Federal Budget 2026-27: CPA Australia's expert analysis

Federal Budget 2026-27: CPA Australia's expert analysis

Author: CPA Australia May 13, 2026 Duration: 19:30

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 Advocacy, 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. 

And on YouTube later today (May 13), tune into the webinar with CPA Australia's policy experts, who discuss and distil the key announcements from the 2026-27 Australian Federal Budget. 

This event will have a 1 CPD-hour learning outcome. 

Loving this episode? 

Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@CPAaustralia/podcasts 

And don't forget to 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: 

Search for them in your favourite podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au 


Tune in to With Interest for a clear-eyed look at the forces shaping the world of business and finance. Presented by CPA Australia, this weekly discussion moves beyond the headlines to explore the practical implications of change for accounting professionals, business leaders, and anyone with a stake in the economic landscape. You’ll hear from practitioners and experts who break down complex topics in auditing, taxation, and corporate strategy into actionable insights. The conversations in this podcast are grounded in real-world application, whether the subject is a shift in regulatory frameworks, emerging leadership challenges, or broader economic trends. It’s a resource designed to inform your decisions and deepen your understanding of the professional landscape. For those looking to stay current and think critically about their work, With Interest provides a reliable and engaging audio companion. Each episode serves as a timely update and a catalyst for deeper professional reflection, all delivered with the authority and depth you would expect from CPA Australia.
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