About 5 million Australians receiving Centrelink benefits are set to receive more money in their accounts when payments are indexed from Wednesday. Fortnightly boosts of between $14 and $30 will …
A little-known Centrelink rule has shocked Australians, with a young mum going viral on social media for calling it her “Roman Empire” — a new slang term for something you …
Commemorative editions of Medicare cards will be rolled out to mark 40 years of the health service. The special edition of the cards will be made available from February 1, …
A small design change is coming to Medicare cards in 2024 to celebrate the decades long success of the nation’s universal healthcare system. The commemorative design for Medicare’s 40th anniversary …
Almost one million Australians will see an increase to their welfare support payments with the start of a new calendar year. More than 936,000 people receiving youth, student or carer …
Almost one million Australians will receive a cash boost in the new year, as government support payments increase from January 1. More than 936,000 people receiving youth, student or carer …
Almost a million Australians are set to see a cash boost in the new year, as indexation to government payments takes effect from January 1. More than 936,000 Australians receiving …
Welfare recipients have been forced to wait years as public servants responsible for Centrelink payments try to unscramble unlawful debts. Two federal agencies have been warned to speed up their …
Millions of Australians who use Centrelink and Medicare could have shorter call wait times and better customer service after a staffing boost. The federal government will hire 3000 new recruits …
Services Australia staff are striking for 24 hours on Monday over a pay dispute. Workers walked off the job on Monday, with the strike possibly impacting Centrelink and health insurance …