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Key Insights: 1.Dog-breeding case sets a valuable GST precedent for horse breedersThe ART’s 2026 Smith decision confirms that even small-scale animal-breeding operations can qualify as a GST “enterprise” when they display recognised business characteristics — a principle directly relevant to horse breeders seeking to justify enterprise or business status. 2.“Business factors” mattered more than scale,…
Key Insights: 1.Dog-breeding case sets a valuable GST precedent for horse breedersThe ART’s 2026 Smith decision confirms that even small-scale animal-breeding operations can qualify as a GST “enterprise” when they
Bloodstock insurance can feel complex, especially when the policy wording is filled with technical language and extensively defined terms. Yet the importance of understanding exactly what your policy covers cannot
Article reproduced with permission from Howden Group When it comes to insuring your horses, understanding the most common and costly claims risks allows you to recognise and prevent them. Equine
Author: © Dr David Wood BVSc MRCVS on behalf of Equine Nutrition Systems P/L (Horsepower Feeds & Supplements). ‘You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it
Led by TBNSW’s Executive Officer, Kirsten Tydd, the Scone edition of the TBNSW Breeders Seminar was hosted on Thursday 31 July 2025. See links below to all session video replays:
The inaugural TBNSW Breeders Forum Seminar was hosted in the Southern Highlands on 24 July 2025. See links below to all session videos: Welcome & Introduction Featuring TBNSW’s Kirsten Tydd
From the TBNSW Seminar: A presentation on “Training Thoroughbreds using Sports Science,” presented by Katrina Anderson, Head of Sports Science at Ciaron Maher Racing, with a spotlight on Bong Bong
In my many years of dealing with clients with breeding and racing properties, it has been very common to consult to them on the tax implications where there is a
One of the most difficult and contentious tax matters in the horse breeding and racing industry is determining whether an activity is an “enterprise” for GST purposes. A GST registered
Seasons greetings to you all! At this time of the year, racing related taxation releases from the ATO or relevant court decisions tend to be hard to find. Amidst this
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