Australian Pay & Tax News
What changed for your pay this financial year, explained in plain English and linked to the free calculators. Every figure is checked against the ATO and Fair Work.
Super Contribution Caps Rise for 2026-27
The concessional (before-tax) cap increased to $32,500. What you can now contribute and salary sacrifice before extra tax applies.
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Payday Super Starts 1 July 2026: What It Means for You
Employers must now pay the 12% super guarantee on every payday, not quarterly. Why that is good news for your balance.
Tax 1 July 2026The 15% Income Tax Cut Started on 1 July 2026
The first marginal tax rate dropped from 16% to 15%. How much every income level keeps this financial year, with worked examples.
Roundup 1 July 2026What Changed on 1 July 2026 for Your Pay
A tax cut, a higher minimum wage, Payday Super and a bigger super cap all landed on the same day. The full list, and what each one does to your take-home pay.
Wages 4 June 2026Minimum Wage Rises to $26.44 an Hour From 1 July 2026
The Fair Work Commission lifted the National Minimum Wage to $1,004.90 a week. What it pays weekly, annually and after tax.
Student loans 1 June 2026HECS-HELP Indexation and the 2026-27 Repayment System
How HELP debts were indexed this year, and how the marginal repayment system works from the $69,528 threshold.
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