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Post by anthonydsp on Mar 25, 2022 7:59:04 GMT 7
Millions of Australians to get one-off cash payments of $250 next week - here's how to find out if you're eligible
Pensioners and low income families on income support to receive $250 payment
The payment has been set at $250 to ensure it does not put pressure on inflation Scott Morrison is set to officially announce the payment on March 29th
Australian pensioners will secure a one-off cash bonus of $250 as part of the government's plan to ease cost of living pressures.
The $250 payment will also be provided to low income families that rely on income support, however parents on family payments will not receive the cash boost.
Daily Mail Australia understands the payment has been set at a modest $250 to ensure it does not put pressure on inflation.
The payment is officially set to be announced by Scott Morrison on budget day, which has been set for March 29th. Last Wednesday, Mr Morrison hinted that he was leaning towards one-off payments rather than any permanent reforms.
'We said we would be targeted in the supports that we provided, that they would have a start date and they'd have a stop date, that there'd be a pathway in and there'd be a pathway out,' he said.
'We must be targeted in the things that we do, so we don't add to those inflationary pressures.' Mr Morrison is under pressure to reduce the fuel tax of 44.2c-a-litre but has refused to reveal if he will do this.
He has also kept quiet on whether he will extend the Low and Middle Income Tax Offset (LMITO), an end-of-financial-year rebate of up to $1,080 for those earning under $126,000.
The offset was due to end when stage two tax cuts came into play but Mr Morrison kept it in place for an extra two years as a form of Covid stimulus.
In the budget due on March 29, the government is expected to offer 'temporary and targeted support' for lower and middle income earners struggling with price rises but the exact nature of this is unclear.
Mr Morrison is expected to call an election for mid May shortly after the Budget.
There will some relief to welfare recipients in March 20 when the Jobseeker rate, age pension, disability support pension, and carer payments are all set to rise by up to $20 per fortnight.
But Labor leader Anthony Albanese said the increase is too meagre to offset price hikes for essentials such as petrol and food.
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Post by JJJ88 on Mar 28, 2022 21:47:33 GMT 7
Millions of Australians to get one-off cash payments of $250 next week - here's how to find out if you're eligible
Pensioners and low income families on income support to receive $250 payment
The payment has been set at $250 to ensure it does not put pressure on inflation Scott Morrison is set to officially announce the payment on March 29th
Australian pensioners will secure a one-off cash bonus of $250 as part of the government's plan to ease cost of living pressures.
The $250 payment will also be provided to low income families that rely on income support, however parents on family payments will not receive the cash boost.
Daily Mail Australia understands the payment has been set at a modest $250 to ensure it does not put pressure on inflation.
The payment is officially set to be announced by Scott Morrison on budget day, which has been set for March 29th. Last Wednesday, Mr Morrison hinted that he was leaning towards one-off payments rather than any permanent reforms.
'We said we would be targeted in the supports that we provided, that they would have a start date and they'd have a stop date, that there'd be a pathway in and there'd be a pathway out,' he said.
'We must be targeted in the things that we do, so we don't add to those inflationary pressures.' Mr Morrison is under pressure to reduce the fuel tax of 44.2c-a-litre but has refused to reveal if he will do this.
He has also kept quiet on whether he will extend the Low and Middle Income Tax Offset (LMITO), an end-of-financial-year rebate of up to $1,080 for those earning under $126,000.
The offset was due to end when stage two tax cuts came into play but Mr Morrison kept it in place for an extra two years as a form of Covid stimulus.
In the budget due on March 29, the government is expected to offer 'temporary and targeted support' for lower and middle income earners struggling with price rises but the exact nature of this is unclear.
Mr Morrison is expected to call an election for mid May shortly after the Budget.
There will some relief to welfare recipients in March 20 when the Jobseeker rate, age pension, disability support pension, and carer payments are all set to rise by up to $20 per fortnight.
But Labor leader Anthony Albanese said the increase is too meagre to offset price hikes for essentials such as petrol and food. Do us DSPer's overseas get it? Most of us were left high & dry with the past Covid supplements, so we should not hold our breath so to speak. Trust them not to want to raise the rate permanently. We are all better off voting Greens for the rate to increase to $88 per day across all the payment types then at least we are off the poverty line. Cheers J
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Post by Banjo on Mar 29, 2022 7:01:55 GMT 7
What was particularly annoying J is that only those who had their pensions paid into a local account seemed to miss out. Those whose payments still went into an Australian bank made whoopee on the windfall regardless of their locality.
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Post by nomadic on Mar 29, 2022 21:04:05 GMT 7
What was particularly annoying J is that only those who had their pensions paid into a local account seemed to miss out. Those whose payments still went into an Australian bank made whoopee on the windfall regardless of their locality. OK, if I get it you can have all the posh coff you can drink when ever I am in Rai. Glad I kept my Oz bank with them.
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Post by nomadic on Mar 29, 2022 21:06:38 GMT 7
Millions of Australians to get one-off cash payments of $250 next week - here's how to find out if you're eligible
Pensioners and low income families on income support to receive $250 payment
The payment has been set at $250 to ensure it does not put pressure on inflation Scott Morrison is set to officially announce the payment on March 29th
Australian pensioners will secure a one-off cash bonus of $250 as part of the government's plan to ease cost of living pressures.
