Tax cuts, pay rises and text message changes on the way
Starting July 1, approximately 2.7 million award workers will receive a 4.75 percent pay increase, while minimum wage earners will see a six percent rise. The lowest marginal tax rate will drop to 15 percent, providing individuals with potential savings of up to $268 annually. Additional reforms include text message regulation changes aimed at reducing scams.
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Published 29 Jun 2026, 19:01 UTC · Updated 29 Jun 2026, 19:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The West Australian. Editorial policy · Corrections
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