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Last updated: 17 June 2026

1. No professional advice

AussieGuides is a general information site. Nothing on this site is legal, financial, immigration, tax, medical, or other professional advice. Always verify current rules and prices on the official Australian government and bank websites before acting. The author is not a lawyer, accountant, migration agent, or financial adviser.

2. No affiliation

AussieGuides is an independent, non-commercial project. We are not affiliated with any Australian government agency, university, bank, employer, or organisation mentioned on the site. References to third parties (ATO, Services Australia, Fair Work, NSW Fair Trading, the big banks, etc.) are factual only and do not imply endorsement or partnership.

3. Information may be outdated

Rules, prices, fees, and procedures in Australia change frequently. While we try to keep content current, we make no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any information on this site. Prices shown (e.g., Opal fares, bank fees, super rates, wages) are approximate and were correct at the time of writing but may have changed. Always check the official source before making decisions.

4. Use at your own risk

You use this site at your own risk. The author and contributors are not liable for any loss, damage, or inconvenience arising from your use of information on this site — including (without limitation) financial loss, visa problems, employment disputes, or housing issues. If something on this site turns out to be wrong and causes you problems, that's on you — please tell us so we can fix it.

5. Third-party links

This site links to external websites (government portals, bank sites, transport operators). We don't control those sites and aren't responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability. Following an external link is at your own discretion.

6. Intellectual property

Original prose on this site is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 — you can share and adapt it for non-commercial purposes with attribution and the same licence. Images are sourced from Unsplash and Pexels under their respective licences (commercial use OK, no attribution required but appreciated). Aussie English phrases listed are common conversational English and not subject to IP.

7. Contact

Questions or corrections: open an issue on github.com/michaelbui92/aussie-mate/issues.