Millions of Australians feeling the pressure of rising living costs will soon enjoy a boost to their finances.

The most extensive set of permanent Centrelink payment increases (outside of the COVID-19 pandemic) in the last 14 years are set to start flowing through from the 20th of September.

These payments are expected to help over 1 million people on income support.

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said people across the country were 'under the pump', as inflation remains steady this month according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics—up 4.9 per cent in July but down from 5.4 per cent the month prior.

JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and partnered parenting allowances will increase on September 20. Credit: F Photography R/Shutterstock

Starting September 20, the cost of living relief will see a $40 increase in payment each fortnight for around 782,000 people on JobSeeker, approximately 222,000 Australians on Youth Allowance, and about 64,000 families on Partnered Parenting payments.

Single parents in the country will get a bigger helping hand than ever, with sole parenting payments set to extend to children until the age of 14 instead of when their youngest child turns 8.

Over 57,000 families in sole parenting payments are estimated to benefit from an extra $176.90 a fortnight.

The 1.1 million Australian households receiving Commonwealth rent assistance will also receive a 15 per cent increase to the maximum rate–the largest increase in over 30 years and the rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on the 20th.

This additional relief is estimated to cost the government $4.7 billion.

The Treasurer said these measures are 'What people need when they need it most' and that they won’t add to inflation.

On the 1st of September, millions of Australians living with chronic health conditions will also be able to take advantage of a 60-day dispensing period for certain medications–effectively halving the cost of their medicines.

Australians with chronic health conditions will have a 60-day dispensing period for certain medications. Credit: Golden Brown/Shutterstock

Health Minister Mark Butler said cheaper medications will help Australians with their health and are 'good for the hip pocket'.

'Pensioners with a heart condition, children with Crohn's disease, veterans with high cholesterol, mothers with osteoporosis and fathers with high blood pressure will get important cost of living relief,' he said.

Mr Butler continued: 'Every single Australian will benefit from the freeing up of millions of much-needed general practitioner (GP) visits, so our doctors have more time to diagnose and treat conditions, instead of simply issuing routine, repeat scripts.'

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth claimed Labor was making good on its commitment to 'build a strong social security safety net' for those who needed it.

'We will always work to provide a strong safety net for Australians when they need it most,' she shared.

These measures rolling out this month are on the heels of a series of interventions in July, which includes a 15 per cent pay increase for 250,000 aged care workers, cheaper child care for 1.2 million families, and power bill relief for lower-income households and businesses.

Key Takeaways

• From September 20, cost of living measures will benefit over a million Australians, with the largest set of permanent increases in 14 years to JobSeeker, Youth Allowance, and the Partnered Parenting payment.
  
• Single parents will continue to receive assistance until their youngest child turns 14, instead of the current age of 8, and those receiving Commonwealth rent assistance will see a 15 per cent increase to the maximum rate.
  
• Health Minister Mark Butler announced that Australians with chronic health conditions can now access 60-day dispensing for certain medications, reducing their cost by half.
  
• These measures follow a series of initiatives launched in July, including cheaper childcare for 1.2 million families, a 15 per cent pay rise for 250,000 aged care workers, and power bill relief for lower-income households and businesses.
  

We’re sure this news is precisely what many members needed to hear, especially amid the rising costs of food, electricity, petrol and healthcare.

What do you think of this story? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

 

[Alan Elwyn]

Any news on aged pensions ? After all the app is “ seniors “ discount club.

 

[magpie1]

Think that a CPI increase may be coming this month.

 

[TessM]

Millions of Australians feeling the pressure of rising living costs will soon enjoy a boost to their finances.

The most extensive set of permanent Centrelink payment increases (outside of the COVID-19 pandemic) in the last 14 years are set to start flowing through from the 20th of September.

These payments are expected to help over 1 million people on income support.

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said people across the country were 'under the pump', as inflation remains steady this month according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics—up 4.9 per cent in July but down from 5.4 per cent the month prior.

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JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and partnered parenting allowances will increase on September 20. Credit: F Photography R/Shutterstock

Starting September 20, the cost of living relief will see a $40 increase in payment each fortnight for around 782,000 people on JobSeeker, approximately 222,000 Australians on Youth Allowance, and about 64,000 families on Partnered Parenting payments.

Single parents in the country will get a bigger helping hand than ever, with sole parenting payments set to extend to children until the age of 14 instead of when their youngest child turns 8.

Over 57,000 families in sole parenting payments are estimated to benefit from an extra $176.90 a fortnight.

The 1.1 million Australian households receiving Commonwealth rent assistance will also receive a 15 per cent increase to the maximum rate–the largest increase in over 30 years and the rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on the 20th.

