Millions of Australians are set to benefit from a significant Centrelink payment increase in 2025, with the next round of indexation changes taking effect from 20 March. More than five million recipients across the country — including age pensioners, disability support recipients, carers, parents, renters, and job seekers — will receive boosted fortnightly payments as part of the federal government’s commitment to easing cost of living pressures.
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Centrelink Payment Increases from 20 March 2025
The March 2025 Centrelink indexation adjustments will raise payments across several key support categories. These increases are designed to help Australians keep up with inflation and rising living costs. Here’s a breakdown of what’s changing:
Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, and Carer Payment:
- Increase: $4.60 per fortnight
- New maximum single rate: $1,149.00 per fortnight
Parenting Payment (Single):
- Increase: $4.00 per fortnight
- New rate: $1,030.00 per fortnight
JobSeeker Payment (Aged 22 and Over, No Children):
- Increase: $3.10 per fortnight (including Energy Supplement)
- New rate: $789.90 per fortnight
These changes come as part of a broader government push to strengthen the social safety net and deliver meaningful relief to low-income Australians.
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Annual Impact of Centrelink Payment Increase 2025
The Australian Government estimates that recent indexation changes over the past three years have provided substantial financial support:
- Single age pensioners: Up to $3,913 more per year
- Pensioner couples: Up to $5,902 more combined per year
- JobSeeker recipients: Between $3,374 and $5,038 more annually
- Single parents (mostly women): Over $7,500 more per year, including previous policy adjustments and indexation
Government Commitment to Social Security and Cost of Living Relief
Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth emphasized the government’s ongoing commitment to supporting vulnerable Australians:
“Indexation is a critical part of our social security safety net. For pensioners and other payment recipients receiving this financial boost, this will help ease some pressure,” Rishworth said.
The Albanese government has committed $11.5 billion to enhancing the nation’s social security system in the 2023/24 and 2024/25 federal budgets. These investments aim to ensure Australians relying on Centrelink support are not left behind during inflationary pressures.
Who Benefits From the March 2025 Indexation?
The Centrelink payment increase 2025 affects a wide range of Australians, including:
- Age Pension recipients
- Carer Payment and Disability Support Pension recipients
- JobSeeker Payment recipients
- Parenting Payment (Single) recipients
- Youth Allowance and Austudy recipients
- Commonwealth Rent Assistance recipients (with associated eligibility criteria)
Where to Find Full Details
For a complete list of updated Centrelink payment rates, including changes to income and asset thresholds, visit the Department of Social Services website or check your MyGov account for individual payment details.
If you receive a Centrelink benefit, expect your payment to automatically increase starting from 20 March 2025. Make sure your bank account information is up to date to avoid any delays in receiving your adjusted payment.
Have questions about your Centrelink category or how indexation might affect your specific situation? I can help explain further—just ask!
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