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BG Private

BG Private (formerly Banks Group) is an AFR Top 100 firm. For Today, Tomorrow & Beyond.

Our services include: Accounting & Business Advisory, Audit, Tax, Financial Planning, SMSF Management, Corporate Advisory, Private Equity and Property Advisory. BG Private (formerly Banks Group) is an AFR Top 100 accounting, audit and advisory firm making us one of Melbourne and Sydney’s leading practices. We don’t just deliver a service, we partner with you to help you achieve your personal and b

usiness goals. Our team of 100+ people have the technical knowledge and practical experience to give you holistic, tailored and impactful advice. For Today, Tomorrow & Beyond.

8 SERVICES UNDER ONE ROOF:

• Accounting & Business Advisory
• Audit & Assurance
• Tax Advisory
• Financial Planning
• SMSF Management
• Corporate Advisory
• Private Equity
• Property Advisory

Contact us: [email protected] or visit www.bgprivate.com.au

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15/07/2026

The Federal Budget's tax reforms are shifting - and it's worth knowing what's changed.

After months of lobbying, the Government has agreed to several amendments to the draft legislation. Our Tax Partner Tim explains what it means: the CGT discount will still apply to start-up investments and a wider band of small businesses, testamentary trusts are now excluded from the new trust tax rules, and SMSFs are set to lose the ability to borrow for residential property purchases.

Worth a read if any of this touches your investments, business, or super.

Read Tim's full breakdown at https://bgprivate.com.au/insights/articles/budget-tax-reforms-are-shifting-heres-whats-changed/ or contact our team to find out what these changes mean for your situation.

13/07/2026

Manhattan Nights in Fitzroy! 🥂

Our EOFY celebration was one to remember - skyline views, New York loft-style ambiance, flowing cocktails and a beautiful meal with the whole BG Private team at Panama Dining.

There was plenty to celebrate: a great year of business performance, some important milestones, and a bumper 22 promotions across the firm.

Thank you to everyone who made it such a memorable night - and an even better year!

09/07/2026

Congratulations all round at BG Private! 🎉

This year we're celebrating one of our biggest rounds of promotions yet - 22 team members recognised for their hard work, from our newest Intermediate Accountants and Auditors right through to Alex Young, who steps up to Partner, Audit.

Huge congratulations to all of you - we're so proud!

08/07/2026

Service milestones worth celebrating! 🎉

This year we're recognising some brilliant career milestones: 15 years for Annabelle Welsh and Bruce Catling, 10 years for Luci Owens, Manav Brar, and Sophie Lazari, and 5 years for Kevin He, Mina Meddis, Nat Gregory, and Simon D'Ortenzio.

Thank you all for your hard work and dedication - here's to many more years!

16/06/2026

In May, our team took on the F* Cancer Challenge - committing to 31 minutes of movement every day for 31 days.

It became more than a fitness challenge. Staff backed each other, showed up consistently, and together we raised over $3,000 for Cancer Council's research, prevention, and support programs.

Cancer has touched most of our lives in some way. This was one small way to do something about it.

Thank you to everyone who moved, donated, or cheered us on. This one meant a lot.

10/06/2026

If you own a holiday home and rent it out, the ATO's new rulings could affect what tax deductions you're able to claim.

Our Tax Partner Tim Olynyk breaks down what's changed in this short video - worth a watch before tax time.

Read the full article at https://bgprivate.com.au/insights/articles/claiming-tax-deductions-for-holiday-homes/ or contact our team to find out what these changes mean for your situation.

29/05/2026

The Federal Budget has introduced important changes for discretionary trust holders - and they’re worth understanding before 1 July 2028.

In this short video, our Tax Partner Tim explains what’s changing: from 1 July 2028, discretionary trusts will pay a minimum 30% tax rate on their taxable income. Beneficiaries will receive a non-refundable tax credit for that tax - but those on a lower marginal rate won’t get the excess back. Primary production income and existing testamentary trusts are excluded.

Worth a watch if a discretionary trust is part of your wealth or business structure.

Read our full Federal Budget wrap at https://bgprivate.com.au/insights/articles/federal-budget-2026-27-wrap/ or contact our team to find out what these changes mean for your situation.

28/05/2026

Big changes to negative gearing were announced in this year’s Federal Budget - and property investors need to take note.

In this short video, our Tax Partner Tim explains what’s changing: negative gearing on existing residential properties purchased after 12 May 2026 will be removed from 1 July 2027, with a transitional period in place until then. New homes and apartments are excluded from the changes.

Worth a watch if investment property is part of your wealth strategy.

Read our full Federal Budget wrap at https://bgprivate.com.au/.../federal-budget-2026-27-wrap/ or contact our team to find out what these changes mean for your situation.

27/05/2026

Big changes to capital gains tax are coming - and they’re some of the most significant reforms in over two decades.

Here, our Tax Partner Tim walks through what the 2026/27 Federal Budget means for investors and asset holders: the removal of the 50% CGT discount from 1 July 2027, a new minimum 30% tax rate on capital gains, and the end of pre-CGT asset exemptions for the period held after that date.

Worth a watch if you hold investment property, shares, or assets through a trust.

Read our full Federal Budget wrap at bgprivate.com.au/insights/articles/federal-budget-2026-27-wrap/ or contact our team to find out what these changes mean for your situation.

26/05/2026

Good news - super was largely spared in this year’s Federal Budget.

Maz, our Financial Planning Partner, breaks down two key changes in this short video: an increase to how much you can contribute to super at a concessional tax rate, and an increase to how much you can move into the pension phase - where your earnings can ultimately be tax-free.

Worth a watch if super is part of your wealth plan.

Read our full Federal Budget wrap at bgprivate.com.au/insights/articles/federal-budget-2026-27-wrap/ or contact our team to find out what these changes mean for your situation.

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801 Glenferrie Road
Melbourne, VIC
3122

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61398100700

Website

http://www.bgprivate.com.au/

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