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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Sharlotte Thou

Centrelink payments increase, passport fees up, import bans and pay rises: all the changes in Australia on 1 January

People walk through Sydney CBD
Centrelink payments boost, passport fees go up, new vehicle efficiency standards and changes to 20 Australian awards are among the 1 January changes on New Year’s Day 2025. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters

With the new year come new policies, laws, taxes and reforms. Here’s everything to know about changes on 1 January, 2025 that could affect you.

Centrelink payments will increase

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