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A shocking report from Economic Justice Australia (EJA) reveals that more than 300,000 Australians had their Centrelink payments wrongfully cancelled between 2020 and 2024. For those dependent on essential income support like JobSeeker, Youth Allowance, Parenting Payment, and the Disability Support Pension, the unlawful cancellations created financial chaos and long-term distress. While the government initially admitted to only a … Read more

From September 20, 2025, more than five million Australians receiving Centrelink support will see their payments rise following key adjustments to pension and welfare rates. The changes are part of the federal government’s response to help vulnerable Australians tackle cost-of-living pressures while also reshaping eligibility thresholds to allow more people to continue receiving benefits. Age … Read more

Australia is opening new doors for professionals across the world through the Skilled Worker Visa 2025 reforms. With industries facing workforce shortages, especially in healthcare, IT, engineering, and construction, the government has unveiled updated rules to attract top global talent. These changes are designed to make the visa process faster, more transparent, and more appealing … Read more

Millions of Australians on Centrelink will soon see electricity discounts applied more easily, thanks to a major policy update. Starting July 1, 2026, energy retailers will be legally required to notify concession card holders about any discounts they are entitled to and apply them directly. This new rule comes after research revealed that nearly 60% of … Read more

From 1 October 2025, millions of Australians will see an increase in their Centrelink payments, as the federal government adjusts rates in line with inflation, wages, and general cost-of-living pressures. These changes are part of the regular indexation process that ensures support payments keep pace with economic realities. The increases will affect Age Pension, Disability Support … Read more

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