Federal Budget 2026 Insights Lunch

With global uncertainty, rising interest rates, market swings, artificial intelligence evolution and concerns about housing affordability, this year has brought many challenges.  Coupled with the significant tax reforms anticipated in the upcoming federal budget, we believe it is time to bring together our clients and colleagues for a meaningful discussion over lunch.

Please join us on Friday 15 May where you will hear the latest insights into the issues that matter most to your business and family wealth.

Event Details

• Date: Friday, 15 May 2026.

• Time: 12.15pm for 12.30pm start

• Location: The Greek Club, South Brisbane

• Investment: $99.00 plus GST & booking fee.

• Two course lunch provided

• Book via Humantix

• RSVP by Friday, 8 May 2026

Stephen Roberts, Chief Economist at Alexander Funds, will share his expert views on:

• The Federal Budget’s impact on Australian businesses and markets.
• Anticipated effects of interest rate changes.
• Middle east conflict and fuel price trends and their consequences.
• Developments in the housing market.

Stephen guides Alexander Funds’ investment decisions with macroeconomic analysis, market insights, and asset allocation expertise as part of the firm’s investment committee.

With over 40 years in banking, broking, and funds management, Stephen has served as Chief Economist at major firms including SBC, Fay Richwhite, Equitilink, UBS, Grange Securities, Lehman Brothers, and Nomura. He regularly presents to global investment managers and has portfolio management experience in strategic asset allocation at Westpac Investment Management, Sagitta, and BT.

Nicole Bryant, Managing Director at The Macro Group Chartered Accountants, will provide an in-depth analysis of:

• New tax measures unveiled in the Federal Budget.
• Changes to the capital gains tax rate and their implications for property, trusts, and structures.
• Impact of potential changes to negative gearing.
• Latest changes on Superannuation.
• Practical impacts on cashflow, business structures and forecasts for the based on the economic outlook.

Nicole leads The Macro Group Chartered Accountants, a firm renowned for providing specialist guidance to private businesses and families.

The Macro Group’s expertise spans tax, accounting, business structuring, superannuation, international matters, and advisory services. Their tailored approach ensures clients receive comprehensive support across all facets of their financial and business affairs.

With more than 30 years experience in both Australia and the United States, Nicole has consistently delivered comprehensive tax and business solutions to a diverse client base. Her professional journey includes 16 years at PricewaterhouseCoopers, executive and advisory roles for a global companies.

Please contact Cindy Hopcroft,  and The Macro Team on (07) 3844 5555 or admin@macrogroup.com.au, if you would like to book a table or for any other queries.

We look forward to seeing you there.

The Macro Group Team