Centrelink increases from 20 March 2023.
Centrelink are increasing some benefits payments from 20th March 2023, by about 3.7%.
Only those with a payment date from the 3rd April 2023, will receive the full increase, covering their 14 day payment period.
Those getting a payment between 20 March and 2 April, 2023, will receive the higher daily rate for only the days from 20 March 2023, with the old rate for any days before 20 March 2023.
Australian Carer Payment rate: March 2023.
Single person.
An extra $37.50 per fortnight.
$1,064.00 per fortnight up from $1,026.50.
Partnered People.
An extra $28.20 per fortnight, per person.
$802.00 per fortnight up from $773.80.