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Ending card surcharges: What you need to know before 1 October 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has confirmed that all surcharges on credit and debit card payments — across eftpos, Mastercard and Visa — will be banned from 1 October 2026. This represents one of the most significant updates to Australia’s payments landscape in years and will have a direct impact on businesses and consumers. Why this matters Australians pay
Key 2026–27 Federal Budget tax reforms: What they mean for you
The 2026–27 Federal Budget, released on 12 May 2026, has received more attention than most budgets in recent years. With proposed changes to negative gearing, the CGT discount and the taxation of trusts, this is a budget that has the potential to materially impact on property investors, business owners and families using discretionary trusts. However, it is important to remember that