Jobseeker

JobSeeker, Rent Assistance, and aged pension are among payment increases that come into effect today, broadly in line with indexation rates.

JobSeeker is rising on Wednesday, following a combination of periodic increases and new laws taking effect. Here’s the important details

The Government will increase financial support for single parents by expanding eligibility for the Parenting Payment.

The Government is facing growing pressure to raise JobSeeker payments in the Federal Budget on 9 May – including from its own members.

A group of experts have recommended a “substantial increase” to the rate of JobSeeker. Here’s why the Government rejected it.

TDA political journalist Tom Crowley cares about budgets more than most people. Here’s why he finds them so interesting and important.