This additional relief is estimated to cost the government $4.7 billion.

The Treasurer said these measures are 'What people need when they need it most' and that they won’t add to inflation.

On the 1st of September, millions of Australians living with chronic health conditions will also be able to take advantage of a 60-day dispensing period for certain medications–effectively halving the cost of their medicines.

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Australians with chronic health conditions will have a 60-day dispensing period for certain medications. Credit: Golden Brown/Shutterstock

Health Minister Mark Butler said cheaper medications will help Australians with their health and are 'good for the hip pocket'.

'Pensioners with a heart condition, children with Crohn's disease, veterans with high cholesterol, mothers with osteoporosis and fathers with high blood pressure will get important cost of living relief,' he said.

Mr Butler continued: 'Every single Australian will benefit from the freeing up of millions of much-needed general practitioner (GP) visits, so our doctors have more time to diagnose and treat conditions, instead of simply issuing routine, repeat scripts.'

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth claimed Labor was making good on its commitment to 'build a strong social security safety net' for those who needed it.

'We will always work to provide a strong safety net for Australians when they need it most,' she shared.

These measures rolling out this month are on the heels of a series of interventions in July, which includes a 15 per cent pay increase for 250,000 aged care workers, cheaper child care for 1.2 million families, and power bill relief for lower-income households and businesses.

Key Takeaways

• From September 20, cost of living measures will benefit over a million Australians, with the largest set of permanent increases in 14 years to JobSeeker, Youth Allowance, and the Partnered Parenting payment.
• Single parents will continue to receive assistance until their youngest child turns 14, instead of the current age of 8, and those receiving Commonwealth rent assistance will see a 15 per cent increase to the maximum rate.
• Health Minister Mark Butler announced that Australians with chronic health conditions can now access 60-day dispensing for certain medications, reducing their cost by half.
• These measures follow a series of initiatives launched in July, including cheaper childcare for 1.2 million families, a 15 per cent pay rise for 250,000 aged care workers, and power bill relief for lower-income households and businesses.

We’re sure this news is precisely what many members needed to hear, especially amid the rising costs of food, electricity, petrol and healthcare.

What do you think of this story? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

What about Aged Care pensions?

 

[John Robert]

I’m pleased for those recipients but as an aged pensioner, I would certainly me pleased to see some kind of increase in the age pension as costs have gone up substantially over the last year or so.

 

[donnaanazinggrase2@yahoo.]

Millions of Australians feeling the pressure of rising living costs will soon enjoy a boost to their finances.

The most extensive set of permanent Centrelink payment increases (outside of the COVID-19 pandemic) in the last 14 years are set to start flowing through from the 20th of September.

These payments are expected to help over 1 million people on income support.

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said people across the country were 'under the pump', as inflation remains steady this month according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics—up 4.9 per cent in July but down from 5.4 per cent the month prior.

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JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and partnered parenting allowances will increase on September 20. Credit: F Photography R/Shutterstock

Starting September 20, the cost of living relief will see a $40 increase in payment each fortnight for around 782,000 people on JobSeeker, approximately 222,000 Australians on Youth Allowance, and about 64,000 families on Partnered Parenting payments.

Single parents in the country will get a bigger helping hand than ever, with sole parenting payments set to extend to children until the age of 14 instead of when their youngest child turns 8.

Over 57,000 families in sole parenting payments are estimated to benefit from an extra $176.90 a fortnight.

The 1.1 million Australian households receiving Commonwealth rent assistance will also receive a 15 per cent increase to the maximum rate–the largest increase in over 30 years and the rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on the 20th.

This additional relief is estimated to cost the government $4.7 billion.

The Treasurer said these measures are 'What people need when they need it most' and that they won’t add to inflation.

On the 1st of September, millions of Australians living with chronic health conditions will also be able to take advantage of a 60-day dispensing period for certain medications–effectively halving the cost of their medicines.

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Australians with chronic health conditions will have a 60-day dispensing period for certain medications. Credit: Golden Brown/Shutterstock

Health Minister Mark Butler said cheaper medications will help Australians with their health and are 'good for the hip pocket'.

'Pensioners with a heart condition, children with Crohn's disease, veterans with high cholesterol, mothers with osteoporosis and fathers with high blood pressure will get important cost of living relief,' he said.

Mr Butler continued: 'Every single Australian will benefit from the freeing up of millions of much-needed general practitioner (GP) visits, so our doctors have more time to diagnose and treat conditions, instead of simply issuing routine, repeat scripts.'

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth claimed Labor was making good on its commitment to 'build a strong social security safety net' for those who needed it.

