Payment rate increases from 20 September 2026

Published: 28 October 2026

The payment rates for some Centrelink payments and allowances increased from 20 September 2026.

Payments increase automatically. You don’t need to do anything.

You can see your next payment amount in your Centrelink online account or Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.

The new payment rates are included in the most recent version of the guide to Australian Government Payments.

Page last updated: 28 October 2026.
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