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Post by bear on Sept 13, 2021 8:55:57 GMT 7
Millions of pensioners and JobSeeker recipients to enjoy payment increase
The age pension, JobSeeker and other social security payments will soon be boosted by the federal government.
From September 20, the maximum single age pension rate will rise by $14.80 to $967.50 a fortnight, while couples will receive an extra $22.40 combined.Watch the video above for more on the increase The boost will take the annual pension paid to a single to $25,155 and $37,923 for a couple. Older Australians and people out of work will receive extra cash in their back pocket from next week. Close to one million Australians receiving JobSeeker and other allowances will also get a 1.4 per cent increase, meaning they will get up to $11.90 extra a fortnight Pensions and other payments are adjusted twice a year and this will be the largest increase since 2014, the government says. “We are ensuring pensioners maintain their purchasing power in the economy, which is bouncing back strongly,” Social Services Minister Anne Ruston told The Australian. “This change puts money in the pockets of all Australians who rely on our social security system and, in particular, older Australians. There are currently around 2.58 million Australians on the age pension, according to government figures. 756,000 people are on a disability support pension and 977,500 are receiving JobSeeker payments. 7news.com.au/sunrise/on-the-show/millions-of-pensioners-and-jobseeker-recipients-to-enjoy-payment-increase-c-3947152
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Post by nomadic on Sept 13, 2021 20:30:02 GMT 7
More beer and bets. Yabba dabba doo. Must be an election coming up.
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Post by bear on Sept 13, 2021 21:03:43 GMT 7
My thoughts exactly nomadic . I got all excited when I first saw the headline, thought we were in for a significant windfall; what with the smell of an election in the air 'n' all. Unfortunately the LNP propaganda machine is in full flight and ALL we're really getting are the six monthly increases we've foregone to do our bit during the Covid Wars, that we're all in together. In other words, our usual $ 3-5.00; March & September X 4!! That planned strategy was certainly well played, and many will be oohing and ahhing about the seven years!! Scotty from Marketing at his despicable worst...... Cheers bear  |
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Post by Banjo on Sept 14, 2021 6:58:52 GMT 7
Another reminder of how much the government saves with people overseas, for me, currently $2500 on the basic rate not taking into account allowances.
Then I never got any covid 19 payments....
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Post by agonydan on Sept 14, 2021 9:10:37 GMT 7
Yeah oh joy alright!
After my rent increase and after all other expenses I worked out be a total of $4 increase.
They must think that inflation does not exists!
Scotty from marketing another product that all shows and fails to really deliver.
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Post by nomadic on Sept 14, 2021 20:05:00 GMT 7
Another reminder of how much the government saves with people overseas, for me, currently $2500 on the basic rate not taking into account allowances. Then I never got any covid 19 payments.... Add in dental costs we pay here, Medibank & medicines and it's far more. n |
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Post by twentypoints on Sept 15, 2021 15:55:34 GMT 7
Certainly helps here in the Philippines
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Post by nomadic on Sept 15, 2021 20:44:17 GMT 7
Certainly helps here in the Philippines Yes, a lot in Thailand also but literally a bag of peanuts a week in Oz. If that. |
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Post by wooloowinpaul on Sept 24, 2021 15:01:59 GMT 7
i just got my fortnightly pension today. $3.04 rise well i suppose it will get me a couple of san miguel.
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Post by bear on Sept 24, 2021 20:52:26 GMT 7
i just got my fortnightly pension today. $3.04 rise well i suppose it will get me a couple of san miguel. there'll be more San Miguel's again next pay as well!! I got the $3.04 today as well and my next payment is going up to just over $ 906. Cheers bear |
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Post by bear on Dec 23, 2021 17:11:29 GMT 7
Yes the government's electioneering again!! Though surprisingly this may actually be a genuine rise for those that have previously missed out and will now get something at least. Cheers bear 1 million Aussies get Centrelink increase on 1 January
Australians receiving carer, youth and student allowances will see their Centrelink payments increased from 1 January 2022, in line with indexation.
Around 1 million recipients are expected to see payments increase by 3.5 per cent, with the increase ranging from $4.60 to $23 a fortnight, Social Services Minister Anne Ruston said.
Austudy and Youth Allowance payments for young people living out of home will increase by $17.90 to $537.60 per fortnight. Those who are living at home will see their Youth Allowance increase by $12.40 to $371.60. Also read: $320 and $750 COVID payments explained as NSW records alarming high Additionally, singles with children receiving the Austudy allowance will see their payments increase $23 a fortnight to $688.20. And people receiving the Carer Allowance will see their payments climb $4.60 to $136.50 a fortnight. “This is putting money in the pockets of Australians who rely on our social security system and ensuring they maintain their purchasing power,” Ruston said. “For many of these payments, this indexation builds on the $50 per fortnight permanent increase to the rate of a range of income support payments we delivered in April.” It comes amid concerns the Omicron variant poses a particular risk to disadvantaged and vulnerable people. “Australia is far from finished with tackling this pandemic, and the people most at risk from infection remain people on the lowest incomes, those who experience disadvantage and who suffer hardship,” Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS) acting CEO Edwina MacDonald said. “People living in the lowest socioeconomic group have experienced almost four times as many COVID-19 deaths as people in the highest income group.” She said governments needed to step up to protect communities by ensuring access to booster shots and vaccinations were equitable and targeted at vulnerable groups. “We’re incredibly concerned that the early mistakes of the rollout will not be learned for the booster shots, our systems will not evolve, and we’ll see people on low incomes left behind yet again, exposed to Omicron and other variants,” MacDonald said. “If that happens, it will end in tragedy for many households and families experiencing disadvantage and hardship.” A new ACOSS report also found demand for social services continued to grow, with 58 per cent of services surveyed warning they had seen an increase in the number of clients they were unable to support. The same report found only 6 per cent of services had the ability to consistently meet demand. au.finance.yahoo.com/news/1-million-aussies-centrelink-increase-1-january-233033864.html |
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Post by bear on Dec 23, 2021 17:21:34 GMT 7
If that's really the case, why aren't they being scrutinized for not meeting their mission statement if they're being publicly funded?? Bear  |
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Post by twentypoints on Dec 23, 2021 18:00:29 GMT 7
G'day, just to clarify, are we on DSP/UP getting 320 and 750 plus a raise ?
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Post by bear on Dec 23, 2021 19:56:18 GMT 7
G'day, just to clarify, are we on DSP/UP getting 320 and 750 plus a raise NO; those getting the raise are receiving carer, youth and student allowances. The Covid allowances will be dependent on your circumstances in Australia and if you are diagnosed and or lose work for specific quarantine periods. Cheers bear |
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Post by nomadic on Dec 23, 2021 20:54:46 GMT 7
“This is putting money in the pockets of Australians who rely on our social security system and ensuring they maintain their purchasing power,” Ruston said.
I thought this evil "thing" Ruston said no rises as they will only spend it on drugs. What an inhumane coward she is. Election BS 100%. She needs a lesson in decency. GGGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLL!
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