'We will always work to provide a strong safety net for Australians when they need it most,' she shared.

These measures rolling out this month are on the heels of a series of interventions in July, which includes a 15 per cent pay increase for 250,000 aged care workers, cheaper child care for 1.2 million families, and power bill relief for lower-income households and businesses.

Key Takeaways

• From September 20, cost of living measures will benefit over a million Australians, with the largest set of permanent increases in 14 years to JobSeeker, Youth Allowance, and the Partnered Parenting payment.
• Single parents will continue to receive assistance until their youngest child turns 14, instead of the current age of 8, and those receiving Commonwealth rent assistance will see a 15 per cent increase to the maximum rate.
• Health Minister Mark Butler announced that Australians with chronic health conditions can now access 60-day dispensing for certain medications, reducing their cost by half.
• These measures follow a series of initiatives launched in July, including cheaper childcare for 1.2 million families, a 15 per cent pay rise for 250,000 aged care workers, and power bill relief for lower-income households and businesses.

We’re sure this news is precisely what many members needed to hear, especially amid the rising costs of food, electricity, petrol and healthcare.

What do you think of this story? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

I’m pleased for those recipients but as an aged pensioner, I would certainly me pleased to see some kind of increase in the age pension as costs have gone up substantially over the last year or so.

and what about the rest of us we are seniors who also need to live what will we recieve im on disability and pay rent as do many others these young ones should be working not getting more

 

[AuzzieKen]

Millions of Australians feeling the pressure of rising living costs will soon enjoy a boost to their finances.

The most extensive set of permanent Centrelink payment increases (outside of the COVID-19 pandemic) in the last 14 years are set to start flowing through from the 20th of September.

These payments are expected to help over 1 million people on income support.

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said people across the country were 'under the pump', as inflation remains steady this month according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics—up 4.9 per cent in July but down from 5.4 per cent the month prior.

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JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and partnered parenting allowances will increase on September 20. Credit: F Photography R/Shutterstock

Starting September 20, the cost of living relief will see a $40 increase in payment each fortnight for around 782,000 people on JobSeeker, approximately 222,000 Australians on Youth Allowance, and about 64,000 families on Partnered Parenting payments.

Single parents in the country will get a bigger helping hand than ever, with sole parenting payments set to extend to children until the age of 14 instead of when their youngest child turns 8.

Over 57,000 families in sole parenting payments are estimated to benefit from an extra $176.90 a fortnight.

The 1.1 million Australian households receiving Commonwealth rent assistance will also receive a 15 per cent increase to the maximum rate–the largest increase in over 30 years and the rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on the 20th.

This additional relief is estimated to cost the government $4.7 billion.

The Treasurer said these measures are 'What people need when they need it most' and that they won’t add to inflation.

On the 1st of September, millions of Australians living with chronic health conditions will also be able to take advantage of a 60-day dispensing period for certain medications–effectively halving the cost of their medicines.

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Australians with chronic health conditions will have a 60-day dispensing period for certain medications. Credit: Golden Brown/Shutterstock

Health Minister Mark Butler said cheaper medications will help Australians with their health and are 'good for the hip pocket'.

'Pensioners with a heart condition, children with Crohn's disease, veterans with high cholesterol, mothers with osteoporosis and fathers with high blood pressure will get important cost of living relief,' he said.

Mr Butler continued: 'Every single Australian will benefit from the freeing up of millions of much-needed general practitioner (GP) visits, so our doctors have more time to diagnose and treat conditions, instead of simply issuing routine, repeat scripts.'

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth claimed Labor was making good on its commitment to 'build a strong social security safety net' for those who needed it.

'We will always work to provide a strong safety net for Australians when they need it most,' she shared.

These measures rolling out this month are on the heels of a series of interventions in July, which includes a 15 per cent pay increase for 250,000 aged care workers, cheaper child care for 1.2 million families, and power bill relief for lower-income households and businesses.

Key Takeaways

• From September 20, cost of living measures will benefit over a million Australians, with the largest set of permanent increases in 14 years to JobSeeker, Youth Allowance, and the Partnered Parenting payment.
• Single parents will continue to receive assistance until their youngest child turns 14, instead of the current age of 8, and those receiving Commonwealth rent assistance will see a 15 per cent increase to the maximum rate.
• Health Minister Mark Butler announced that Australians with chronic health conditions can now access 60-day dispensing for certain medications, reducing their cost by half.
• These measures follow a series of initiatives launched in July, including cheaper childcare for 1.2 million families, a 15 per cent pay rise for 250,000 aged care workers, and power bill relief for lower-income households and businesses.

We’re sure this news is precisely what many members needed to hear, especially amid the rising costs of food, electricity, petrol and healthcare.

