December Centrelink changes to affect half a million
New Centrelink reporting rules are expected to affect more than half a million Australians depending on government support such as JobSeeker.
Government announces Christmas cut to income support payments
JobSeeker coronavirus supplement to be extended into next year, but at a reduced rate.
Coalition MPs want to cut coronavirus supplements, but boost base rates
At least 10 Coalition MPs want to cut the JobSeeker supplement next year, but most would like to see some sort of increase to the welfare payment.
Government and community support you should know about
Support payments, Age Pension updates, Robo-debt refunds, free travel and more.
Reports JobSeeker will rise are ‘factually incorrect’: Aston
Social services minister Anne Ruston slams reports that unemployment payment will rise by $75 a week.
Exclusive: We talk with Centrelink’s Hank Jongen about COVID-19 support
The face of Services Australia Hank Jongen joins YourLifeChoices for an exclusive COVID-19 podcast, taking time out to reassure members that Centrelink is doing everything it can to support you in these ‘unprecedented’ times.