A note for Aspire clients: this is our full technical analysis of the 2026–27 Federal Budget. I’ll be in touch about what applies specifically to your practice — this post gives you the complete picture behind that conversation. If your practice structure was set up more...
At Aspire Partners, we take pride in working alongside some of Australia’s most dedicated healthcare professionals. Today, we’re delighted to highlight the achievements of Dr Amireh Fakhouri, a remarkable GP recently honoured as General Practitioner in Training of the Year at the 2025 Royal Australian...
For many GP practices, the question of bulk billing vs mixed billing has become more complex, not less. On paper, the expanded bulk billing incentives and the new Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) from 01/11/2025 make full bulk billing look attractive – particularly for clinics under financial pressure or...
The November 2025 expansion of bulk billing incentives and the new Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) have fundamentally changed the economics of general practice. For the first time, practices can access meaningful financial support for bulk billing all Medicare-eligible patients—not just concession card holders...
The Department of Health (DOH) has recently provided crucial clarity on how enhanced bulk billing incentive payments will be distributed between medical practices and individual practitioners. This update is essential for practice owners, GPs, and practice managers to understand as we navigate the evolving landscape...
Budget 2025-26 is one that the government clearly did not expect to have to deliver. It features a modest personal income tax cut of up to $268 in 2026-27, with a tax saving of up to $536 from the 2027-28 year, and over $20bn in predominantly...
The Government has announced a temporary ban on investors buying established homes between 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. The measure aims to curb foreign “land banking.” From 1 April 2025, foreign investors (including temporary residents and foreign-owned companies) will be prohibited from acquiring established dwellings...
Global Google searches for the word “tariffs” spiked dramatically between 30 January and 2 February 2025, a +900% increase to the previous 12 months. We look at what tariffs really mean. Who pays for tariffs? Tariffs increase the price of imported goods and reduce trade flows of...
The Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year ends on 31 March. We’ve outlined the hot spots for employers and employees. FBT exemption for electric cars Employers that provide employees with the use of eligible electric vehicles (EVs) can potentially qualify for an FBT exemption. This should normally be...
Budget 2024-25 is a pre-election budget for the people with everyone getting a little something to ease cost of living pressures. Like the Price is Right gameshow, it will all come down to the price paid at the checkout. For business, there is the extension of...