March Budget 2022-23
We're delivering a range of March Budget 2022-23 measures to improve the services we provide to you, through Medicare, Centrelink and Child Support.
The March Budget 2022-23 was updated in October 2022, due to the change in Government. Read more about the October Budget 2022-23.
Portfolio Budget Statements
The 2022-23 March Portfolio Budget Statements were tabled on Tuesday 29 March.
Budget measures
Some Budget measures are subject to the passage of legislation. There may be updates so you should regularly check for new information that might be of interest.
Families
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Treasury Portfolio – resourcing for Government priorities
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Women's Economic Security Package
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Improving services
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Cost of Living Payment
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Job seekers
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Boosting Participation and Building Australia’s Workforce
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Migrants, refugees and visitors
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Changes To Visa Rules – supplementing Australia's workforce during the recovery
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Humanitarian Program 2022-23 and Update on Afghan Arrivals
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Migration Program — 2022-23 planning levels
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Older Australians
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Supporting Retirees – extension of the temporary reduction in superannuation minimum drawdown rates
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Rural and remote Australians
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Remote Engagement Program
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Students and trainees
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Investing in Skills Development and Growing Australia’s Workforce
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Your health
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COVID-19 Response Package – ageing and aged care
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COVID-19 Response Package – guaranteeing Medicare and access to medicines
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COVID-19 Response Package – vaccines and treatments
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Guaranteeing Medicare – Medical Benefits Schedule new and amended listings
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Guaranteeing Medicare – Supporting Patient Access to magnetic resonance imaging
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Health Delivery Modernisation Program – phase three
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Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme – lowering the Safety Net threshold
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Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme new and amended listings
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Preventative Health
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Prioritising Mental Health
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Women’s Health Package
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