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CommBank, NAB & Westpac among banks offering mortgage repayment deferral extensions

Australians still experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 have been offered a further lifeline by their lenders.

By Alex Brewster ● July 08, 2020

From today, Westpac is offering a 3.00% p.a. savings account rate for people aged under 30 with a maximum account balance of $30,000.

By Harrison Astbury ● July 08, 2020

There have been fresh calls for the GST to be raised, but some experts are saying now's a good time to review other unpopular taxes like stamp duty.

By Harrison Astbury ● July 07, 2020

Australia's central bank has held the cash rate at 0.25% for July.

By Alex Brewster ● July 07, 2020

Australians impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible to receive up to $3,000 to put towards their rent and bills.

By Emma Duffy ● July 07, 2020

ME and Heritage Bank have today switched on Apple Pay, enabling customers to now make contactless payments with their smartphone.

By William Jolly ● July 07, 2020

Afterpay customers will now be allowed to earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points, thanks to a new partnership between the two.

By William Jolly ● July 07, 2020

Big four accounting firm Pricewaterhouse Coopers has called for a 12.5% GST, which it says could net up to $40 billion in extra tax revenue.

By Harrison Astbury ● July 07, 2020

Australia's central bank meets on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of a change to the cash rate.

By Alex Brewster ● July 07, 2020

Up to three million Australians could be in the tax office’s crosshairs this tax season, thanks to the recently introduced early super access scheme.

By William Jolly ● July 06, 2020