts most in the Federal Budget 2026 01:40 Is the Federal Budget 2026 really tax reform? 02:33 What changes were made to capital gains tax (CGT)? 02:40 How negative gearing and trust tax rules are changing 03:34 Who is affected by the new 30% minimum capital gains tax? 04:10 Does the budget make housing more or less affordable? 05:00 How CGT changes affect startups, innovation and venture capital 06:13 Will tax changes actually fix intergenerational inequality? 08:50 Why small businesses and family trusts are most impacted 10:12 How the three-year trust restructure transition works 10:52 How much revenue the government raises from tax changes 12:57 Why Australia remains over‑reliant on income tax 14:04 What productivity measures are included in the Federal Budget 15:50 What small businesses get: loss carry‑back and instant asset write‑off 16:15 How the R&D tax incentive supports startups and innovation 17:13 Overall verdict: does the Federal Budget achieve its goals? 17:32 Why experts say proper tax reform needs public consultation 18:48 Final assessment: is Australia rewarding aspiration and innovation? 19:03 Where to find more Federal Budget analysis and resources Loving this episode? Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. / @cpaaustralia And don’t forget to click subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting: With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools... INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools... INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools... Excel Tips https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools... Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at [email protected]
