Saturday, 06 June 2026 20:29
WORKERS URGED TO CHECK SUPER
THE Super Members Council is urging workers to check their super after finding one in four Australians were underpaid a total of $24.4B between 2018 and 2023. NSW recorded the highest losses at $8.1B. New payday super laws, starting 1 July 2026, will require employers to pay super alongside wages rather than quarterly. The reforms aim to reduce underpayments, improve transparency and better protect workers’ retirement savings, particularly women, younger employees and low-income earners.
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Saturday, 06 June 2026 20:19
COAST MPs CONDEMN NEWS COVERAGE CUTS
NBN slashes services after takeover
CENTRAL Coast MPs have joined together to voice their disappointment at the decision by NBN Television to cut news services to the Central Coast and Hunter regions following a takeover from the WIN Network.
CENTRAL Coast MPs have joined together to voice their disappointment at the decision by NBN Television to cut news services to the Central Coast and Hunter regions following a takeover from the WIN Network.
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Saturday, 06 June 2026 20:16
MASSIVE SURGE IN TAXPAYER COMPLAINTS
THE Tax Ombudsman has reported a 127% surge in taxpayer complaints this year, driven largely by concerns over debt collection, penalties, interest charges and payment arrangements as the ATO increases debt recovery efforts. Tax Ombudsman Ruth Owen said the new quarterly complaints snapshot highlights key taxpayer concerns and helps identify systemic issues. The agency achieved tax debt reductions or interest remissions in 31% of penalties and interest complaints and provided independent reviews in many others, helping taxpayers resolve disputes and improve confidence in the fairness of the tax system.
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