Centrelink cash boost coming for one million Australians trends now
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Almost one million Australians are set to receive an increase in their welfare payments next year.
The government will on Monday announce the largest indexation increase to payments for young people in over two decades.
From January 1, the basic rate of Youth Allowance for singles will go up by at least $19.10 a fortnight, with the maximum figure an extra $32.40 a fortnight.
This means, for singles, the maximum rate will increase to $569.80 a fortnight.
Those with dependent children can expect a boost of $41.40 to $729.60 per fortnight for singles and an increase of $35.20 for partnered recipients.
The government will on Monday announce the largest indexation increase to payments for young people in
