The Government has announced a staged wind-back of the current Fringe Benefits Tax exemption for electric vehicles , following recommendations from the Statutory Review of the Electric Car Discount released in May 2026.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has confirmed that all surcharges on credit and debit card payments 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.