What does this mean for clients receiving other grants and allowances?
Based on movements in the March 2026 Consumer Price Index, non-taxable entitlements [Independence Allowance and Lump Sums] will increase by 3.08% from 1 July 2026.
Funeral grants, survivor grants and weekly childcare payments will increase as follows:
Funeral grants: $8,236.40
Survivor’s grants: $8,830.47 for a partner and $4,415.25 for each child under 18 and each other dependent
Weekly childcare payments: $187.78 for one child, $112.67 each for two children and $262.88 in total for three or more children.