From 20 September, deeming rates have increased for the first time since the Covid-era freeze. This change may affect those whose payments and benefits are determined by the income test.
If you are a former UK resident now living in Australia, you may still be eligible for the UK State Pension. However, your entitlement depends on your National Insurance (NI)
In his 2024 Federal Budget speech, treasurer, Jim Chalmers, announced that ‘The number one priority of this government and this Budget is helping Australians with the cost of living’. But
Aged care Part 3: fees and funding Aged care can be a tricky area to navigate, and requires careful thought. To help you or your loved one obtain the best
Legislation* increasing the income limits for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) has passed and received Royal Assent, which means the new income limits will be effective from 4 November
A number of changes were proposed by the Government during the election campaign, and support was also announced for a number of proposals made by the previous Government. So where
The Federal Government announced in the May Budget that it is widening the scope of the scheme allowing eligible Australians to sell their home and put extra money into their
With recent changes to deeming rates and for some, a reduction in asset values or income levels, many people may now be eligible for the Low-Income Health Care Card. The
22 July 2020 You, or someone you know, may have had a change in circumstances and may need support. We have put together some information to help you navigate these
Since precautionary measures were heightened to slow the spread of COVID-19, almost 1 million Australians have lost their jobs. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia lost 7.5 per
As the COVID-19 virus took a sledgehammer to the economy, the federal government rapidly introduced a range of initiatives to help individuals who lost income as a result of the
Retirees have access to a range of concession cards, and some can access more than one card at the same time. These cards offer a variety of concessions to