Australia’s Privacy Act is under review, possibly modelled off the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Updates to the Act may require Australian businesses to have Data Protection Officers (DPO). Businesses may need to upskill internally or look externally for the right skillset
In this interview, Craig Whatman from Pitcher Partners Melbourne discusses the new plan by the Victoria’s peak infrastructure body to fuel population growth in Melbourne’s middle suburbs.
Whatman suggests that proposal to abolish stamp duty may be “very difficult” and there may be alternative options Victoria could do to encourage more population growth.
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Pitcher Partners is pleased to present our Deal Pulse report on Queensland merger and acquisition (M&A) activity for the calendar year 2022.
It is no secret that electric cars have a higher drive-away price compared to traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, but would the lower running costs really offset the initial premium in price? Electric Vehicles (EV) are the legislated answer for the automotive industry emissions reduction, replacing the traditional ICE vehicle. We are not convinced […]
Bond yields have increased sharply in the last 12 months and anticipated investment returns are at levels not seen for more than a decade writes Pitcher Partners principal Andrew Wilson
The temporary full expensing (“TFE”) rules provide for a full deduction to businesses for the cost of eligible depreciating assets in the year they are first used, or installed ready for use, for a taxable purpose prior to 30 June 2023. Taxpayers should bear this strict timeline in mind to avoid missing out on accelerated tax deductions. Merely contracting for the purchase of an asset, or even becoming the owner of the asset by 30 June 2023 is not sufficient.
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) companies have long been the darlings of Australian investors and those targeting Australian companies. Australia’s strength in technology development has produced companies such as Atlassian, Afterpay, Canva and countless other success stories, riding the world stage and growing revenue at staggering multiples. But Pitcher Partners’ Dealmakers survey indicates that the sector might not be leading the pack in 2023.
Renewable energy transition the future of Hunter region. Australia’s mission towards net zero has begun in earnest and Newcastle and the wider Hunter region will be central to shaping the energy transition.
Mergers and acquisitions are being abandoned over environmental, social and governance concerns, with buyers unwilling to risk reputational damage in pursuit of growth.
A greener form of personal transport is needed to assist in addressing climate change and help governments around the world reach their legislated emissions targets.
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