Thousands of apprentices and trainees will be eligible for a $250 cash boost to support them as they complete their studies in Canberra. The one-off payment comes as the ACT government moves to offer more help for low-income households in its budget. Apprentices and trainees tend to earn just above the threshold to qualify for federal financial assistance, but are still lower income earners relative to others in Canberra, ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr said.
Other cost-of-living initiatives outlined in the budget included “targeted” relief to ease pressure on households through the territory government’s utilities concession, which will be increased from $750 to $800 per year to help more than 40,000 low-income households. Households will also benefit from the federal government’s $300 energy bill relief vouchers. When combined, the relief means one in five Canberra households receive $1100 in help for energy bills.
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