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Most Tradies Leave 5K On The Table Each Tax Time

Tax-free apprentice wages, new road rules, tradie tax tips, WA's 100 dollar fuel voucher & more

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💸 Most Tradies Leave $5,200 On The Table Each Tax Time

Every year, Aussie tradies miss out on thousands in legitimate deductions like tools, vehicles and licences simply because they don't know how to claim them correctly. We've broken down exactly what you can claim, the common mistakes that trigger ATO attention, and the rules that could put more money back in your pocket. Plus links to all the relevant ATO information you need in one place.

Tax time also means big cashflow gaps. The bills are coming in hard before the work is getting paid. We help you fill the gap. Instantly compare 90+ trades & business friendly lenders with 5-minute pre-approval - Get Funded Now →

🔨 Apprentice Tradies Could Score Tax-Free Wages

A bold proposal would lift the tax-free threshold to $45,000 for apprentices, meaning many construction apprentices would pay little to no tax on their wages as Australia scrambles for ideas to fill a 300,000-worker shortage.

🚔 Higher Fines & New Road Rules Just Dropped

Higher fines, tougher road rules and new licensing requirements have kicked in across Australia, with changes affecting everyone from drivers and motorbike riders to e-bike and e-scooter users. A lucky few states got away without any changes.

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⛽ WA's $100 Fuel Freebie Is Live

More than two million West Australians can now claim a $100 fuel voucher, with 100,000 people already pocketing the budget sweetener.

🏠 Australia's Biggest Home Builder Takes a Profit Hit

The Japanese owner of Metricon says profit slipped after buying a majority stake in Australia's biggest home builder, despite revenue almost doubling as rising wage costs weighed on the result.

🦈 Shark Patrol Goes Airborne Across NSW

More than 150 drones are now watching 70 NSW beaches from dawn to dusk in a major shark monitoring rollout aimed at keeping swimmers safe as shark attacks increase.

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Editorial review: July 2, 2026
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