5.9 Defence Force Income Support Allowance (DFISA)(ceased 2022)

This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Defence Force Income Support Allowance which commenced on 20 September 2004 and ceased on 1 January 2022.  From 1 January 2022, adjusted disability income became exempt under the Social Security Act 1991 income test and thus DFISA became redundant.  DFISA was removed from the VEA under the Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Exempting Disability Payments from Income Testing and Other Measures) Act 1991.

These chapters are for historical reference only.

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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-5-income-support-allowances-and-benefits/59-defence-force-income-support-allowance-dfisaceased-2022

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5.9.1 Overview of DFISA (ceased 2022)

This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Defence Force Income Support Allowance which commenced on 20 September 2004 and ceased on 1 January 2022.  From 1 January 2022, adjusted disability income became exempt under the Social Security Act 1991 income test and thus DFISA became redundant.  DFISA was removed from the VEA under the Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Exempting Disability Payments from Income Testing and Other Measures) Act 1991.

These chapters are for historical reference only.

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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-5-income-support-allowances-and-benefits/59-defence-force-income-support-allowance-dfisaceased-2022/591-overview-dfisa-ceased-2022

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5.9.2 Administration of DFISA (Ceased 2022)

This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Defence Force Income Support Allowance which commenced on 20 September 2004 and ceased on 1 January 2022.  From 1 January 2022, adjusted disability income became exempt under the Social Security Act 1991 income test and thus DFISA became redundant.  DFISA was removed from the VEA under the Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Exempting Disability Payments from Income Testing and Other Measures) Act 1991.

These chapters are for historical reference only.

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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-5-income-support-allowances-and-benefits/59-defence-force-income-support-allowance-dfisa/592-administration-dfisa

DFISA Payability (ceased 2022)

This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Defence Force Income Support Allowance which commenced on 20 September 2004 and ceased on 1 January 2022.  From 1 January 2022, adjusted disability income became exempt under the Social Security Act 1991 income test and thus DFISA became redundant.  DFISA was removed from the VEA under the Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Exempting Disability Payments from Income Testing and Other Measures) Act 1991.

These chapters are for historical reference only.

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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-5-income-support-allowances-and-benefits/59-defence-force-income-support-allowance-dfisaceased-2022/592-administration-dfisa/dfisa-payability-ceased-2022

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DVA and Centrelink Arrangements (DFISA ceased 2022)

This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Defence Force Income Support Allowance which commenced on 20 September 2004 and ceased on 1 January 2022.  From 1 January 2022, adjusted disability income became exempt under the Social Security Act 1991 income test and thus DFISA became redundant.  DFISA was removed from the VEA under the Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Exempting Disability Payments from Income Testing and Other Measures) Act 1991.

These chapters are for historical reference only.

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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-5-income-support-allowances-and-benefits/59-defence-force-income-support-allowance-dfisaceased-2022/592-administration-dfisa/dva-and-centrelink-arrangements-dfisa-ceased-2022

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Social Security Payments Payable at Nil Rate (DFISA removed 2022)

This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Defence Force Income Support Allowance which commenced on 20 September 2004 and ceased on 1 January 2022.  From 1 January 2022, adjusted disability income became exempt under the Social Security Act 1991 income test and thus DFISA became redundant.  DFISA was removed from the VEA under the Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Exempting Disability Payments from Income Testing and Other Measures) Act 1991.

These chapters are for historical reference only.

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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-5-income-support-allowances-and-benefits/59-defence-force-income-support-allowance-dfisaceased-2022/592-administration-dfisa/social-security-payments-payable-nil-rate-dfisa-removed-2022

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ABSTUDY and DAFF Income Support Payments Reduced to Nil Rate (DFISA ceased 2022)

This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Defence Force Income Support Allowance which commenced on 20 September 2004 and ceased on 1 January 2022.  From 1 January 2022, adjusted disability income became exempt under the Social Security Act 1991 income test and thus DFISA became redundant.  DFISA was removed from the VEA under the Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Exempting Disability Payments from Income Testing and Other Measures) Act 1991.

These chapters are for historical reference only.

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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-5-income-support-allowances-and-benefits/59-defence-force-income-support-allowance-dfisaceased-2022/592-administration-dfisa/abstudy-and-daff-income-support-payments-reduced-nil-rate-dfisa-ceased-2022

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Electing Not to Receive DFISA (ceased 2022)

This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Defence Force Income Support Allowance which commenced on 20 September 2004 and ceased on 1 January 2022.  From 1 January 2022, adjusted disability income became exempt under the Social Security Act 1991 income test and thus DFISA became redundant.  DFISA was removed from the VEA under the Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Exempting Disability Payments from Income Testing and Other Measures) Act 1991.

