Major wage, tax and super changes hit Australians from TODAY | 9 News Australia

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A wave of financial changes kicks in today as the new financial year begins, reshaping wages, tax and super for every Australian. The minimum wage rises to $26.44 an hour, super must now be paid at the same time as wages, and contributions must reach funds within seven business days. Paid parental leave expands to 26 weeks, with partner‑reserved days increasing to 20. Taxpayers will see a $268 cut from today, rising to $536 a year from 2027, alongside a new $1,000 instant tax deduction. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

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