Jobseeker, pension to increase from September 20 following indexation
3 sources·Updated August 19, 2026

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- Daily Mail News·2h agoCentrelink cash boost for millions of Aussie pensioners and JobSeeker recipients: What you need to know
From Thursday, a range of rates, thresholds and limits across the system will see an increase due to indexation.
Read at Daily Mail News → - The West Lifestyle·3h agoJobseeker, pension to increase from September 20 following indexation
More than five million Australians will receive a fortnightly cash boost with Jobseeker and pension rates set to get a boost.
Read at The West Lifestyle → - 7NEWS Australia·13h agoCentrelink cash boost for five million Australians on Age Pension, JobSeeker and rent assistance as indexation kicks in
The update is set to deliver $4 billion in cost-of-living relief.
Read at 7NEWS Australia →
