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New Cash Payment Mandate 2026: What Shops Must Accept Under Australia’s Planned Rules

New Cash Payment Mandate 2026: What Shops Must Accept Under Australia’s Planned Rules

For years, Australians have grown used to tapping cards and phones at the checkout. But from 2026, the humble banknote could regain new

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Acacia Charman

February 22, 2026

March 2026 Indexation Raises Payments — Millions See Higher Centrelink Deposits

March 2026 Indexation Raises Payments — Millions See Higher Centrelink Deposits

For millions of Australians relying on Centrelink support, March 2026 has delivered a welcome boost. As part of the government’s regular indexation process,

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Acacia Charman

February 21, 2026

New Retirement Tax Plan Could Reshape Pensions from July 2026

New Retirement Tax Plan Could Reshape Pensions from July 2026

For many Australians nearing retirement, July 2026 could mark one of the most significant financial turning points in years. A proposed retirement tax

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Acacia Charman

February 21, 2026

Working While on Pension in 2026 — How Much You Can Earn Now

Working While on Pension in 2026 — How Much You Can Earn Now

For many older Australians, retirement no longer means stepping away from work entirely. In 2026, rising living costs are pushing more Age Pension

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Acacia Charman

February 21, 2026

Budget Blowout Warning: Rising Age Pension Costs Put Pressure on Federal Finances

Budget Blowout Warning: Rising Age Pension Costs Put Pressure on Federal Finances

As Australia’s population ages, a growing warning is echoing through Canberra: pension spending is rising faster than expected — and it could reshape

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Acacia Charman

February 21, 2026

Is Australia’s Pension System Sustainable? Experts Warn of Reform Pressure

Is Australia’s Pension System Sustainable? Experts Warn of Reform Pressure

For millions of Australians, the Age Pension is more than a payment — it is a promise. A promise that after decades of

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Acacia Charman

February 21, 2026

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