Federal Budget

Federal Budget 2025- Centrelink Pensioners Set for Financial Boost with Deeming Rates Freeze – Full Details Inside!

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Federal Budget 2025- Centrelink Pensioners Set for Financial Boost with Deeming Rates Freeze – Full Details Inside!

The Federal Budget for 2025 has introduced a major development that benefits Centrelink pensioners—the government has decided to extend the freeze on deeming rates until July 1, 2026. This decision aims to protect elderly Australians from potential reductions in their Age Pension payments, which could have been caused by rising interest rates and ongoing cost-of-living … Read more

Centrelink Setback for Millions on JobSeeker and Age Pension as Federal Budget Denies Cash Increase

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Centrelink Setback for Millions on JobSeeker and Age Pension as Federal Budget Denies Cash Increase

The 2025 Federal Budget has yet to introduce any plans to raise Centrelink payments. While the Labor government has allocated billions of dollars toward various initiatives such as HECS debt relief, cheaper medicines, childcare subsidies, and energy rebates, there will be no additional funding directed toward the millions of Australians who rely on social support … Read more

Controversy Surrounds $150 Energy Rebate Ahead of $1.8 Billion Federal Budget Promise: ‘I Don’t Need It

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Controversy Surrounds $150 Energy Rebate Ahead of $1.8 Billion Federal Budget Promise: 'I Don't Need It

Finance expert David Koch has expressed his opinion that the government’s proposed $150 energy rebate is unnecessary for people like him. This rebate, aimed at providing cost-of-living relief, is scheduled to be detailed in tonight’s Federal Budget. Koch, who serves as the Economic Director at Compare the Market, has suggested that the rebate should be … Read more