What the 2026-27 Budget got right on small business, and what it left for next year

Manufacturing sector sees targeted support but no major boost in 2026–27 Budget, says advisory firm Findex

Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget has drawn a measured response from tax and advisory specialists, with commentary suggesting the package offers stability and targeted support for parts of the manufacturing sector, but falls short of delivering a broad-based uplift in business confidence across industrial and production-focused industries. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Findex Tax Advisory advisor Morag Ingham said the…

What the 2026-27 Budget got right on small business, and what it left for next year

Written by Simeon Duncan, Head of Corporate Affairs and Public Policy APAC, Intuit Daniel and Eloise run a café called Coffee Co. According to Treasury’s own Budget night example, they were planning to spend $55,000 on a new coffee machine, tables, chairs and outdoor heaters before tonight. Under the now-permanent $20,000 instant asset write-off (IAWO), they can deduct all of it immediately. With loss carry-back also made permanent, they get a $…