
In just one more sleep, 2018 will be over.
However, as we ring in the New Year, there are a couple of things that will be coming into effect as soon as the clock strikes midnight.
From saying good riddance to GST on women’s sanitary products (finally), to public transport cost hikes, here are all the changes you need to be aware of, come 2019.
1. No more tampon tax.
The $30-million-a-year GST tax on women’s sanitary products will finally be more no more in 2019, after the motion was first made by Joe Hockey in 2015.
This means products like tampons, pads, menstrual cups and liners, will now be 10 per cent cheaper.

2. ATM fees for NAB customers.
Bad news for NAB customers. From January 1, account holders will be charged $2 a transaction if they choose to withdraw funds from RediATMs, often found in pubs, clubs and convenience stores.