# Matched Betting Australia > Matched Betting Australia is a free education and tools platform helping Australians turn bookmaker bonus bets and promotions into guaranteed, tax-free profit using a back-and-lay strategy across Aussie bookmakers and Betfair Exchange. Operating since 2018, used by 12,000+ Australians. ## Quick facts - Matched betting is 100% legal in Australia. - Profits are tax-free for recreational punters under ATO rules. - Typical first-month profit: $500–$2,000 from signup bonuses. - Time required: ~30 minutes per day for beginners. - Starting bankroll: $200–$500. ## Core pages - [Home](https://matchedbettingaustralia.com/): Overview of matched betting in Australia. - [Start Here](https://matchedbettingaustralia.com/start-here): Step-by-step beginner onboarding. - [What is Matched Betting](https://matchedbettingaustralia.com/what-is-matched-betting): Full definition and how it works. - [What is a Betting Exchange](https://matchedbettingaustralia.com/what-is-a-betting-exchange): Explanation of Betfair Exchange and lay betting. - [Calculator](https://matchedbettingaustralia.com/calculator): Free back/lay matched betting calculator (Normal, Free Bet SNR, Free Bet SR). - [Tools](https://matchedbettingaustralia.com/tools): All free tools — calculator, dutching, promo trackers. - [Best Australian Bookies](https://matchedbettingaustralia.com/best-australian-bookies): Ranked guide to Aussie bookmakers for matched betting. ## Guides - [Promotion Tracker](https://matchedbettingaustralia.com/promotions): Daily Australian racing and sports promotions. - [Blog](https://matchedbettingaustralia.com/blog): Articles, strategy guides and updates. ## About - [About Us](https://matchedbettingaustralia.com/about): Founder Richard, history since 2018. - [Contact](https://matchedbettingaustralia.com/contact-us): Live chat and support. ## Compliance Australian gambling helpline: 1800 858 858. 18+ only. Gamble responsibly.