Latest Australian Taxation News

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has secured a $384,466 cash refund from the Australian Taxation Office, reinforcing its financial position to advance AI-driven drug discovery programs.

Mantle Minerals has detailed its ongoing capital return payments through to 2027 and lodged a key tax ruling application with the ATO, signaling a smooth path for shareholder distributions.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the final cash distributions for three Australian iShares ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-December 2025.

Terragen Holdings has received nearly $1 million in R&D tax incentives, reinforcing its cash position and fueling ongoing development of its innovative agricultural biotech products.

The Australian Taxation Office has issued a final Class Ruling clarifying the tax treatment of TPG Telecom’s recent $3 billion capital return and special dividend, confirming no part of the capital return is taxable as a dividend.

Race Oncology has received a $2.8 million Australian R&D tax refund for FY2025, with further overseas R&D rebates expected, bolstering its clinical development of innovative cancer therapies.

Bio-Gene Technology Limited has received a $519,500 R&D tax incentive from the Australian government, supporting its development of innovative bio-insecticides targeting insecticide resistance.

Wide Open Agriculture has received a $586,624 tax rebate for its overseas research activities in Germany, supporting the commercialisation of its proprietary lupin protein products.

QuickFee Limited has announced a shareholder-approved return of capital totaling approximately A$28.5 million, funded by proceeds from the sale of its US Pay Now and Connect businesses. Shareholders will receive 7.5 cents per share, with payments scheduled for early December.

Astron Limited has received a pivotal Australian Taxation Office Class Ruling confirming capital gains tax roll-over relief for shareholders following its redomicile from Hong Kong to Australia. This development streamlines the company’s structure and offers potential long-term benefits to investors.

Infomedia Limited shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a scheme of arrangement for acquisition by a TPG Capital-managed entity, with final court approval scheduled for 21 November 2025. The deal will lead to Infomedia’s delisting from the ASX and includes a special dividend and tax ruling application.

Eastern Metals Limited updates shareholders on its in specie return of capital, distributing Australian Gold and Copper shares at a ratio of 1 for every 36 EMS shares held. Key approvals are secured, with distribution scheduled for November 2025.