TNT Accountancy

10/09/2026

💳 “No Card Surcharge” — It’s Not the End!

From 1 October 2026, businesses can no longer add surcharges to credit, debit or prepaid card payments.

But there are benefits for everyone! 🎉

🛍️ FOR CONSUMERS:

No unexpected card surcharges — the price you SEE is the price you PAY.

💼 FOR BUSINESSES:

📊 More transparency — easier to compare payment providers and their fees from RBA website.

💰 More options to save — businesses can offer discounts for preferred payment methods, such as Cash 💵 or PayID.

📉 Lower payment costs — reforms aim to improve competition and reduce some payment processing costs.

A change for everyone — and an opportunity to find smarter ways to pay and save! 🙌

https://www.rba.gov.au/payments-and-infrastructure/review-of-retail-payments-regulation/2026-03/conclusions-paper/faqs/

https://www.accc.gov.au/business/pricing/price-displays -display-of-surcharges

16/08/2026

Hospitality Security Fund – Applications Close 28 August 2026

If your hospitality business is located within one of the following four local government areas, you may be eligible for the Hospitality Security Fund:

* City of Melbourne
* City of Port Phillip
* City of Stonnington
* City of Yarra

If you are eligible, don’t leave it until the last minute. Apply now to help protect your business and staff, while contributing to safer public business precincts.

📅 Applications close on 28 August 2026.

Check the eligibility requirements and find out how to apply here:

[Hospitality Security Fund – Busines s Victoria](https://business.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/hospitality-security-fund?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Grants for licensed hospitality businesses to strengthen their security and fire safety systems.

03/06/2026

🚗💸 CƠ HỘI NHẬN LẠI 20% PHÍ ĐĂNG KÝ XE CHO NGƯỜI DÂN VICTORIA 🚗💸

Chính phủ Victoria đã bắt đầu triển khai chương trình hoàn lại 20% phí đăng ký xe (rego) cho người dân Victoria.

🎯 ĐIỀU KIỆN: Xe phải được đăng ký dưới tên cá nhân trong khoảng thời gian từ 01/07/2025 đến 30/06/2026. Giới hạn 2 XE HẠNG NHẸ (light vehicles) cho mỗi người.

⏰ Hạn chót nộp đơn: Thứ Sáu, ngày 31/07/2026.

📱 Người dân Victoria có thể nộp đơn thông qua ứng dụng hoặc trang web của Service Victoria (https://service.vic.gov.au/find-services/transport-and-driving/registration/rego-rebate)

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🚗💸 Vehicle Registration REBATE for Victorians 🚗💸

Victorians can now apply for a 20% rebate on their vehicle registration payment.

🎯 Eligibility: The vehicle must be registered under an individual’s name for the period of 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.

The rebate will be limited to TWO LIGHT VEHICLES per person.

⏰Applications will be open until Friday, 31 July 2026.

📱 Victorians can apply via the Service Victoria app or their website (https://service.vic.gov.au/find-services/transport-and-driving/registration/rego-rebate)

03/05/2026

📢 Employers – Important SUPER UPDATE coming from 1 July 2026

From 1 July 2026, new Payday Super legislation will require employers to pay superannuation within 7 business days of each payday.

This means superannuation will need to be processed more frequently and closer to when wages are paid.

🎯 What can you do now to prepare?
1️⃣Review your payroll cycle – You may consider changing your payroll circle from weekly to fortnightly or monthly to reduce processing time.
2️⃣ Check your cash flow planning to ensure funds are available at each payday.
3️⃣Confirm all employee super fund details are up to date.

🎯 Payroll Software Guidance
⭐️Xero or MYOB: both systems already support automated super payments and we can assist with the setup.
⭐️QuickBooks, Payroller, Payroo, or other systems: Super payment can be processed via BEAM or
⭐️ Other payroll software not offering direct super payments: you may consider using a super clearing house (such as AustralianSuper QuickSuper, Hostplus QuickSuper) to manage your contributions.

Preparing early will help ensure a smooth transition when the new rules begin.

Should you have any questions or require assistance in preparing for these changes, our team is ready to support you.

Kind regards,
TNT Accountancy Team