Future Farming Families Podcast

Tax reform is back in the spotlight, but what does it really mean for farming families and succession planning? In this episode of the Future Farming Families Podcast, Chris Mulcahy explores the growing discussion around tax reform, recent legislative developments, court decisions, and changing taxation rules that could impact family farms and rural businesses across Australia. While nobody knows...

In this episode of the Future Farming Families Podcast, Chris Mulcahy unpacks what it truly means to become “succession ready”—and why it’s the key to a smooth and successful transition of your family farm. Rather than rushing into succession planning during times of crisis, Chris explains how farming families can take a proactive, family-led approach. He shares practical insights on building a cl...

In this episode of the Future Farming Families Podcast, Chris Mulcahy unpacks the latest federal budget discussions and proposed tax changes—and what they could mean for family farming businesses across Australia. While nothing is fully locked in yet, these potential reforms are already sparking important conversations around succession planning, business structures, and long-term strategy. Chris...

In this episode of the Future Farming Families Podcast, Chris Mulcahy dives into one of the most overlooked—but critical—factors in successful farm succession: leadership. While advisors like accountants and consultants play an important role, Chris explains why the best outcomes happen when families take the lead themselves. Succession isn’t just a financial or legal process—it’s a human one, bui...

When it comes to family farm succession, “fair” and “equal” aren’t always the same—and misunderstanding this can create major conflict down the track. In this episode of the Future Farming Families Podcast, Chris Mulcahy breaks down one of the most common and complex challenges in succession planning: how to distribute assets in a way that supports the future of the farm while still respecting all...

In this episode of the Future Farming Families Podcast, Chris Mulcahy breaks down how effective tax planning supports successful farm succession. He covers practical end‑of‑year strategies, the role of structures like companies and trusts, and how tools such as FMDs, income averaging, and franking credits can help minimise tax and protect family equity. Chris also explores how upcoming tax changes...

In this episode of the Future Farming Families Podcast, Chris Mulcahy explores one of the most misunderstood aspects of farm succession—wills and estates. While many families assume a will is enough to pass assets to the next generation, Chris explains why relying solely on estate planning can create unintended consequences. From family disputes to costly tax outcomes, he shares real examples of h...

In this episode of the Future Farming Families Podcast , we unpack the latest federal budget and what it could mean for farmers, family businesses, and succession planning. With growing uncertainty around tax policy — including potential changes to capital gains tax concessions, negative gearing, and even future inheritance tax — the message is clear: the window of opportunity may be closing. We e...

Most farming families know succession is important—but many leave it too late. In this first episode, Chris Mulcahy introduces Future Farming Families and shares what he’s learned from over 20 years of working with farm succession. From the common mistakes that lead to conflict, to why leadership within the family is critical, this episode sets the foundation for doing succession the right way. Yo...