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.
Webinar details:
Date: Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Time: 11AM AEST | 9AM AWST
Venue: Please note, this webinar is hosted via Zoom.
PRESENTERS
![]() | Jessica Olivier Partner, Tax Services | 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....VIEW PROFILE >> |
![]() | Dr. Rita Choueiri Partner, Tax Services | 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.... VIEW PROFILE >> |
![]() | Simon Harcombe Partner, Tax Services | Based in our Perth office, Simon Harcombe is a Partner in the Tax Services division providing specialist R&D tax incentive consulting services....VIEW PROFILE >> |


