Big Changes Starting July 1 | Australia News

Starting July 1st, major changes are reshaping everyday life: the national minimum wage jumps to $26.44/hour, superannuation payments go from quarterly to wage-linked for easier tracking, and paid parental leave expands to 26 weeks at minimum wage. Businesses must register SMS sender IDs to fight scams, while new laws target grocery price gouging. Tax cuts hit the lowest earners with a 15% marginal rate for incomes under $45K, and small businesses get permanent instant write-offs for assets under $20K. From car energy labels to e-rider rules and WA wine bottle refunds, these updates span finance, safety, and consumer protection — all aimed at fairness, transparency, and real relief. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/66c2ea6e13a3ae2b