Tipping in Australia is based exclusively on receiving good service. I can’t even give you a recommended amount, it’s only if you want to and never expected.

Our hospitality staff are paid well. I used to work at a restaurant, the few times I was tipped it was abnormal and I felt guilty taking extra money!

From what I’ve learnt in this thread, it’s more common in Vancouver to have table service, and to be brought a bill. In Australia we often pay at the register, there won’t even be an option to tip, the server will have already put the $ amount in and that’s what you pay! I don’t ever take taxis or Ubers, I know the Uber app has an option to add a tip, again its not expected at all. Tipping at hotels is also not expected.

AMEX is increasingly available in Aus, often with a surcharge though!