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In Ask the Advisor, we put your questions to the experts. Our FBA Family Business Accredited Advisors answer frequently asked questions from family business clients for your benefit. Responses are from trusted professionals who understand the ins and outs of family business. In this Ask the Advisor, Lydia Blakemore from Pitcher Partners answers the question, "How do we protect family wealth across generations?"

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In Ask the Advisor, we put your questions to the experts. Our FBA Family Business Accredited Advisors answer frequently asked questions from family business clients for your benefit. Responses are from trusted professionals who understand the ins and outs of family business. In this Ask the Advisor, Principal at Insight Advisory Group, Stewart Blizard, answers the question, "How do I determine if my kids will take on the family business?"

We spoke with John Warne, CEO of Pumps Australia, about how he started the business, his expansion over the years into larger factories, and his succession planning.

We spoke with Tom Rooney, CEO of Waterfind, who shared insights into his family business, which evolved from real estate and valuations into a national water management enterprise.

Catherine and Grace explore the key challenges and opportunities for family businesses in 2026, from balancing family dynamics with business performance to planning for succession. Catherine also shares how many family businesses are embracing fresh thinking and innovation from younger generations.

From 1 July 2026, superannuation, in Australia, will need to be paid every payday instead of quarterly, so employers should start preparing now. That means checking payroll and cash flow, making sure software is ready for the new reporting requirements, and fixing any employee data issues early to avoid payment delays or errors.

We spoke with the team at Ask Marketing, who shared how founders Ali and Stephanie King started the business and how the flexibility of their work has enabled them to continue operating at an executive level.

We spoke with the team at Porthaul about how they shifted direction to launch their transport business, and how the next generations have stepped into leadership roles.