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ATO to keep taking credit cards until 30 June 2027 after ban delayed

The ATO will keep accepting credit card payments until 30 June 2027 after the Government delayed a planned ban.
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Red-light speed camera back on at Baulkham Hills from 20 October

A red-light speed camera is back at Windsor Road and Seven Hills Road, Baulkham Hills, from 20 October 2026, in warning mode first.
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ACMA wants feedback on a tougher telco consumer protections standard

ACMA is consulting until 10 November 2026 on a new telco consumer protections standard to replace the current industry code.
Council wants to expand or upgrade the nightlife across its reach. Photo: Sarah Rhodes/City of Sydney

Nightlife revival earmarked for 20+ new precincts across Sydney City

A nightlife revival is on Sydney City Council’s mind as it eyes creating 20-plus late dining, live music and drinking precincts. And it is seeking public feedback on its plans. Council says about 5000 businesses should benefit from their proposal […]
North Canberra Hospital main entrance, Peer Pathways

Peer workers with lived experience join Canberra inpatient mental health wards

Peer Pathways puts lived experience on the ward Peer Pathways, a new service at Canberra Health Services, now has four full-time peer workers in adult inpatient mental health care. Mental Health Minister Marisa Paterson announced it on Global Peer Support […]
Hand resting on a colleague’s shoulder in support, care sector pay funding

Government puts $630 million behind pay rises for 460,000 care workers

Care sector pay funding: $630 million to back the Commission’s pay rises The federal government announced $630 million in care sector pay funding on 13 October 2026, to deliver fairer pay to more than 460,000 health, disability and community services […]
Model house and keys on a floor plan, Victoria rental reforms

Victorian landlords need proof before claiming a bond under new rental laws

Victoria rental reforms: what changed on 13 October The Victoria rental reforms that started on 13 October 2026 change how landlords, agents and rooming house operators handle bonds, fees, safety checks and record keeping. Consumer Affairs Victoria says the safety […]
Firefighter spraying water on a bushfire, Victoria bushfire disaster payment

Disaster payment claims for Leslie Manor and Woodfield close today

Claims close today in two communities Claims for the Victoria bushfire disaster payment close today, 19 October 2026, for people affected by the January 2026 fires in Leslie Manor and Woodfield, Services Australia says. The deadline for every other declared […]
Health professional fitting a hearing aid on an older patient, Hearing Services Program self-assessment

Hearing providers have until 31 October to submit their self-assessment

The deadline: 11pm in Brisbane All contracted providers must complete the Hearing Services Program self-assessment by midnight on 31 October 2026 (AEDT), the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has told them. Queensland does not observe daylight saving, so that […]
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