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Card surcharge ban starts 1 October 2026: stakeholder kit released for small business networks
From 1 October 2026, card surcharges are set to end for many everyday card payments in Australia, including payments made through eftpos, Mastercard, Visa…
ATO flags fuel tax credit change and overdue quarterly super deadline
The ATO’s small business newsroom says fuel tax credit rates changed again from 3 August 2026. It also notes the final quarterly super payment was due on…
SMEs brace for RBA decision as cost pressures remain elevated
The Reserve Bank’s next cash rate update is due at 2.30 pm Sydney time on Tuesday, 11 August 2026. The current cash rate target is 4.35%, and markets are…
CPI release tomorrow will be watched by borrowers and retailers
Summary: The ABS is scheduled to release the June 2026 Consumer Price Index on Wednesday, 29 July 2026 at 11:30am AEST. Why it matters: Inflation data…
Minimum Wage Increases Take Effect Tomorrow
The national minimum wage increases to $26.44 per hour ($1,004.90 per week) from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July. Minimum award…
