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Australia Cost-of-Living Crisis 2026: Why Age Pension Increases Still Feel Too Small for Retirees

Australia Cost-of-Living Crisis 2026: Why Age Pension Increases Still Feel Too Small for Retirees

When 71-year-old Margaret Lewis opened her latest pension statement in Sydney, she noticed the increase. It was there—but it didn’t feel like much.

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Roberta Flack

March 19, 2026

$1,200 Cost-of-Living Boost Confirmed for Australians — Centrelink Relief Payments Begin March 2026

Across Australia, many households have been struggling with rising grocery bills, higher rents, and increasing energy costs. Pensioners, job seekers, and families relying

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Roberta Flack

March 6, 2026

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