The new year should bring some cost of living relief to those who need it most after inflation took off in 2022, but there won’t be any relief on toll roads.
The new year should bring some cost of living relief to those who need it most after inflation took off in 2022, rising beyond expectations as the war in Ukraine collided with pandemic-related price surges.
Many Australians on welfare payments are due to get a boost, while families with young children will see childcare fee relief from the state and federal governments. But there will be some new hip pocket costs from January 1 too. Here’s what will change from Sunday.Welfare changesAbout a million young people on various welfare payments, including carers and students on Centrelink payments, will get a cash boost from January 1.by about 6 per cent – in line with indexation.