Youth allowance, Austudy and carer payments to rise 6.1% in biggest lift in decades

Routine indexation comes amid soaring inflation, but social welfare advocates say it is still not enough

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Young people, students and carers will receive the biggest boost to their social security payments in decades on New Year's Day.

Payments will increase by 6.1% from 1 January for people receiving youth allowance, Austudy and carer payments. The increase is part of a routine adjustment to keep up with increases in the consumer prices index.

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