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The ATO's published GIC annual rate for the October–December 2026 quarter is 11.51%. Its daily rate is 0.03153425%, and interest compounds every day the debt is unpaid.

the email claims to come from the ATO. It tells recipients either that there is "a new payment update in your ATO profile" or that they need to review their income statement.

Scamwatch, which is run by the ACCC, says investment scams increasingly arrive through channels that feel friendly and familiar. One tactic starts with an invitation to a WhatsApp group built around a shared interest such as fishing or sport.

The ATO's guidance for individuals, updated on 2 July 2026, says that "pre-fill for trust distributions starts for individual taxpayers in 2026". The ATO says pre-fill will be extended to other types of entities from 2027.

the ATO finalised three pieces of guidance in late May 2026. Taxation Ruling TR 2026/1 covers rental income and deductions, including short-term rentals and holiday homes. Practical Compliance Guideline PCG 2026/2 deals with fair and reasonable apportionment for mixed-use property. PCG 2026/3 sets out …

The Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance Rebate) Bill 2026 passed the House of Representatives on 16 September 2026. It is a bill, not law, and it still has to pass the Senate.

the ATO confirmed on Thursday 8 October that it is scoping data sharing with the major banks. "work was underway on measures funded under the 2026-2027 federal budget".