From September 20, 2025, millions of Australians receiving the Disability Support Pension (DSP) will see an increase in their fortnightly payments, with the new rates payable from October. The changes are part of the government’s regular biannual indexation process, which adjusts Centrelink support programs in line with inflation and cost-of-living pressures. DSP recipients facing significant … Read more

From September 20, 2025, and payable through early October, millions of older Australians will receive a significant uplift in their Age Pension payments. The update forms part of the government’s regular indexation process, adjusting pensions in line with inflation and rising living costs. This boost is expected to ease pressure on retirees facing higher utility … Read more

Australia has announced a tougher approach on reckless driving with a new $1,000 fine for drivers caught exceeding the speed limit by more than 45 km/h. This update to road rules in 2025 reflects a sharp warning to motorists who engage in extreme speeding. Authorities say such behaviour almost guarantees fatal outcomes in the event … Read more

Australia’s push for AI-powered road safety enforcement has raised fresh privacy concerns after a new audit in Queensland found potential breaches in the way traffic camera data is managed. The Mobile Phone and Seatbelt Technology (MPST) Program, which relies on AI image recognition to detect drivers using mobile phones or not wearing seatbelts, flagged more … Read more

Australia has entered a new era of stricter parking enforcement with penalties now being heavily applied for Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, also known as petrol and diesel cars, that take up spaces reserved for electric vehicle (EV) charging. Commonly called “ICEing,” this behaviour blocks EV owners from accessing charging infrastructure. From 2025, states around … Read more

Australia has taken a bold step in 2025 with new drink-driving laws aimed at cutting road deaths and serious injuries. As part of a national strategy, the government has introduced a $980 fine that applies uniformly across all states and territories. This nationwide policy is intended to discourage drivers from taking the wheel after consuming … Read more

Australian drivers are waking up to the toughest road rules in history as the government introduces a record-breaking $4890 fine for dangerous driving in 2025. This new penalty is the highest single fine ever announced for unsafe behaviour on the road and is part of a national push to reduce road accidents and fatalities. The … Read more

In 2025, new parents in Australia are set to receive additional support through an update to the Centrelink Newborn Supplement. Eligible families can now receive up to $2050 to help ease the financial challenges of raising a newborn during the first year. This payment is designed to give parents peace of mind by reducing the … Read more

A $1,132 Child Dental Benefits Schedule cap is confirmed for 2025, available per eligible child over two consecutive calendar years for basic dental services billed through Medicare at participating clinics . Coverage includes check-ups, X-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canals, and extractions, with exclusions for orthodontics, cosmetic dental work, and hospital-based services . $1,132 … Read more

A one‑off Cost of Living Tax Offset will apply to 2025–26 tax returns, reducing tax payable or increasing refunds for eligible taxpayers without changing tax brackets or wages . The offset is processed automatically at tax time by the ATO for those who qualify, so no separate application is needed . How much you could … Read more