July 2026 indexation: new Centrelink rates
On 1 July 2026, the following payments were re-indexed. Measure: CPI.
1 July indexes Family Tax Benefit rates and family income-test thresholds, plus the pension income and assets free areas, allowance asset limits and deeming thresholds — not the fortnightly pension and allowance rates themselves.
| Payment | Previous | New | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTB Part A — child under 13, maximum (per fortnight) | $227.36 | $235.48 | $8.12 |
| Pension income free area — single (per fortnight) | $218 | $226 | $8 |
| Deeming threshold — single (per year) | $64,200 | $66,800 | $2,600 |
Payments affected
- Family Tax Benefit Part A
- Family Tax Benefit Part B
- Age Pension
- JobSeeker Payment
- Parenting Payment (single)
See the full indexation schedule and all four yearly dates.
Rates current as of 1 July 2026. Source: DSS / Services Australia. Last checked 17 July 2026.