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Latest updates in Australia
All updates →Minimum Wage Decision 2026-27
FWC decision expected early June. New rates from 1 July.
Super Paid With Every Wage
Employers must pay super within 7 days of wages, not quarterly.
Paid Parental Leave Hits 26 Weeks
PPL increases to 26 weeks. Super now paid on PPL.
Work From Home Becomes a Right (VIC)
Victorian employees can request 2 days WFH per week.
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All guides →How to Ask for a Pay Rise in Australia (2026): The Script, Timing, and Numbers That Work
A step-by-step guide to asking for a pay rise in Australia — backed by CPI, WPI, and ATO market data. Includes the exact script, timing windows, and the evidence you need to bring.
payAverage Pay Rise Australia 2026: What's Normal, What's Fair, What to Target
The average Australian pay rise in 2025–26 was 3.2% (ABS Wage Price Index). Here's what that looks like by industry, by employer type, and how to benchmark whether your rise was fair.
financeWorking From Home Deduction 2026: Fixed Rate (70c/hr) vs Actual Cost — Which Gives You More?
How to claim your work-from-home expenses at tax time 2026. The ATO's 70c fixed rate vs the actual-cost method, what records you need, and worked examples for a hybrid worker, full-time WFH, and occasional WFH.
finance8 Tax Deductions Australian Workers Miss in 2026 (And How Much You're Leaving on the Table)
Most Australian employees under-claim at tax time. Here are 8 deductions workers consistently miss — from car expenses to union fees to income protection — with the rules, records required, and dollar figures for a median earner.
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