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March 2026 Centrelink Changes: Pension And Payment Updates Explained Quickly

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March 2026 Centrelink Changes: Pension And Payment Updates Explained Quickly

In March 2026, significant updates to Centrelink payments will take effect across Australia. These changes impact Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, Carer Payment, JobSeeker, ABSTUDY, Parenting Payments, Rent Assistance, and other social security benefits. The updates include payment increases through indexation, adjustments to deeming rates, and revised payment and reporting dates. Understanding these changes is … Read more

Centrelink Payments Increase: New Deeming Rates and Thresholds Explained

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Centrelink Payments Increase: New Deeming Rates and Thresholds Explained

Australia’s Centrelink payments are set for significant changes starting 20 March 2026, with millions of recipients set to receive higher payments. Alongside these increases, deeming rates and thresholds used to calculate income from savings and investments are also changing. These updates aim to support Australians on income support while keeping assessments in line with current … Read more