Tag: Cochlear

Australia’s biggest R&D tax break users, ranked

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Six companies each claimed more than $100 million through Australia’s research and development tax incentive in the 2022-23 financial year, with new claims totaling $1.2 billion. Newly released Tax...

R&D tax reforms could deliver $7bn boost each year

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia could reap more than $7 billion each year by reforming uncompetitive R&D tax settings, according to new economic modelling commissioned by the Business Council of Australia, Atlassian and...

Australia’s biggest R&D companies revealed

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Atlassian, CSL and Cochlear are the biggest users of Australia’s research and development tax incentive, with the software giant alone claiming more than $200 million of activity a year,...

Semiconductor expertise is a key economic building block

Posted on   |  by Dr Nadia Court
Any casual conversation about Australian invention usually starts with the humble Hills Hoist – a simple mechanical system known for its practicality and durability. The conversation often progresses to...

ACCC waives through Cochlear’s revised rival buy

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australia’s competition watchdog is no longer opposing Cochlear’s planned buy of rival implants provider after its competing bone conduction business was carved out of the deal. The Australian Competition...

UK watchdog blocks Cochlear’s rival buy

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The UK competition regulator has knocked back Cochlear’s full takeover of a major rival but will allow the Australian company to buy part of the business. However, the local...

Cochlear’s acquisition of rival hits UK roadblock

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Cochlear’s plan to buy up a Danish rival has hit another roadblock, with the UK competition regulator joining its Australian counterpart in opposing the deal, warning it would stymy...

ACCC flags challenge to Cochlear buy on innovation grounds

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The competition regulator is warning Coclear’s plan to buy its closest competitor will lessen competition and innovation in “the already highly concentrated” hearing device market. The scrutiny comes as...

Mystery govt support for Cochlear’s local expansion

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The New South Wales government will give a multi-million-dollar tax break and infrastructure subsidy to Australian giant Cochlear to expand its 40-year-old Sydney manufacturing facilities. The state government claims...