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17 October 2026 · 4 min read
Minimum Wage From 1 July 2026: $26.44 an Hour, and the Casual Loading
The national minimum wage is now $26.44 an hour ($1,004.90 a week). Casuals get at least 25% more. Weekly figures, a common underpayment and what to do about it.
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16 October 2026 · 5 min read
Offset Account vs Savings Account: How Much an Offset Really Saves
$50,000 in offset on a $600,000 loan at 6% saves about $202,175 in interest. Why an offset usually beats a savings account, and when it doesn't.
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