WE. Insights
Federal Budget
What changed, who it affects and what deserves a decision rather than a reaction. Written by our advisers for Australian families, business owners and retirees.
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A $50 million favour: how Labor traded away SMSF borrowing to get its budget through
The most revealing number in this week’s superannuation shake-up is not the size of the market being shut down. It is the…
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The Pre-Retiree’s Playbook: Navigating the 2026 Budget in Your 50s and 60s.
A practical playbook for Australians aged 50 to 67 with property, super, trusts or a business: the deadlines that matter, the order…
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Selling Your Business in the Next 10 Years? The 2026 Budget Just Changed the Maths.
By Andre Dirckze, Principal Adviser, Wealth Effect GroupArticle 5 of our detailed Federal Budget 2026–27 series. For the overview briefing, see [link…
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The Quiet Winner of the 2026 Budget: Why Super Just Got More Powerful
Super wasn’t improved in this Budget — but with almost everything around it taxed more heavily, it has quietly become the most…
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Gen X and Boomers: The 2026 Budget Just Changed the Rules You Planned Around
By Andre Dirckze, Principal Adviser, Wealth Effect Group The Treasurer framed the 2026 Federal Budget around the concept of intergenerational fairness. That is…
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Deep Dive into Negative Gearing and the Federal Budget Proposals
Existing investment properties held at 7:30pm AEST on 12 May 2026 are grandfathered. What the negative gearing changes mean for new purchases,…
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The 2026–27 Federal Budget: A Generational Reset for Australian Wealth
The most significant rewrite of Australia’s wealth and tax rules in over two decades — and a defined 14-month planning window for…
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Federal Budget 2025 Overview
On Tuesday night, Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveiled the 2025 federal budget. Due to the impact of Cyclone Alfred, an election has not…
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Federal Budget 2024
The Federal Budget for 2024 offers cost of living relief via tax cuts effective July 1, reduced energy costs, increased welfare payments,…
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2023-24 Federal Budget wrap up
Here’s what we think this budget signifies for you .As many Australians struggle with rising interest rates and living costs, Tuesday night’s…
General advice warning. These articles are general information only and do not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Each reflects the law at its publication date. Seek personal advice before acting. Wealth Effect Group (CAR 424768) and Andre Dirckze (AR 395157) are Authorised Representatives of Boston Reed Pty Ltd, ABN 89 091 004 885, AFSL 225738.