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What changed on 1 July — in plain language.

1 July 2026

The 2026–27 tax cut is now live: what 16% → 15% actually means for you

From 1 July 2026 the tax rate on income between $18,201 and $45,000 dropped from 16% to 15%. Here is what it is worth, who benefits, and what to check on your next payslip.

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1 July 2026

The new $1,000 instant work deduction: who should use it — and who shouldn't

From 1 July 2026 you can claim a $1,000 standard deduction for work-related expenses with no receipts. It is genuinely convenient — and for many people, genuinely the wrong choice.

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