What do you think of this story? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

What about the poor old Pensioners, when are they going to get a substantial increase, we have suffered too. Why should the Government increase the Job-seekers payments when half the people on it don't want to work or go look for a job. They just sit at home on their drugs and get drunk. More checks should be done to see who are genuine and who are routing the system. Wake up Federal Government. Get it right for once.

 

[magpie1]

From what I can find out ...a CPI increase may be lower than expected as of September 20 for pensioners....maybe ranging from $23 per fortnight for singles and $35 for couples......or thereabouts.
Please don't hold me to these numbers, but these are figures being bandied around from what I could find.

 

[Januvia1952]

Millions of Australians feeling the pressure of rising living costs will soon enjoy a boost to their finances.

The most extensive set of permanent Centrelink payment increases (outside of the COVID-19 pandemic) in the last 14 years are set to start flowing through from the 20th of September.

These payments are expected to help over 1 million people on income support.

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said people across the country were 'under the pump', as inflation remains steady this month according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics—up 4.9 per cent in July but down from 5.4 per cent the month prior.

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JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and partnered parenting allowances will increase on September 20. Credit: F Photography R/Shutterstock

Starting September 20, the cost of living relief will see a $40 increase in payment each fortnight for around 782,000 people on JobSeeker, approximately 222,000 Australians on Youth Allowance, and about 64,000 families on Partnered Parenting payments.

Single parents in the country will get a bigger helping hand than ever, with sole parenting payments set to extend to children until the age of 14 instead of when their youngest child turns 8.

Over 57,000 families in sole parenting payments are estimated to benefit from an extra $176.90 a fortnight.

The 1.1 million Australian households receiving Commonwealth rent assistance will also receive a 15 per cent increase to the maximum rate–the largest increase in over 30 years and the rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on the 20th.

This additional relief is estimated to cost the government $4.7 billion.

The Treasurer said these measures are 'What people need when they need it most' and that they won’t add to inflation.

On the 1st of September, millions of Australians living with chronic health conditions will also be able to take advantage of a 60-day dispensing period for certain medications–effectively halving the cost of their medicines.

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Australians with chronic health conditions will have a 60-day dispensing period for certain medications. Credit: Golden Brown/Shutterstock

Health Minister Mark Butler said cheaper medications will help Australians with their health and are 'good for the hip pocket'.

'Pensioners with a heart condition, children with Crohn's disease, veterans with high cholesterol, mothers with osteoporosis and fathers with high blood pressure will get important cost of living relief,' he said.

Mr Butler continued: 'Every single Australian will benefit from the freeing up of millions of much-needed general practitioner (GP) visits, so our doctors have more time to diagnose and treat conditions, instead of simply issuing routine, repeat scripts.'

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth claimed Labor was making good on its commitment to 'build a strong social security safety net' for those who needed it.

'We will always work to provide a strong safety net for Australians when they need it most,' she shared.

These measures rolling out this month are on the heels of a series of interventions in July, which includes a 15 per cent pay increase for 250,000 aged care workers, cheaper child care for 1.2 million families, and power bill relief for lower-income households and businesses.

Key Takeaways

• From September 20, cost of living measures will benefit over a million Australians, with the largest set of permanent increases in 14 years to JobSeeker, Youth Allowance, and the Partnered Parenting payment.
• Single parents will continue to receive assistance until their youngest child turns 14, instead of the current age of 8, and those receiving Commonwealth rent assistance will see a 15 per cent increase to the maximum rate.
• Health Minister Mark Butler announced that Australians with chronic health conditions can now access 60-day dispensing for certain medications, reducing their cost by half.
• These measures follow a series of initiatives launched in July, including cheaper childcare for 1.2 million families, a 15 per cent pay rise for 250,000 aged care workers, and power bill relief for lower-income households and businesses.

We’re sure this news is precisely what many members needed to hear, especially amid the rising costs of food, electricity, petrol and healthcare.

What do you think of this story? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

 

[Januvia1952]

From what I can find out ...a CPI increase may be lower than expected as of September 20 for pensioners....maybe ranging from $23 per fortnight for singles and $35 for couples......or thereabouts.
Please don't hold me to these numbers, but these are figures being bandied around from what I could find.

Not me . I am married. I only get HALF the single persons pension. As the wife is on Job SeekerAdd the two together doesnt come close to the married couples pension

 

[Singomate]

Millions of Australians feeling the pressure of rising living costs will soon enjoy a boost to their finances.

The most extensive set of permanent Centrelink payment increases (outside of the COVID-19 pandemic) in the last 14 years are set to start flowing through from the 20th of September.

