Finance

As the 2025–26 financial year comes to an end, Centrelink has started its annual balancing process for Family Tax Benefit (FTB) and Child Care Subsidy (CCS). This routine review compares the income families estimated during the year with the income information received after tax time. The process is designed to ensure families receive the correct … Read more

September 2026 is bringing several important changes for Australians, particularly pensioners, welfare recipients, renters and people who regularly use postal services. From higher Centrelink payments to increased stamp prices, the changes will affect household budgets in different ways. The biggest adjustment arrives on September 20, when several social security payments are indexed. At the same … Read more