Welcome to the Autumn 2025 issue of HLB Mann Judd’s Client Alert.

In this issue, we:

  • Outline the Employee Share Schemes start-up concession, its advantages, and key tax considerations.
  • Highlight investment bonds as a tax-efficient wealth tool with estate planning benefits.
  • Analyse gold’s strong 2024 performance and resources market trends.
  • Explore the future of hybrid work, its benefits, challenges, and how businesses can stay competitive.
  • Briefly review the 2025 economic landscape, and key insights from our 2025 IPO Watch Australia Report and HLB Survey of Business Leaders.
  • List our regular important Tax and Reporting dates.