This festive season, Australians on Centrelink can get their payments early. The Australian Government has set up an early payment plan. This is to help with the financial stress of Christmas. The plan is to support low-income families and individuals. It ensures they have money before the holiday season starts. This way, Aussies can plan … Read more
Scammers are taking advantage of the rising cost of living in Australia. The Services Australia agency has warned about fake websites claiming Centrelink recipients can get a $600 “cash bonus”. This is a scam targeting those in need. Hank Jongen, the Services Australia general manager, said these scam sites are spreading on social media. They … Read more
More than 17,000 childcare workers in Australia are getting a pay rise right now. This is thanks to the government’s big 15% wage hike plan. The increase is happening at over 650 Goodstart Early Learning centres across the country. This pay boost is a big help for workers in a sector that has often been … Read more
Aussie Facebook users, get ready! A massive $50 million settlement is coming your way. It’s part of a class action lawsuit against Facebook for data privacy breaches from 2010 to 2020. This will be the biggest payout in Australia’s digital history, giving millions a much-needed financial boost. This settlement is the result of years of … Read more
Services Australia has announced a big change for Centrelink payments. From December 19, they won’t accept foreign currency cheques or international money orders. This affects thousands of Aussies living overseas who use these methods for Centrelink transactions. The change matches Australia’s move towards digital payments. It’s part of the plan to go cheque-free by 2030. … Read more
The Australian government gives over $16 billion yearly to help families with newborns. There are many support options for new parents. These include Centrelink newborn payment and Parental Leave Pay. Knowing about these payments can really help your family. Each has its own rules for who can get it. It’s worth looking into what you … Read more
Australian shoppers could receive up to $1,300 in payouts from a class action lawsuit. Gerard Malouf & Partners filed the suit against Woolworths and Coles. This follows an ACCC investigation into alleged deceptive pricing practices. The ACCC found Woolworths misled consumers about prices for 266 products over 20 months. Coles did the same for 245 … Read more
The previously available $2,650 Centrelink benefit will no longer be accessible to eligible Australian residents as of 2025. This modification to the social security payment structure has been implemented following recent policy updates. Recipients who were formerly qualified for this benefit are advised to: For the most current information about available benefits and support services, … Read more
As the holiday season gets closer, over 70,000 Australian students are getting ready to claim Youth Allowance. This is from Services Australia before Semester 1 starts next year. It’s a government payment that can give up to $455.20 every two weeks to those over 18 living at home. This amount will go up to $472.50 … Read more
The government has made a big change that will affect millions of Australians. They’ve cut $3 billion from student debt. This change is about how student loans are indexed, making sure they don’t grow too fast. Now, student loans will grow by the lower of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or Wage Price Index (WPI). … Read more