The $250 payment will also be provided to low income families that rely on income support, however parents on family payments will not receive the cash boost. Daily Mail Australia understands the payment has been set at a modest $250 to ensure it does not put pressure on inflation. The payment is officially set to be announced by Scott Morrison on budget day, which has been set for March 29th. Last Wednesday, Mr Morrison hinted that he was leaning towards one-off payments rather than any permanent reforms.
'We said we would be targeted in the supports that we provided, that they would have a start date and they'd have a stop date, that there'd be a pathway in and there'd be a pathway out,' he said.
'We must be targeted in the things that we do, so we don't add to those inflationary pressures.' Mr Morrison is under pressure to reduce the fuel tax of 44.2c-a-litre but has refused to reveal if he will do this.
He has also kept quiet on whether he will extend the Low and Middle Income Tax Offset (LMITO), an end-of-financial-year rebate of up to $1,080 for those earning under $126,000. The offset was due to end when stage two tax cuts came into play but Mr Morrison kept it in place for an extra two years as a form of Covid stimulus. In the budget due on March 29, the government is expected to offer 'temporary and targeted support' for lower and middle income earners struggling with price rises but the exact nature of this is unclear. Mr Morrison is expected to call an election for mid May shortly after the Budget. There will some relief to welfare recipients in March 20 when the Jobseeker rate, age pension, disability support pension, and carer payments are all set to rise by up to $20 per fortnight. But Labor leader Anthony Albanese said the increase is too meagre to offset price hikes for essentials such as petrol and food. Do us DSPer's overseas get it? Most of us were left high & dry with the past Covid supplements, so we should not hold our breath so to speak. Trust them not to want to raise the rate permanently. We are all better off voting Greens for the rate to increase to $88 per day across all the payment types then at least we are off the poverty line. Cheers Where does your pension get paid to. Mine goes into oz bank so I got all the Covid benefits. J
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Post by JJJ88 on Mar 30, 2022 0:27:53 GMT 7
Do us DSPer's overseas get it? Most of us were left high & dry with the past Covid supplements, so we should not hold our breath so to speak. Trust them not to want to raise the rate permanently. We are all better off voting Greens for the rate to increase to $88 per day across all the payment types then at least we are off the poverty line. Cheers J Nomadic: Where does your pension get paid to. Mine goes into oz bank so I got all the Covid benefits. Lucky you Nomadic. Mine goes into an offshore account.
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Post by nomadic on Mar 30, 2022 20:57:03 GMT 7
Lucky you Nomadic. Mine goes into an offshore account. Mine goes into my Oz bank. It seems you get these payments if you have an Oz bank account but not if your pension is paid into an overseas one. Stinks as usual.
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Post by JJJ88 on Mar 30, 2022 21:32:12 GMT 7
Lucky you Nomadic. Mine goes into an offshore account. Mine goes into my Oz bank. It seems you get these payments if you have an Oz bank account but not if your pension is paid into an overseas one. Stinks as usual. Sure does Nomadic, segregation again. Typical LNP divide & conquer sorta thing. Cheers J
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Post by itsmylife08 on Mar 31, 2022 14:59:38 GMT 7
The one off 250 dollar payment will start being paid on the 28th April, but is subject to legislation at this stage, not much more advice is available at present. Cheers Itsa 😜 Social security, families and aged care1. Introducing a one-off cost of living payment Proposed effective date: 28 April 2022 onwards
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Post by bear on Mar 31, 2022 17:00:06 GMT 7
The one off 250 dollar payment will start being paid on the 28th April, but is subject to legislation at this stage, not much more advice is available at present. Cheers Itsa 😜 Social security, families and aged care1. Introducing a one-off cost of living payment Proposed effective date: 28 April 2022 onwards
Well they'd best get on with it then. No new legislation once they're in caretaker mode!! I thought that's how it goes, cheers bear
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Post by bear on Mar 31, 2022 17:54:17 GMT 7
Well that's done & dusted; good job!! It's amazing how quick they can do things when time is pressing....... Cheers bear "The federal government's cost of living measures passed the parliament on Wednesday with the support of Labor after a late night Senate sitting - the last time the upper house is due to sit before Australians go to the polls."The above is the last paragraph of this article titled:- 'PM issues budget challenge to Albanese.' To read full article, see link below:- www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7680643/pm-issues-budget-challenge-to-albanese/
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Post by bear on Apr 4, 2022 9:45:43 GMT 7
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Post by bear on Apr 4, 2022 9:55:59 GMT 7
What goes around comes around..........it was like this from mid to late 90's, with surprise surprise; an LNP government under Howard. Cheaper to just stay home not only on income support but in full time employment as well. Go figure...... Cheers bear
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Post by twentypoints on Apr 7, 2022 16:58:07 GMT 7
I heard were getting it on about the 28th ey?
Come in spinna!!!
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Post by Banjo on Apr 8, 2022 7:28:06 GMT 7
Mine goes into my Oz bank. It seems you get these payments if you have an Oz bank account but not if your pension is paid into an overseas one. Stinks as usual. Sure does Nomadic, segregation again. Typical LNP divide & conquer sorta thing. Cheers J I seriously considered an appeal to the AAT but after giving it some thought decided that it would more likely result in those expats who received the largess having to repay it rather than it being given to us who did not.
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