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Practical guides on benefits, savings, services, rights, and government pathways for Australian residents.
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Government & Services
GOVERNMENT_SERVICES
Medicare Safety Net Thresholds for 2026: What Counts and When You Get More Back
If you're seeing a GP, specialist, or getting tests and scans regularly, you may be paying more out of pocket than you need to simply because you haven't regist...
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GOVERNMENT_SERVICES
Deeming Rates in 2026: How Centrelink Assesses Your Savings and Investments
Centrelink doesn't ask what your bank account or share portfolio actually earned this year. Instead, it uses a fixed formula called "deeming" to assume a certai...
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GOVERNMENT_SERVICES
Centrelink Payment Increases From September 2026: New Rates Explained
Centrelink payments are indexed twice a year, on 20 March and 20 September, and the September 2026 update brings increases across the Age Pension, JobSeeker Pay...
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