Australian Government’s Increased Welfare Payments to Surpass Budget Forecasts

Australian Government’s Increased Welfare Payments to Surpass Budget Forecasts
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers speaks to the media during a doorstop at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on May 9, 2023. AAP Image/Lukas Coch
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The Australian federal government’s welfare spending is expected to exceed the rates outlined in the budget forecasts as it will be driven higher by top-ups to keep up with inflation.

According to the budget paper from September, the centre-left Labor government will increase the rate of income support welfare payments—including JobSeeker Payment, Austudy, and Youth Allowance—by A$40 (US$33.26) per fortnight, or $2.86 per day.
Nina Nguyen
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Nina Nguyen is a reporter based in Sydney. She covers Australian news with a focus on social, cultural, and identity issues. She is fluent in Vietnamese. Contact her at [email protected].
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