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January 1 changes: More than 1 million Aussies to receive higher benefits in new year
Students, carers, and young people living away from home are set to receive higher benefits from January 1.
Ask Paul: Can I gift my child $400k so I don’t lose my disability pension?
After the death of her parents, Paula is set to inherit $400,000 but could lose her disability pension. Should she give the money to her 13-year-old instead?
Where to get financial support if money is tight during lockdown
"There's no judgment or blame," says financial counsellor Kylie Holford. If lockdown has made it hard to put food on the table, here's where to turn for help.
How to get financial support if you’re out of work during lockdown
New cash payments will help workers who have lost income during the Greater Sydney COVID-19 lockdown, which has been extended by two weeks.
Court approves $1.7 billion settlement for robodebt victims
The federal court has given the green light to a $1.76 billion settlement for victims of the government's "shameful" robodebt scheme. Here's who will get paid.
The April 1 health and welfare changes you need to know about
April 1 saw a host of changes come into effect, from welfare to super to health insurance. Here are some of the important changes.
Unemployed Aussies $50 a week worse off under JobSeeker changes
Unemployed Aussies are set to be $50 a week worse off, the difference between gaining $25 a week in JobSeeker payments while losing the $75 coronavirus supplement.
Robodebt victims to receive $1.2 billion refund after class action
Victims of the Centrelink robodebt saga will share in a further $1.2 billion compensation after a landmark class action was settled on Monday.
More than 2 million Aussies to lose JobKeeper payments from next week
Big changes are coming to JobKeeper, with stricter criteria kicking in next week, and more than 2 million Australians are expected to lose their payments.
NSW residents can now get their hands on $1500 pandemic payment
Workers in NSW who have to self-isolate because of COVID-19 can now access a $1500 cash payment already on offer in three other states.
