Cost of living Australia – Indians in Australia

Centrelink Payments Rise in September 2026: What Indian-Australian Families Need to Know

August 21, 2026 by The Indian

Indian-Australian family reviewing household finances ahead of September 2026 Centrelink payment increases

Centrelink payment rates will rise from 20 September 2026. Here are the key Age Pension, JobSeeker, Parenting Payment and Rent Assistance changes for eligible Indian-Australian households.

Tax Time 2026 Checklist for Indian Australians: What to Check Before You Lodge

June 27, 2026 by The Indian

Indian Australian couple reviewing receipts and tax records at home before lodging an Australian tax return

A practical tax-time checklist for Indian Australians covering ATO record keeping, work-from-home claims, super, bank details and common migrant-family issues before lodging a 2025–26 return.