These payments are expected to help over 1 million people on income support.

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said people across the country were 'under the pump', as inflation remains steady this month according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics—up 4.9 per cent in July but down from 5.4 per cent the month prior.

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JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and partnered parenting allowances will increase on September 20. Credit: F Photography R/Shutterstock

Starting September 20, the cost of living relief will see a $40 increase in payment each fortnight for around 782,000 people on JobSeeker, approximately 222,000 Australians on Youth Allowance, and about 64,000 families on Partnered Parenting payments.

Single parents in the country will get a bigger helping hand than ever, with sole parenting payments set to extend to children until the age of 14 instead of when their youngest child turns 8.

Over 57,000 families in sole parenting payments are estimated to benefit from an extra $176.90 a fortnight.

The 1.1 million Australian households receiving Commonwealth rent assistance will also receive a 15 per cent increase to the maximum rate–the largest increase in over 30 years and the rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on the 20th.

This additional relief is estimated to cost the government $4.7 billion.

The Treasurer said these measures are 'What people need when they need it most' and that they won’t add to inflation.

On the 1st of September, millions of Australians living with chronic health conditions will also be able to take advantage of a 60-day dispensing period for certain medications–effectively halving the cost of their medicines.

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Australians with chronic health conditions will have a 60-day dispensing period for certain medications. Credit: Golden Brown/Shutterstock

Health Minister Mark Butler said cheaper medications will help Australians with their health and are 'good for the hip pocket'.

'Pensioners with a heart condition, children with Crohn's disease, veterans with high cholesterol, mothers with osteoporosis and fathers with high blood pressure will get important cost of living relief,' he said.

Mr Butler continued: 'Every single Australian will benefit from the freeing up of millions of much-needed general practitioner (GP) visits, so our doctors have more time to diagnose and treat conditions, instead of simply issuing routine, repeat scripts.'

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth claimed Labor was making good on its commitment to 'build a strong social security safety net' for those who needed it.

'We will always work to provide a strong safety net for Australians when they need it most,' she shared.

These measures rolling out this month are on the heels of a series of interventions in July, which includes a 15 per cent pay increase for 250,000 aged care workers, cheaper child care for 1.2 million families, and power bill relief for lower-income households and businesses.

Key Takeaways

• From September 20, cost of living measures will benefit over a million Australians, with the largest set of permanent increases in 14 years to JobSeeker, Youth Allowance, and the Partnered Parenting payment.
• Single parents will continue to receive assistance until their youngest child turns 14, instead of the current age of 8, and those receiving Commonwealth rent assistance will see a 15 per cent increase to the maximum rate.
• Health Minister Mark Butler announced that Australians with chronic health conditions can now access 60-day dispensing for certain medications, reducing their cost by half.
• These measures follow a series of initiatives launched in July, including cheaper childcare for 1.2 million families, a 15 per cent pay rise for 250,000 aged care workers, and power bill relief for lower-income households and businesses.

We’re sure this news is precisely what many members needed to hear, especially amid the rising costs of food, electricity, petrol and healthcare.

What do you think of this story? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

O ce again for aged Pension recipients nothing for those that worked and paid taxes nothing, dole bludgers rejoice. It stinks

 

[LaangLad]

What about something for the long suffering self funded retirees. There has never been any consideration for the people who set themselves for what was considered a comfortable retirement some fifteen years ago, just to see their retirement nest egg evaporate while the Banks and major Supermarkets announce record profits..... Albo asleep at the wheel as usual.

 

[eggshells]

I fail to see why the self funded retirees do not get concession benefits that those on aged pensions get

What about something for the long suffering self funded retirees. There has never been any consideration for the people who set themselves for what was considered a comfortable retirement some fifteen years ago, just to see their retirement nest egg evaporate while the Banks and major Supermarkets announce record profits..... Albo asleep at the wheel as usual.

 

[Daddyo 1958]

What about the Disabled Pensioners who through no fault of their own can't work, even if there Disability was caused whilst serving in the Australian Military for defending this country

 

[kazzjames]

Millions of Australians feeling the pressure of rising living costs will soon enjoy a boost to their finances.

The most extensive set of permanent Centrelink payment increases (outside of the COVID-19 pandemic) in the last 14 years are set to start flowing through from the 20th of September.

These payments are expected to help over 1 million people on income support.

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said people across the country were 'under the pump', as inflation remains steady this month according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics—up 4.9 per cent in July but down from 5.4 per cent the month prior.

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JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and partnered parenting allowances will increase on September 20. Credit: F Photography R/Shutterstock

Starting September 20, the cost of living relief will see a $40 increase in payment each fortnight for around 782,000 people on JobSeeker, approximately 222,000 Australians on Youth Allowance, and about 64,000 families on Partnered Parenting payments.

