New driving regulations, imposing stricter rules for P-plate drivers, have been introduced in 2025 across several Australian states to make the roads safe and reduce accidents involving amateur drivers. The changes entail stricter rules regarding mobile phone use, road passenger laws, and vehicle restrictions. It is imperative for new drivers to comprehend these changes so … Read more
Accordingly, the Australian Government announced the 2025 Austudy payment rate of $699.50 fortnightly for applicants duly deemed eligible. This assistance is designed to help students and apprentices aged 25 or over in paying for the real expenses of living while pursuing full-time study or carrying out an approved apprenticeship. It would be one of those … Read more
Just the utterance of parking fines in Australia brings about endless debates. And the very fine of $230 that punishes thousands of drivers for parking violations in certain major cities has ignited yet another fire in these debates. In the eyes of the councils, such fines are necessary for maintaining law and order with respect … Read more
In 2025, two Centrelink payments will be made by the Australian Government, a one-off $250 payment for the cost of living and a larger lump sum payment of $1,300 to those eligible. These payments are mechanisms employed by the government in light of inflation and heavy price increases to give some financial respite to low- … Read more
The Australian Government has confirmed the increase in Age Pension for 2025, thus finally alleviating some suffering from the increased cost in living for seniors. This adjustment is part of regular indexing and aims to keep pension payments commensurate with inflation and wage growth. Why the Pension Is Increasing The Age Pension is reviewed semiannually … Read more