September 2026 indexation: new Centrelink rates
On 20 September 2026, the following payments were re-indexed. Measure: Pensions: higher of CPI and PBLCI, benchmarked to MTAWE; allowances and Rent Assistance: CPI.
The before-and-after figures for this event are published on its effective date.
Payments affected
- Age Pension
- Disability Support Pension
- Carer Payment
- JobSeeker Payment
- Parenting Payment (single)
- Parenting Payment (partnered)
- Commonwealth Rent Assistance
- ABSTUDY Living Allowance
- Youth Allowance (job seekers)
- Pension Supplement
See the full indexation schedule and all four yearly dates.
Rates current as of 20 September 2026. Source: DSS / Services Australia. Last checked 17 July 2026.