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The Australian government has launched a $3 billion HECS-HELP debt relief plan. It will help over three million Australians. The plan aims to give former students a big financial break, with an average of $1,200 off their loans. A new rule has been introduced, capping the rate at the lower of CPI or WPI. This … Read more
The Australian government is under pressure to change the Disability Support Pension (DSP). A recent Senate inquiry was harshly criticized. Over 805,715 Aussies depend on the DSP, with a maximum rate of $1,047.10 a fortnight. This is less than the poverty line of $1,224.36. Disability and social services groups have spoken out against the government’s … Read more
The small town of Burra, 160km north of Adelaide, has welcomed a new multimillionaire. A local man from this quaint community of 1,100 has won the $50 million OzLotto jackpot. It’s the second-largest lottery win in South Australia this year. The lucky winner, who wishes to stay anonymous, bought the winning ticket at the Burra … Read more
An Australian taxpayer shares their unexpected experience after receiving a $198 ‘second tax refund’ from the ATO, sparking discussions about automated corrections and refund processes
Services Australia has announced big changes for the Centrepay bill-paying system. These changes will start in 2025. Centrepay helps Centrelink customers manage regular payments. Now, the government wants to make it better and safer for everyone. Major Highlights the Current Centrepay System and Its Role The Centrepay system is key for supporting welfare recipients in … Read more
If you’re on a Centrelink benefit like an age pension or disability pension, you might need quick cash sometimes. Luckily, there are loans made just for you. They offer amounts from $100 to $5,000 for urgent needs like car fixes, school costs, or medical bills. To get these loans, you must meet some rules. This … Read more
Last year, Australians reported over 601,000 scams, losing billions. Sadly, seniors are often targeted. A new scam promises up to $1,800 from Centrelink. The Australian Government has set aside $67.5 million to fight these scams. A rumor about a $1900 Centrelink bonus for seniors in 2024 is going around. But, it’s not confirmed and is … Read more
The Australian government is giving out $3.5 billion to help with living costs. Over 10 million households and one million small businesses have got $300 each started July 1. But, a clever trick lets some Aussies get more than one rebate if they’re on bills for different homes. The rebate will be split into $75 … Read more
Woolworths supermarkets in Australia have become a hotspot for finding rare $2 coins. These coins, featuring errors from the Olympic and Paralympic games, are being found by shoppers. They could be worth up to $3,000 each at auction. The reason for this excitement? A unique “bullseye” error. This mistake shows the coloured design on the … Read more
Did you know you’ve been paying billions in illegal fees for government services? This has been happening for over 20 years. Fees were added to services like passport renewals and tax bills when you used debit cards. The problem started under the John Howard government. It was first found in New South Wales, where $144 … Read more