Centrelink Payments Set for Increase for 5.3 Million Australians Including Pensioners

Over 5.3 million Australians receiving Centrelink payments will experience higher fortnightly rates starting September 20th due to indexation. This increase affects single Age Pensioners, couples, JobSeeker recipients, and those on Parenting Payment, with Commonwealth Rent assistance also rising. The government highlights that these pension rates are now 25 percent higher than when Labor began their term.

• More than 5.3 million Australians receiving Centrelink payments will see increased rates from Sept. 20.
• Single Age Pensioners will receive an extra $36.80, reaching a maximum of $1,237.70 a fortnight.
• Couples on Age Pension will get a combined boost of $55.60, lifting the full rate to $1,866.
• JobSeeker payment will rise by $16.20 to $833.70 a fortnight for a single person.
• Parenting Payment will increase for both single and partnered recipients.
• Commonwealth Rent assistance rates are also set to increase.
• Government states pension rates are 25% higher than when Labor took office.
• Commonwealth gross debt temporarily reached $1 trillion on Aug. 20.