If your business charges customers an additional fee for paying by card, 1 October 2026 is an important date to put in your calendar. Australia's card payment rules are changing. From 1 October, Visa, Mastercard and eftpos are introducing rules that prevent businesses from adding a surcharge when customers pay using their credit, debit or prepaid cards. American Express has also announced that it will remove card surcharging from the same date. For businesses that have traditionally passed...

"Didn't I give you this information last year?" "Shouldn't you already know this?" "Why do you need to ask me all of these questions again?" As we begin another financial year and information starts flowing in for 2026 tax returns and financial statements, we know that some of our requests can feel repetitive — or even a little intrusive. The truth is, we don't ask questions because we enjoy creating more work for you. We ask them because our profession, the legislation that governs it, and...

From 1 July 2026, Payday Super officially comes into effect, bringing with it one of the most significant payroll changes Australian employers have faced in recent years. For many businesses, superannuation has traditionally been managed as a quarterly obligation. Payroll would be processed each week or fortnight, and super would often be paid closer to the quarterly due date. Those days are coming to an end. The new framework is designed to ensure employees receive their superannuation...