By Maddison Leach
Publication Date: 2026-03-31 18:11:00
Several websites claimed a pension “update” was planned for April 1st.
Other websites stated that new retirement planning rules would also come into effect from today and that drivers over 65 would also come into effect.
The claims were often accompanied by AI-generated images and misleading articles that appeared to be written with the help of AI.
And this isn’t the first time misinformation spread on AI-powered websites has fooled Australians.
However, nothing will change with the old age pension, which was last adjusted on March 20th.
The government last month raised pensions to reflect cost-of-living pressures.
In addition, on March 20, pension rates were increased, which affected old-age pension recipients.
