Age Pension Fortnightly Payments Rise Above $1,080 From 28 February 2026 — What Australian Retirees Need to Know
From 28 February 2026, eligible Age Pension recipients in Australia will see their fortnightly payments rise above the $1,080 threshold. The change is not a special bonus. It is not a one-off cost-of-living payment. It is a confirmed, ongoing increase to the standard fortnightly rate that reflects updated indexation and the government’s recognition that pension payments must … Read more