What the proposed changes to the Research & Development Tax Incentive means for claimants, international competitiveness and the future of innovation in Australia
The 2026 Federal Budget introduces a significant reshaping of longstanding Australia’s Research and Development Tax Incentive (RDTI) program, including changes to eligibility thresholds, increased expenditure caps, adjustments to tax offset rates, and a shift away from supporting activity claims in favour of core R&D activities only.
At the same time, the Budget measures changes conditions around refundability and introduces heightened authority, scrutiny and oversight. Against this backdrop of structural reform, businesses undertaking R&D will need to reassess their tax strategies, funding models and forward investment plans to maximise benefits and manage risk in an increasingly complex and targeted incentive landscape.
Join our R&D Tax experts as they unpack what the changes mean for your proposed R&D claims.
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Tuesday, 23 June 2026 |
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Time: 11AM AEST | 9AM AWST
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Venue: Please note, this webinar is hosted via Zoom.
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Jessica Olivier is a National Executive, and a Partner of the Tax Services division in Sydney. She is a specialist in R&D tax incentive compliance and consulting services....
Jessica commenced her corporate tax career in the UK in 2000 and has worked in Australia since 2005. Since 2006, she has specialised in R&D tax and assisted a diverse range of industries to identify R&D opportunities and access the R&D tax benefits, including start-up innovators, SMEs and large multi-national corporations.
Rita Choueiri is a Partner of the Tax Services division in Melbourne, providing specialist R&D Tax Incentive compliance and consulting services. Rita is passionate about cutting-edge technology. ...
She loves that her role allows her to learn from her innovative clients whilst being able to utilise her STEM background and experience to play a role in the innovation ecosystem.
Based in our Perth office, Simon Harcombe is a Partner in the Tax Services division providing specialist R&D tax incentive consulting services. ...
With a career spanning over 15 years, Simon has provided R&D tax advice to a range of industries across Australia including resources, technology and biotechnology. Simon joined RSM in 2013 following roles in various tax incentive groups for international accounting firms.
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