The changes hitting us from April 1
The start of April will bring with it a number of changes that will affect Aussies, particularly those who use tolled roads and have private health insurance.
Private health insurance is undergoing a major change and for some it will prove a lot more expensive.
Healthcare will cost the hip pocket more on Monday with private insurance rates on the rise and rebates decreased.
A new rating system will also be enforced.
There will be four tiers – basic, bronze, silver and gold – with all prices increasing by an average of $6 to $14 a month.
Road tolls increase from April 1
Sydney drivers can also expect to fork out more for road tolls.
As more motorways come online, like the new M5 tunnel, more and higher tolls are as certain as taxes.
NRMA spokesman Peter Khoury said if drivers chose to pay the tolls they could get home 70 per cent faster.
Most tolls increase every three months by a few cents, but it adds up.
From Monday the Eastern Distributor will cost $7.61 for a car and $15.22 for a truck.
Those using the Cross City Tunnel will pay $5.77 and drivers on the M2 will fork out up to $7.52.
The Lane Cove Tunnel is one of the cheapest at just $3.35.
“That is a burden, so for some families in Western Sydney now up to 20 per cent of their weekly budget goes to transport costs,” Mr Khoury said.
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