The same increase will apply to the disability support pension and carer payment, taking the total per fortnight, including energy supplement, to $1114.40 for singles and $862.60 for each member of a couple.
Maximum rates of Commonwealth rent assistance will also be increased by 10 per cent from today, with indexation applied on top.
Single recipients, with no children, renting on their own, and receiving the maximum rate will get an additional $23 per fortnight in rent assistance.
For families with one or two children, their payment will increase by $27.02 per fortnight.
Single JobSeeker recipients with an assessed partial capacity to work of zero to 14 hours per week will move to the higher rate of JobSeeker, receiving $849.50 a fortnight (including the energy supplement and pharmaceutical allowance).
For these recipients moving from the lower to higher rate, this will be an increase of $71.20 a fortnight.
Parenting payment single recipients are also benefiting from indexation, with their fortnightly payments increasing by $19.80 to $1026.30 a fortnight (including supplements).
"This indexation will deliver timely boosts to people receiving allowance payments and pensions, ensuring that these vulnerable cohorts have more money in their pockets for everyday expenses," Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth said.
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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/canadian-lottery-tickets-illustrative.jpg?id=53850349&width=2000&height=1500&coordinates=151%2C0%2C152%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>The <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/lotto-max-winning-numbers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lotto Max winning numbers</a> for Tuesday, October 22 are in, and you might be holding the ticket to some serious cash!</p><p>While this week's <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/lotto-max-jackpot" target="_blank" rel="noopener">jackpot</a> isn't as sky-high as past draws, $22 million is still enough to totally change your life. Plus, even though there aren't any Maxmillions up for grabs this time, there are still over 500,000 winners this week, so it's worth checking your ticket to see if you're one of them!</p><p>Ready to find out if fortune's on your side? Let's take a look at the latest <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/lotto-max" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lotto Max</a> results!</p><h3>What are the Lotto Max winning numbers for Tuesday, October 22?</h3><br/><p> The winning Lotto Max numbers for the October 22 draw are: <strong>07</strong>, <strong>08</strong>, <strong>23</strong>, <strong>30</strong>, <strong>32</strong>, <strong>33</strong> and <strong>49</strong>. The bonus number is<strong> 22</strong>.
</p><p>While no one snagged the $22 million jackpot, one lucky player who bought their ticket in Atlantic Canada is taking home a six-figure prize of $155,064.40 thanks to their six matching numbers plus bonus. Not too shabby for second place!</p><p>There were no Maxmillions this week since they don't show up until the jackpot reaches $50 million.</p><p>Since the jackpot wasn't won, it will keep on climbing, with the jackpot on Friday, October 25 estimated at $27 million. You have until 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday to get in on that draw.</p><h3>What were the Lotto Max winning numbers for Friday, October 18?</h3><br/><p>The Lotto Max winning numbers for Friday, October 18 were <strong>06</strong>, <strong>12</strong>, 13, 21, <strong>2</strong><strong>4</strong>, 30 and <strong>47</strong>. Plus,<strong> 34 </strong>was the bonus number. </p><p>There were no Maxmillions for that draw either since the jackpot was only $17 million.</p><p>While the jackpot went unclaimed, one player in Quebec scored big with the second-place prize, taking home $173,200 in the six numbers plus bonus category. Plus, over 600,000 other prizes were won, from free plays to cash prizes up to $4,000. So if you haven't checked your Friday ticket yet, get on it ASAP!</p><h3>How does Lotto Max work?</h3><br/><p>Lotto Max is one of Canada's biggest lottery games, with draws taking place twice a week — every Tuesday and Friday.</p><p>Each $5 ticket gives you three sets of seven numbers, ranging from 1 to 50. To win a prize, you'll need to match at least three numbers from one of your sets with the ones drawn. Some prize categories even use a bonus number, which is drawn along with the main numbers.</p><p>The prize amounts depend on ticket sales and are split among the winners in each tier. Here's a breakdown of what you could win:</p><ul>
<li>7/7 (jackpot) — average of $47.5 million (but you'll always know what the jackpot is when you buy your ticket)</li>
<li>6/7 plus bonus — average of $194,405</li>
<li>6/7 — average of $4,629 </li>
<li>5/7 plus bonus — average of $926 </li>
<li>5/7 — average of $105 </li>
<li>4/7 plus bonus — average of $50 </li>
<li>4/7 — $20 fixed prize</li>
<li>3/7 plus bonus — $20 fixed prize</li>
<li>3/7 — free play </li>
</ul><p>The Lotto Max jackpot starts at $10 million and can grow as high as $80 million if no one wins. Once the jackpot hits $50 million, extra $1 million Maxmillions prizes are added to the mix, giving you even more chances to win big.</p><p>All three of your sets of numbers are entered into the main draw, and if Maxmillions are in play, they're included in those draws too. To snag a Maxmillions prize, you'll need to match all seven numbers in a single set.</p><p>You can grab your tickets until 10:30 p.m. ET on draw nights.</p><p>While the odds of hitting the jackpot are about 1 in 33 million, your chances of winning any prize are around 1 in 7.</p><p>Good luck, Canada!</p><p><em>If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, refer to <a href="https://aidejeu.ca/en/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">these resources available across Quebec</a>. Help is available.</em></p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
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