Single parents in the country will get a bigger helping hand than ever, with sole parenting payments set to extend to children until the age of 14 instead of when their youngest child turns 8.

Over 57,000 families in sole parenting payments are estimated to benefit from an extra $176.90 a fortnight.

The 1.1 million Australian households receiving Commonwealth rent assistance will also receive a 15 per cent increase to the maximum rate–the largest increase in over 30 years and the rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on the 20th.

This additional relief is estimated to cost the government $4.7 billion.

The Treasurer said these measures are 'What people need when they need it most' and that they won’t add to inflation.

On the 1st of September, millions of Australians living with chronic health conditions will also be able to take advantage of a 60-day dispensing period for certain medications–effectively halving the cost of their medicines.

View attachment 29011

Australians with chronic health conditions will have a 60-day dispensing period for certain medications. Credit: Golden Brown/Shutterstock

Health Minister Mark Butler said cheaper medications will help Australians with their health and are 'good for the hip pocket'.

'Pensioners with a heart condition, children with Crohn's disease, veterans with high cholesterol, mothers with osteoporosis and fathers with high blood pressure will get important cost of living relief,' he said.

Mr Butler continued: 'Every single Australian will benefit from the freeing up of millions of much-needed general practitioner (GP) visits, so our doctors have more time to diagnose and treat conditions, instead of simply issuing routine, repeat scripts.'

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth claimed Labor was making good on its commitment to 'build a strong social security safety net' for those who needed it.

'We will always work to provide a strong safety net for Australians when they need it most,' she shared.

These measures rolling out this month are on the heels of a series of interventions in July, which includes a 15 per cent pay increase for 250,000 aged care workers, cheaper child care for 1.2 million families, and power bill relief for lower-income households and businesses.

Key Takeaways

• From September 20, cost of living measures will benefit over a million Australians, with the largest set of permanent increases in 14 years to JobSeeker, Youth Allowance, and the Partnered Parenting payment.
• Single parents will continue to receive assistance until their youngest child turns 14, instead of the current age of 8, and those receiving Commonwealth rent assistance will see a 15 per cent increase to the maximum rate.
• Health Minister Mark Butler announced that Australians with chronic health conditions can now access 60-day dispensing for certain medications, reducing their cost by half.
• These measures follow a series of initiatives launched in July, including cheaper childcare for 1.2 million families, a 15 per cent pay rise for 250,000 aged care workers, and power bill relief for lower-income households and businesses.

We’re sure this news is precisely what many members needed to hear, especially amid the rising costs of food, electricity, petrol and healthcare.

What do you think of this story? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

 

[Bikkie mum]

Millions of Australians feeling the pressure of rising living costs will soon enjoy a boost to their finances.

The most extensive set of permanent Centrelink payment increases (outside of the COVID-19 pandemic) in the last 14 years are set to start flowing through from the 20th of September.

These payments are expected to help over 1 million people on income support.

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said people across the country were 'under the pump', as inflation remains steady this month according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics—up 4.9 per cent in July but down from 5.4 per cent the month prior.

View attachment 29010

JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and partnered parenting allowances will increase on September 20. Credit: F Photography R/Shutterstock

Starting September 20, the cost of living relief will see a $40 increase in payment each fortnight for around 782,000 people on JobSeeker, approximately 222,000 Australians on Youth Allowance, and about 64,000 families on Partnered Parenting payments.

Single parents in the country will get a bigger helping hand than ever, with sole parenting payments set to extend to children until the age of 14 instead of when their youngest child turns 8.

Over 57,000 families in sole parenting payments are estimated to benefit from an extra $176.90 a fortnight.

The 1.1 million Australian households receiving Commonwealth rent assistance will also receive a 15 per cent increase to the maximum rate–the largest increase in over 30 years and the rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on the 20th.

This additional relief is estimated to cost the government $4.7 billion.

The Treasurer said these measures are 'What people need when they need it most' and that they won’t add to inflation.

On the 1st of September, millions of Australians living with chronic health conditions will also be able to take advantage of a 60-day dispensing period for certain medications–effectively halving the cost of their medicines.

View attachment 29011

Australians with chronic health conditions will have a 60-day dispensing period for certain medications. Credit: Golden Brown/Shutterstock

Health Minister Mark Butler said cheaper medications will help Australians with their health and are 'good for the hip pocket'.

'Pensioners with a heart condition, children with Crohn's disease, veterans with high cholesterol, mothers with osteoporosis and fathers with high blood pressure will get important cost of living relief,' he said.

