Child and student allowance increases in effect immediately

Child allowance is increased by 5 per cent and half the allowance will still be given for children of large families who are now university students.

With the government proposals now having passed into law by the House, the deputy welfare ministry is proceeding immediately with its implementation.

The two provisions will apply retrospectively from January 1, 2024.

According to the law, all people eligible for the child allowance will have a 5 per cent increase and will also receive the increase from January 1.