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Guides for Australia

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Electrical

Can you do your own electrical work in Australia?
What electrical work you can legally DIY in Australia, what needs a licensed sparky, who regulates it in each state, penalties and safety switch tips.

Tenancy

Rental bond not returned? How to get it back in each state
How to get your rental bond back in each Australian state: bond authorities, claim deadlines, disputing deductions and taking it to NCAT, VCAT or QCAT.

Employment

Unfair dismissal in Australia: eligibility, deadline and what to do
Unfair dismissal in Australia: the 21-day deadline, minimum employment period, small business rules, the 2026 income threshold and general protections.

Cars

Roadworthy certificates in Australia: what each state requires
Roadworthy rules by state: VIC RWC, QLD safety certificate, NSW pink and blue slips, ACT and NT checks. When you need one, what fails and what it costs.

Tax

Working from home deductions: how to claim them with the ATO
How to claim working from home at tax time: the ATO 70 cents per hour fixed rate, the actual cost method, records you need and the 31 October deadline.

Internet

NBN not working? What to check, step by step
NBN down? Check your connection box lights for FTTP, FTTC, HFC, FTTN and fixed wireless, work out if it’s a provider fault or home Wi-Fi, then report it.
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