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Breaking news – MPs $40,000 payrise

Posted 01 Dec 2011 10:28am
Breaking news – MPs $40,000 payrise

Today’s news revealed that Federal MPs are set for substantial pay rise in the foreseeable future. The timing is unfortunate, coming just two days ...

Are our politicians getting greedy?

GP helpline

HEALTH NEWS - Posted 22 Nov 2011 03:09pm
GP Helpline, Government, New, After Hours, Hospital, unwell, Sick, 2011

What do you do if it’s the middle of the night and you’re feeling unwell but a trip to hospital seems extreme? A new ...

After Hours Free GP Advice

The mining tax and you

FINANCE NEWS - Posted 21 Nov 2011 10:56am
Mining Tax, Australia, Minerals Resource Rent Tax, MRRT, Labor Government, Federal, benefits

In the last week of Federal Parliament this year, the Labor Government will attempt and get its Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT) – mining tax ...

The mining tax and you

Free set-top box

Posted 23 May 2011 04:28am
Free set-top box, Budget 2011, Law, Changes, Improved, Australia, Government, Public, Investment

Is the government-funded set-top box really new? The 2011/12 Federal Budget delivered continued funding for the Household Assistance Scheme to provide eligible pensioners with ...

Will you get one?

Set-top boxes explained

Posted 16 May 2011 05:53am

Is the government-funded set-top box really new? The 2011/12 Federal Budget delivered continued funding for the Household Assistance Scheme to provide eligible pensioners with a free set-top box. As this is already in operation, it seems strange that the announcement provoked such political backlash. The Household ...

Do you need one?

Pension increases

Pension increases

From 20 September 2011 pension rates will increase in line with CPI resulting in an increase of $19.50 for a single Age Pension.

How much will you get?

Income test limits for pensions

Income test limits for pensions

The CPI rise in pension payments is also reflected by an increase in the amount of income you can receive before you lose your pension completely.

Centrelink income tests

Utility bills are on the rise

Utility bills are on the rise

YOURLifeChoices shows how to reduce your power costs and make your life that little bit easier.

Reduce your power costs now

Increased asset test limits

Increased asset test limits

Asset limits have been reviewed and increased in line with recent CPI pension increases.

Centrelink asset test

Guide to Centrelink

Guide to Centrelink

YOURLifeChoices answer your questions on the Age Pension, Starting retirement and using Centrelink Online Services.

Your Centrelink questions answered