These chapters are for historical reference only.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-5-income-support-allowances-and-benefits/59-defence-force-income-support-allowance-dfisaceased-2022/592-administration-dfisa/electing-not-receive-dfisa-ceased-2022

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Pensioner Dissatisfied with DFISA Rate (ceased 2022)

This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Defence Force Income Support Allowance which commenced on 20 September 2004 and ceased on 1 January 2022.  From 1 January 2022, adjusted disability income became exempt under the Social Security Act 1991 income test and thus DFISA became redundant.  DFISA was removed from the VEA under the Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Exempting Disability Payments from Income Testing and Other Measures) Act 1991.

These chapters are for historical reference only.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-5-income-support-allowances-and-benefits/59-defence-force-income-support-allowance-dfisaceased-2022/592-administration-dfisa/pensioner-dissatisfied-dfisa-rate-ceased-2022

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5.9.3 Calculation of DFISA (ceased 2022)

This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Defence Force Income Support Allowance which commenced on 20 September 2004 and ceased on 1 January 2022.  From 1 January 2022, adjusted disability income became exempt under the Social Security Act 1991 income test and thus DFISA became redundant.  DFISA was removed from the VEA under the Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Exempting Disability Payments from Income Testing and Other Measures) Act 1991.

These chapters are for historical reference only.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-5-income-support-allowances-and-benefits/59-defence-force-income-support-allowance-dfisaceased-2022/593-calculation-dfisa-ceased-2022

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DFISA Calculation (ceased 2022)

This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Defence Force Income Support Allowance which commenced on 20 September 2004 and ceased on 1 January 2022.  From 1 January 2022, adjusted disability income became exempt under the Social Security Act 1991 income test and thus DFISA became redundant.  DFISA was removed from the VEA under the Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Exempting Disability Payments from Income Testing and Other Measures) Act 1991.

These chapters are for historical reference only.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-5-income-support-allowances-and-benefits/59-defence-force-income-support-allowance-dfisaceased-2022/593-calculation-dfisa-ceased-2022/dfisa-calculation-ceased-2022

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DFISA Calculation and Compensation Recovery Rules (ceased 2022)

This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Defence Force Income Support Allowance which commenced on 20 September 2004 and ceased on 1 January 2022.  From 1 January 2022, adjusted disability income became exempt under the Social Security Act 1991 income test and thus DFISA became redundant.  DFISA was removed from the VEA under the Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Exempting Disability Payments from Income Testing and Other Measures) Act 1991.

These chapters are for historical reference only.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-5-income-support-allowances-and-benefits/59-defence-force-income-support-allowance-dfisaceased-2022/593-calculation-dfisa-ceased-2022/dfisa-calculation-and-compensation-recovery-rules-ceased-2022

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DFISA Calculation Examples (ceased 2022)

This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Defence Force Income Support Allowance which commenced on 20 September 2004 and ceased on 1 January 2022.  From 1 January 2022, adjusted disability income became exempt under the Social Security Act 1991 income test and thus DFISA became redundant.  DFISA was removed from the VEA under the Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Exempting Disability Payments from Income Testing and Other Measures) Act 1991.

These chapters are for historical reference only.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-5-income-support-allowances-and-benefits/59-defence-force-income-support-allowance-dfisaceased-2022/593-calculation-dfisa-ceased-2022/dfisa-calculation-examples-ceased-2022

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5.9.4 DFISA Bonus (ceased 2022)

This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Defence Force Income Support Allowance which commenced on 20 September 2004 and ceased on 1 January 2022.  From 1 January 2022, adjusted disability income became exempt under the Social Security Act 1991 income test and thus DFISA became redundant.  DFISA was removed from the VEA under the Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Exempting Disability Payments from Income Testing and Other Measures) Act 1991.

These chapters are for historical reference only.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-5-income-support-allowances-and-benefits/59-defence-force-income-support-allowance-dfisaceased-2022/594-dfisa-bonus-ceased-2022

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5.9.5 Bereavement Payments and DFISA (ceased 2022)

This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Defence Force Income Support Allowance which commenced on 20 September 2004 and ceased on 1 January 2022.  From 1 January 2022, adjusted disability income became exempt under the Social Security Act 1991 income test and thus DFISA became redundant.  DFISA was removed from the VEA under the Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Exempting Disability Payments from Income Testing and Other Measures) Act 1991.

These chapters are for historical reference only.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-5-income-support-allowances-and-benefits/59-defence-force-income-support-allowance-dfisaceased-2022/595-bereavement-payments-and-dfisa-ceased-2022

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5.9.6 Other DFISA Impacts (ceased 2022)

This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Defence Force Income Support Allowance which commenced on 20 September 2004 and ceased on 1 January 2022.  From 1 January 2022, adjusted disability income became exempt under the Social Security Act 1991 income test and thus DFISA became redundant.  DFISA was removed from the VEA under the Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Exempting Disability Payments from Income Testing and Other Measures) Act 1991.

These chapters are for historical reference only.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-5-income-support-allowances-and-benefits/59-defence-force-income-support-allowance-dfisaceased-2022/596-other-dfisa-impacts-ceased-2022

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