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Unlocking R&D potential: Navigate the updated regime and grant opportunities

The R&D landscape is evolving - are you ready?

In August 2025, the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (AusIndustry) introduced an updated R&D application form and updated their compliance procedures. Understanding the changes and how to prepare is critical to ensure your business continues to access the R&D Tax Incentive without disruption.

BDO invites you to an exclusive seminar at our Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Melbourne and Sydney offices, designed to help innovative businesses navigate the changes of the R&D regime and uncover opportunities through government grants available now and in the future.

Event agenda

Join us for a networking business event and hear from BDO’s National Leader, R&D and Government Incentives, Nicola Purser on the Gold Coast, Daniel Splatt, Partner, R&D & Government Incentives in Brisbane, Dave Smith, Director, R&D & Government Incentives on the Sunshine Coast, Jarrod Martin, Director, R&D & Government Incentives in Melbourne or Christopher Jahja, Partner, R&D & Government Incentives in Sydney as they share practical insights on:

  • The updated compliance form, what the changes mean and how to start preparing ahead of the April 2026 lodgement deadline
  • Key changes, risks, and how to stay compliant in the new regime
  • Current and upcoming grants and funding opportunities
  • Maximising value and safeguarding your R&D claims in a shifting environment.

Who should attend?

  • CFOs
  • Financial Controllers
  • Heads of R&D or innovation
  • Business leaders across all industries seeking to leverage government incentives and funding to fuel organisational growth.

We hope you can make it, and if you’d like to find out more, view our recent updates on the new regulatory measures and the R&D application form.

Event details

Brisbane

Thursday 16 October

12:00pm – 2:00pm AEST

BDO Brisbane office | Directions

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Gold Coast

Thursday 23 October

12:00pm – 2:00pm AEST

BDO Gold Coast office | Directions

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Nicola Purser
National Leader
R&D & Government Incentives
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Sunshine Coast

Thursday 30 October

12:00pm – 2:00pm AEST

BDO Sunshine Coast office | Directions

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Melbourne

Wednesday 29 October

12:00pm – 2:00pm AEDT

BDO Melbourne office | Directions

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Jarrod Martin
Director
R&D & Government Incentives
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Sydney

Tuesday 11 November

8:00am – 10:00am AEDT

BDO Sydney office | Directions

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Christopher Jahja
Partner
R&D & Government Incentives
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