Mr Butler continued: 'Every single Australian will benefit from the freeing up of millions of much-needed general practitioner (GP) visits, so our doctors have more time to diagnose and treat conditions, instead of simply issuing routine, repeat scripts.'

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth claimed Labor was making good on its commitment to 'build a strong social security safety net' for those who needed it.

'We will always work to provide a strong safety net for Australians when they need it most,' she shared.

These measures rolling out this month are on the heels of a series of interventions in July, which includes a 15 per cent pay increase for 250,000 aged care workers, cheaper child care for 1.2 million families, and power bill relief for lower-income households and businesses.

Key Takeaways

• From September 20, cost of living measures will benefit over a million Australians, with the largest set of permanent increases in 14 years to JobSeeker, Youth Allowance, and the Partnered Parenting payment.
• Single parents will continue to receive assistance until their youngest child turns 14, instead of the current age of 8, and those receiving Commonwealth rent assistance will see a 15 per cent increase to the maximum rate.
• Health Minister Mark Butler announced that Australians with chronic health conditions can now access 60-day dispensing for certain medications, reducing their cost by half.
• These measures follow a series of initiatives launched in July, including cheaper childcare for 1.2 million families, a 15 per cent pay rise for 250,000 aged care workers, and power bill relief for lower-income households and businesses.

We’re sure this news is precisely what many members needed to hear, especially amid the rising costs of food, electricity, petrol and healthcare.

What do you think of this story? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

I can’t see pensioners getting a rise. In their pensions ,cost of living has risen
for them to,,electricity is high ,if you cook with gas it’s a double bill monthly ,plus council rates are going up to

 

[Robeo]

Any news on aged pensions ? After all the app is “ seniors “ discount club.

Exactly

 

[chezna]

The single rate of the Age Pension, with supplements, will increase by $32.70 per fortnight – from $1064 to $1096.70. The rate for each member of a couple, with supplements, will increase by $24.70 per fortnight – from $802 to $826.70.

The Age Pension disqualifying limits have also increased. For a single, the limit has lifted from $2332 per fortnight to $2397.40 – an increase of $65.40. The new limit for couples combined is $3666.80 – an increase of $98.40. For illness-separated couples, the new limit is $4746.80 – an increase of $130.80.

Australians receiving Commonwealth Rent Assistance – a payment widely criticised as being no longer fit for purpose given huge rent rises across the country – will increase by $27.60 per fortnight for singles – from $157.20 to $184.80.

Each member of a couple will receive an extra $26 per fortnight with the allowance rising from $148 per fortnight to $174.

 

[Phoenicia]

Millions of Australians feeling the pressure of rising living costs will soon enjoy a boost to their finances.

The most extensive set of permanent Centrelink payment increases (outside of the COVID-19 pandemic) in the last 14 years are set to start flowing through from the 20th of September.

These payments are expected to help over 1 million people on income support.

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said people across the country were 'under the pump', as inflation remains steady this month according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics—up 4.9 per cent in July but down from 5.4 per cent the month prior.

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JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and partnered parenting allowances will increase on September 20. Credit: F Photography R/Shutterstock

Starting September 20, the cost of living relief will see a $40 increase in payment each fortnight for around 782,000 people on JobSeeker, approximately 222,000 Australians on Youth Allowance, and about 64,000 families on Partnered Parenting payments.

Single parents in the country will get a bigger helping hand than ever, with sole parenting payments set to extend to children until the age of 14 instead of when their youngest child turns 8.

Over 57,000 families in sole parenting payments are estimated to benefit from an extra $176.90 a fortnight.

The 1.1 million Australian households receiving Commonwealth rent assistance will also receive a 15 per cent increase to the maximum rate–the largest increase in over 30 years and the rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on the 20th.

This additional relief is estimated to cost the government $4.7 billion.

The Treasurer said these measures are 'What people need when they need it most' and that they won’t add to inflation.

On the 1st of September, millions of Australians living with chronic health conditions will also be able to take advantage of a 60-day dispensing period for certain medications–effectively halving the cost of their medicines.

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Australians with chronic health conditions will have a 60-day dispensing period for certain medications. Credit: Golden Brown/Shutterstock

Health Minister Mark Butler said cheaper medications will help Australians with their health and are 'good for the hip pocket'.

'Pensioners with a heart condition, children with Crohn's disease, veterans with high cholesterol, mothers with osteoporosis and fathers with high blood pressure will get important cost of living relief,' he said.

Mr Butler continued: 'Every single Australian will benefit from the freeing up of millions of much-needed general practitioner (GP) visits, so our doctors have more time to diagnose and treat conditions, instead of simply issuing routine, repeat scripts.'

