From 25th March 2020, Centrelink have made it easier for those people currently losing their income due to the coronavirus, to be able to register their claim, without going to a Centrelink Office or spending hours on hold on … Read the rest
The Australian Aged Pension is revised in March and September each year, and the March 2020 new Pension Rates have been released. This pension is paid Fortnightly.
The Government Aged Pension is a welfare benefit, paid by the Department of Human Services [Centrelink], … Read the rest
Advocacy groups are urging the federal government to come up with an economic package to help temporary visa holders in Australia.
More than two million people in Australia on temporary visas are facing the prospect of unemployment with no income support.
For many new arrivals to Australia there is now a waiting period of 208 weeks, or 4 years, before becoming entitled to most government social security benefits, including Unemployment Benefits (Newstart Allowance).
From 1 January 2019, those who were granted … Read the rest
The Australian Aged Pension is revised in March and September each year, and the September 2019 new Pension Rates have now been released. This pension is paid Fortnightly.
The Government Aged Pension is a welfare benefit, paid by the Department of Human Services … Read the rest
The Australian Newstart Allowance is a welfare benefit for the Unemployed.
It is increased in line with CPI twice a year, in March and September.
The amount you will get paid will depend on your personal situation, such as if you have children and … Read the rest
From 20th March 2019, the maximum Age Pension increased by $9.90 per fortnight for singles and $14.80 per fortnight for couples combined ($7.40 each).
The energy supplement continues at $14.50 for singles, and $10.60 for each member of … Read the rest
The Australian Aged Pension is revised in March and September each year, and the March 2019 new Pension Rates have been released. This pension is paid Fortnightly.
The Government Aged Pension is a welfare benefit, paid by the Department of Human Services [Centrelink], … Read the rest
The Australian Aged Pension is revised in March and September each year, and the September 2018 new Pension Rates have been released. This pension is paid Fortnightly.
The Government Aged Pension is a welfare benefit, paid by the Department of Human Services [Centrelink], … Read the rest
Residency rules aside, you must be an Australian resident, and be in Australia, on the day you claim Age Pension.
To get the Australian Age Pension you need to have been an Australian resident for at least 10 years in … Read the rest
