For years, Australians have used the term "side hustle" to describe everything from selling handmade products online and freelancing after hours to driving for ride-share services on weekends. The phrase makes these activities sound casual, flexible and relatively low-risk.
The NSW Government will hand down its 2026–27 Budget on Tuesday, with Treasurer Daniel Mookhey promising a focus on “relief for today, reform for tomorrow, and discipline always.”
The Federal Government's proposed changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) continue to generate discussion, particularly among Australia's start-up and small business community.
Major reforms to Australia’s anti-money laundering and counterterrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime come into effect Tuesday, imposing new rules on regulated businesses before they spread to accountants, lawyers, and precious gem dealers.
Merchants will be banned from surcharging the cost of accepting credit and debit card payments from October 1 this year, in a suite of controversial reforms the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) hopes will ultimately drive down costs for traders and consumers.