Government benefits

Centrelink issues major UPDATE over $600 cost-of-living cash bonus

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$600 payment

Scammers are targeting Aussies struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. Services Australia warns about fake websites offering a $600 “cash bonus” to Centrelink recipients. These sites falsely claim payment increases for January. Scam sites spread lies about non-existent cost-of-living support on social media. Hank Jongen from Services Australia confirms these unofficial websites are misleading people. They … Read more

Centrelink Working Credit for low income recipients – Check If you are eligible

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Centrelink working credit

Did you know you can earn $48 every two weeks through the Centrelink Working Credit program? This shows how big of a difference this government program can make for Aussies who are struggling financially. The Centrelink Working Credit program is a big help for those on low incomes in Australia. It lets people get more … Read more

How the Christmas will impact your Centrelink payments

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This holiday season, $280 million in cost-of-living relief will go to Australian families. It’s important to know how Christmas affects your Centrelink payments. Christmas and New Year bring changes to Centrelink services and payment schedules. Many offices will close from 25 to 27 December 2024 and on 1 January 2025. This affects JobSeeker Payment, Age … Read more

$1,200 ATO Credits Rolls out to Aussie Bank accounts

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$1200 ato credits hits aussie bank accounts

The Australian government has slashed $3 billion from HECS-HELP loans. This move affects over three million Aussies. The ATO is now crediting individual accounts, cutting the average $27,000 HECS debt by about $1,200. This change aims to ease the financial burden on former students and current debt holders. It’s a welcome relief for many Australians … Read more

Centrelink Payment Processing Improvement – Relief for aussies

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Did you know Centrelink handles over 2 million payment transactions daily? It’s the heart of Australia’s social security system. Centrelink ensures Aussies get the support they need. But, its large size makes payment processing complex, leading to a review of its systems. Major highlights Related posts What’s Centrelink Payment System Fundamentals The Centrelink payment system … Read more

Low-Income Aussies Can Boost Super by $1,000, Says ATO

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$1000 Superannuation boost

Did you know the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) offers two payments? These can increase the super balances of low-income and middle-income Aussies by up to $1000 a year. The payments are called the low-income super tax offset (LISTO) and the super co-contribution scheme. They aim to help Australians save more for retirement. mAJOR hIGHLIGHTS the … Read more