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth claimed Labor was making good on its commitment to 'build a strong social security safety net' for those who needed it.

'We will always work to provide a strong safety net for Australians when they need it most,' she shared.

These measures rolling out this month are on the heels of a series of interventions in July, which includes a 15 per cent pay increase for 250,000 aged care workers, cheaper child care for 1.2 million families, and power bill relief for lower-income households and businesses.

Key Takeaways

• From September 20, cost of living measures will benefit over a million Australians, with the largest set of permanent increases in 14 years to JobSeeker, Youth Allowance, and the Partnered Parenting payment.
• Single parents will continue to receive assistance until their youngest child turns 14, instead of the current age of 8, and those receiving Commonwealth rent assistance will see a 15 per cent increase to the maximum rate.
• Health Minister Mark Butler announced that Australians with chronic health conditions can now access 60-day dispensing for certain medications, reducing their cost by half.
• These measures follow a series of initiatives launched in July, including cheaper childcare for 1.2 million families, a 15 per cent pay rise for 250,000 aged care workers, and power bill relief for lower-income households and businesses.

We’re sure this news is precisely what many members needed to hear, especially amid the rising costs of food, electricity, petrol and healthcare.

What do you think of this story? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

Aged Pensioners need a big increase too.

 

[PeeBo]

Millions of Australians feeling the pressure of rising living costs will soon enjoy a boost to their finances.

The most extensive set of permanent Centrelink payment increases (outside of the COVID-19 pandemic) in the last 14 years are set to start flowing through from the 20th of September.

These payments are expected to help over 1 million people on income support.

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said people across the country were 'under the pump', as inflation remains steady this month according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics—up 4.9 per cent in July but down from 5.4 per cent the month prior.

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JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and partnered parenting allowances will increase on September 20. Credit: F Photography R/Shutterstock

Starting September 20, the cost of living relief will see a $40 increase in payment each fortnight for around 782,000 people on JobSeeker, approximately 222,000 Australians on Youth Allowance, and about 64,000 families on Partnered Parenting payments.

Single parents in the country will get a bigger helping hand than ever, with sole parenting payments set to extend to children until the age of 14 instead of when their youngest child turns 8.

Over 57,000 families in sole parenting payments are estimated to benefit from an extra $176.90 a fortnight.

The 1.1 million Australian households receiving Commonwealth rent assistance will also receive a 15 per cent increase to the maximum rate–the largest increase in over 30 years and the rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on the 20th.

This additional relief is estimated to cost the government $4.7 billion.

The Treasurer said these measures are 'What people need when they need it most' and that they won’t add to inflation.

On the 1st of September, millions of Australians living with chronic health conditions will also be able to take advantage of a 60-day dispensing period for certain medications–effectively halving the cost of their medicines.

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Australians with chronic health conditions will have a 60-day dispensing period for certain medications. Credit: Golden Brown/Shutterstock

Health Minister Mark Butler said cheaper medications will help Australians with their health and are 'good for the hip pocket'.

'Pensioners with a heart condition, children with Crohn's disease, veterans with high cholesterol, mothers with osteoporosis and fathers with high blood pressure will get important cost of living relief,' he said.

Mr Butler continued: 'Every single Australian will benefit from the freeing up of millions of much-needed general practitioner (GP) visits, so our doctors have more time to diagnose and treat conditions, instead of simply issuing routine, repeat scripts.'

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth claimed Labor was making good on its commitment to 'build a strong social security safety net' for those who needed it.

'We will always work to provide a strong safety net for Australians when they need it most,' she shared.

These measures rolling out this month are on the heels of a series of interventions in July, which includes a 15 per cent pay increase for 250,000 aged care workers, cheaper child care for 1.2 million families, and power bill relief for lower-income households and businesses.

Key Takeaways

• From September 20, cost of living measures will benefit over a million Australians, with the largest set of permanent increases in 14 years to JobSeeker, Youth Allowance, and the Partnered Parenting payment.
• Single parents will continue to receive assistance until their youngest child turns 14, instead of the current age of 8, and those receiving Commonwealth rent assistance will see a 15 per cent increase to the maximum rate.
• Health Minister Mark Butler announced that Australians with chronic health conditions can now access 60-day dispensing for certain medications, reducing their cost by half.
• These measures follow a series of initiatives launched in July, including cheaper childcare for 1.2 million families, a 15 per cent pay rise for 250,000 aged care workers, and power bill relief for lower-income households and businesses.

We’re sure this news is precisely what many members needed to hear, especially amid the rising costs of food, electricity, petrol and healthcare.

What do you think of this story? Share your thoughts in the comments below!