从2026年1月1日起,澳大利亚人获得较低的药物成本、更高的福利、扩大的牙科福利和更多的儿童保育支助。 Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Australians get lower drug costs, higher welfare, expanded dental benefits, and more childcare support.

自2026年1月1日起,澳大利亚人在药品福利计划下将面临较低的处方费用,非特许持有者支付的最高金额为每本25美元,低于31.60美元。 Starting January 1, 2026, Australians will face lower prescription costs under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, with non-concession holders paying a maximum of $25 per script, down from $31.60. 由于指数化,包括青年津贴和照料者津贴在内的福利付款每两周将增加17.60美元。 Welfare payments including Youth Allowance and Carer Allowance will rise by up to $17.60 per fortnight due to indexation. 儿童牙科福利表将把符合条件的儿童的覆盖率提高到每两年1 158美元以上。 The Child Dental Benefits Schedule will increase coverage to over $1,158 every two years for eligible children. 新的3日保障将确保每周至少有3天补贴儿童保育日。 A new 3-Day Guarantee will ensure at least three subsidized childcare days weekly. 从1月5日起,零售商必须接受现金,在上午7点至晚上9点之间亲自购买500美元以下的物品。 From January 5, retailers must accept cash for in-person purchases under $500 between 7am and 9pm. 护照费将升至422美元。 Passport fees will rise to $422. 州一级的变化包括新南威尔士州、维多利亚州和昆士兰州的收费增加,墨尔本的交通堵塞税和西澳大利亚州的票价降低。 State-level changes include toll increases in NSW, Victoria, and Queensland, with congestion levies in Melbourne and fare reductions in Western Australia.