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 Parent Payment rate: March 2023.
Single person.
An extra $33.90 per fortnight.
$961.30 per fortnight up from $927.40.
Partnered People.
An extra $22.50 per fortnight, per person.
$639.10 per fortnight up from $616.60.