Pension Increase Australia

Australia

Cost-of-Living Crisis 2026 – Why Pension Hikes Still Feel Useless in Australia

Every fortnight, 73-year-old Helen checks her bank balance the same way—hoping the latest pension increase will stretch just a little further. But after paying rent,...

Australia

Age Pension Rise 2026: $1,144 Annual Increase and Updated Qualification Criteria

For many older Australians, every dollar counts. When 69-year-old Robert Jenkins checked his bank balance after paying rent and utilities, he wondered how long his...