• Strengthening capability where it matters most

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    As the corporate, financial and regulatory environment becomes more complex, the need for clear, well‑considered advice has never been greater. At Perks, we continue to invest in our capability across both tax and business advisory. We are pleased to welcome two new senior Directors whose experience further strengthens the support we provide to clients. John Rawson has joined as Director, Tax Consulting, bringing more than 25 years’ experience advising on sophisticated tax matters across…

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  • Show Me The Perks Podcast | Demystifying Sustainability Reporting

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    In the latest episode of Show Me The Perks Podcast, host Kim Bigg welcomes Nick Bromell, Director, Perks Audit, to unpack Australia’s new sustainability reporting standards.

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  • Valuation Discipline in a Market Driven by Hype

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    When markets are driven by hype, disciplined investors focus on one thing: what an asset is truly worth. Markets may reward narrative in the short term, but long-term outcomes are driven by fundamentals. Explore why valuation discipline matters across equities, ETFs and property…

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  • Navigating Climate & Sustainability Reporting: What Australian Businesses Need to Know

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    The introduction of mandatory climate-related disclosures under the Corporations Act and Australian Sustainability Reporting Standard 2 – Climate-related Disclosures (AASB S2) represents a significant shift in expectations. For many organisations, this isn’t just about compliance, it’s about understanding how climate risks and opportunities impact long-term performance. So, what does this mean in practice, and how should businesses be thinking about it?

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  • Show Me The Perks Podcast | What Moves People: Inside the Des’s Journey

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    In this episode of Show Me The Perks, host Kim Bigg sits down with Chris Brougham, Executive Chairman of the Des’s Group, to unpack one of South Australia’s most enduring business stories. From its beginnings as a three‑car taxi service operating out of a spare bedroom in Whyalla, Des’s has grown into a diversified, statewide transport group. Chris shares the defining moments that shaped that journey, including stepping into leadership at just 20, navigating profound personal...

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  • The Charts that Matter | Investment Update | May 2026

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    A concise quarterly snapshot of global markets, economic trends, and investment insights from the Perks…

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  • 2026-27 Federal Budget Summary

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    On 12 May 2026, Treasurer Jim Chalmers presented the Australian Federal Budget for 2026-27. The 2026–27 Federal Budget, framed around a theme of resilience and reform, introduces several significant measures aimed at addressing cost-of-living pressures, strengthening the economy and supporting long-term investment outcomes. A central focus of this year’s Budget is reform to the tax system alongside a strong emphasis on improving housing supply, with broader measures targeting productivity, investment and economic resilience. Below, we break down the...

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  • Show Me The Perks Podcast | Financial Planning for Millenials and Gen Z

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    Rising living costs, housing affordability pressures and a constantly shifting job market have completely reshaped what financial security looks like for younger Australians.  In this episode of Show Me The Perks, host Kim Bigg is joined by Elly Hempel, Financial Adviser, Perks Private Wealth, to dive deep into the financial realities facing Gen Z and millennials and, more importantly, how they can navigate them with confidence. This episode also covers: Housing affordability and cost of living How Gen...

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  • Payday Super is coming: Are you ready?

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    Payday super is coming from 1 July 2026. Learn how the changes affect payroll, cashflow and what employers should do now to prepare.

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  • Show Me The Perks Podcast | Payday Super is coming, are you ready?

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    In this episode of Show Me The Perks, host Kim Bigg is joined by Sanja Hiziak, Associate Director in Perks Accounting & Business Services, to unpack what Payday Super really means for businesses, particularly SMEs. Together, they break down how Payday Super changes the timing of superannuation payments, why the reform is being introduced, and what employers need to do now to stay compliant.

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  • John Rawson joins Perks as Director, Tax Consulting

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    We are pleased to announce the appointment of John Rawson, CTA, as Director, Tax Consulting, further strengthening our senior tax capability and depth of expertise for clients across Australia.

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  • Perks Capital Conversations Podcast | Investing Beyond the Noise

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    This episode explores long‑term investing in increasingly short-term markets. We open with Christo Hall on market sentiment...

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  • Show Me The Perks Podcast | From Adviser to Principal at the Deal Table

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    Christos Tsonis, Founder and Director of CXT Legal, shares what really happens at the deal table when businesses face pivotal moments...

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  • Electric Car Fringe Benefit Tax: What’s New in 2026

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    The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) continues to incentivise the adoption of environmentally friendly vehicles through the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption for electric cars.

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  • Inheriting Wealth: What Women Really Want from Advice

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    As more Australian women inherit significant wealth, financial advice must shift from transactional, product-led models to education, transparency and values-led conversations.

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  • The Charts that Matter | Investment Update | December 2025

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    A concise quarterly snapshot of global markets, economic trends, and investment insights from the Perks…

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  • Show Me The Perks Podcast | Personal Insurance: Protecting Your Most Valuable Asset

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    In the latest episode, host Kim Bigg welcomes Eddie Bell, Director and Life Risk Specialist from Perks Private Wealth's Insurance Team for an in-depth conversation about personal insurance and risk management...

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  • Simon Wotherspoon and Peta Nunn Named Among Australia’s Top 150 Financial Advisers 2025

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    Since 2016, The Deal and Barron’s have celebrated Australia’s leading wealth advisers through their annual rankings.

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