Friday,
22 August 2025
Changes to age pension payments

The federal government has announced changes to age pension payments from 20 September 2025 including a lift on the previously frozen deeming rates by 0.50 per cent and an increase to the age pension of up to $29.70 for singles and $22.40 each for couples.

National Seniors Australia (NSA) chief executive officer Chris Grice said it’s a mixed bag for pensioners.

All pensioners will receive a boos...

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