Policy Updates Hub

From August 2025, the ATO is progressively displaying debts on hold in account balances. Here’s what that means and how to respond.

Source: ATO newsroom update

ATO advised this change commenced from August 2025.

The Reserve Bank raised rates to 3.85% in February 2026 — the first hike since 2023. Here's how it affects mortgage deductions, CGT decisions, savings income, and investment property returns.

Source: RBA decision date

Cash rate increase took effect from the board decision date.

A Senate inquiry into the 50% CGT discount reports in March 2026. The OECD and unions want it cut. Here's what could change and what investors should consider.

Source: Senate inquiry final report

Final report tabled 17 March 2026. No enacted law change; recommendations only.

The $20,000 write-off is proposed to run to 30 June 2026. This update explains the bill status, timing tests, and how the small business pool works.

Source: ATO legislation update

ATO says the proposed $20,000 instant asset write-off extension to 30 June 2026 is not yet law.

From 1 July 2026, super must reach funds within 7 business days of payday. This insight covers the new timing rule, the new-employee exception, and readiness steps.

Source: ATO payday super update

ATO says payday super is proposed to start from 1 July 2026, but the measure is not yet law.

A plain-English update on Division 296 timing, who may be affected above $3m super balances, and what to monitor before 1 July 2026.

Source: Parliament bills digest

The 2026 super system bill proposes Division 296 from income years starting 1 July 2026, but the measure is not yet enacted.

From 1 July 2026, employers must pay super on payday, not quarterly. Understand the new rules, compliance requirements, and how to prepare for this major change.

Source: ATO SBSCH update

ATO says the SBSCH is planned to close from 1 July 2026 as part of payday super, but the reform is not yet law.