Why we are now required to ask you for ID 

Why we are now required to ask you for ID 

Written by: John Greenhalgh, Legal & Accounting (Updated: 10 July 2026) From 1 July 2026, Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws now apply to lawyers, conveyancers, accountants and other professional service providers for certain...
Navigating Separation Under One Roof In Australia

Navigating Separation Under One Roof In Australia

  The Family Law Act 1975 provides that couples do not necessarily need to live in different houses to be considered legally separated. Managing separation under one roof is a practical choice for those who remain in the same home for financial or parenting...
Are card surcharges being banned in Australia?

Are card surcharges being banned in Australia?

Written by: Dylan Murphy (Updated: 04/06/2026) If your business currently charges customers a fee to pay by card, that ends on 1 October 2026. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has confirmed the card surcharge ban and the direction to payment providers has already...