MRCA/SRCA Rates History
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Statutory rates under the SRCA 1988
Weekly rate
Section of SRCA |
Name of Benefit |
1/7/2010 |
1/7/2009 |
1/7/2008 |
1/7/2007 |
1/7/2006 |
19(7) |
Incapacity . employee (per week) |
$402.06 |
$393.79 |
$379.74 |
$368.68 |
$356.90 |
19(8) |
Incapacity - Prescribed person (per week) |
$99.56 |
$97.51 |
$94.03 |
$91.29 |
$88.37 |
19(9) |
Incapacity - dependent child (per week) |
$49.75 |
$48.73 |
$46.99 |
$45.62 |
$44.16 |
29(1) |
Household Services (per week) |
$398.08 |
$389.89 |
$375.98 |
$365.03 |
$353.37 |
29(3) |
Attendant care service (per week) |
$398.08 |
$389.89 |
$375.98 |
$365.03 |
$353.37 |
30(1) |
Redemption - eligibility ceiling (per week) |
$99.56 |
$97.51 |
$94.03 |
$91.29 |
$88.37 |
137(1) |
Redemption - eligibility ceiling (per week) |
$99.56 |
$97.51 |
$94.03 |
$91.29 |
$88.37 |
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Section of SRCA |
Name of Benefit |
1/7/2005 |
1/7/2004 |
1/7/2003 |
1/7/2002 |
1/7/2001 |
19(7) |
Incapacity . employee (per week) |
$347.18 |
$338.38 |
$330.45
|
$320.83 |
$311.18 |
19(8) |
Incapacity - Prescribed person (per week) |
$85.96 |
$83.78 |
$81.81
|
$79.43 |
$77.04 |
19(9) |
Incapacity - dependent child (per week) |
$42.96 |
$41.87 |
$40.89
|
$39.70 |
$38.50 |
29(1) |
Household Services (per week) |
$343.74 |
$335.03 |
$327.18
|
$317.65 |
$308.10 |
29(3) |
Attendant care service (per week) |
$343.74 |
$335.03 |
$335.03
|
$317.65 |
$308.10 |
30(1) |
Redemption - eligibility ceiling (per week) |
$85.96 |
$83.78 |
$81.81
|
$79.43 |
$77.04 |
137(1) |
Redemption - eligibility ceiling (per week) |
$85.96 |
$83.78 |
$81.81
|
$79.43 |
$77.04 |
Section of SRCA |
Name of Benefit |
1/7/2010 |
1/7/2009 |
1/7/2008 |
13/5/2008 |
1/7/2007 |
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17(5) |
Death - dependent child (per week) |
$121.60 |
$118.17 |
$113.30 |
$110.00 |
$72.98 |
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Section of SRCA |
Name of Benefit |
1/7/2006 |
1/7/2005 |
1/7/2004 |
1/7/2003 |
1/7/2002 |
1/7/2001 |
17(5) |
Death - dependent child (per week) |
$70.65 |
$68.73 |
$66.99 |
$65.42
|
$63.52 |
$61.61 |
Section of SRCA |
Name of Benefit |
Date |
Rate |
Date |
Rate |
19(5) |
AWOTEFA |
18/11/2010 |
$1,889.10 |
19/8/2010 |
$1,884.45 |
19(5) |
AWOTEFA |
20/5/2010 |
$1,864.65 |
25/2/2010 |
$1,834.95 |
19(5) |
AWOTEFA |
13/8/2009 |
$1,796.25 |
19/11/2009 |
$1,802.85 |
19(5) |
AWOTEFA |
26/2/2009 |
$1,747.35 |
21/5/2009 |
$1,774.65 |
19(5) |
AWOTEFA |
14/8/2008 |
$1,698.30 |
13/11/2008 |
$1,717.65 |
19(5) |
AWOTEFA |
21/2/2008 |
$1,669.05 |
15/5/2008 |
$1,684.95 |
19(5) |
AWOTEFA |
16/8/07 |
$1,632.60 |
15/11/07 |
$1,655.40 |
19(5) |
AWOTEFA |
22/2/07 |
$1,588.35 |
17/5/07 |
$1,605.60 |
19(5) |
AWOTEFA |
17/8/06 |
$1,564.50 |
16/11/06 |
$1,576.95 |
19(5) |
AWOTEFA |
2/3/06 |
$1,544.25 |
18/5/06 |
$1,553.85 |
19(5) |
AWOTEFA |
18/8/05 |
$1,512.15 |
17/11/05 |
$1,533.90 |
19(5) |
AWOTEFA |
24/2/05 |
$1,457.80 |
19/5/05 |
$1,486.80 |
19(5) |
AWOTEFA |
19/8/04 |
$1,428.75 |
18/11/04 |
$1,440.00 |
19(5) |
AWOTEFA |
26/2/04 |
$1,409.40 |
20/5/04 |
$1,422.00 |
19(5) |
AWOTEFA |
14/8/03 |
$1,381.50 |
13/11/03 |
$1,397.10 |
19(5) |
AWOTEFA |
20/2/03 |
$1,334.40 |
22/5/03 |
$1,350.60 |
19(5) |
AWOTEFA |
15/8/03 |
$1,300.20 |
14/11/02 |
$1,318.20 |
19(5) |
AWOTEFA |
21/2/02 |
$1,273.05 |
16/5/02 |
$1,290.75 |
19(5) |
AWOTEFA |
16/8/01 |
$1,236.15 |
15/11/01 |
$1,257.75 |
19(5) |
AWOTEFA |
1/3/01 |
$1,203.75 |
17/5/01 |
$1,215.90 |
19(5) |
AWOTEFA |
17/8/00 |
$1,173.90 |
16/11/00 |
$1,197.15 |
19(5) |
AWOTEFA |
2/3/00 |
$1,144.80 |
18/5/00 |
$1,162.50 |
Lump Sum
Section of SRCA |
Name of Benefit |
1/7/2010 |
1/7/2009 |
1/7/2008 |
1/7/2007 |
1/7/2006 |
24(9) |
Lump sum permanent impairment |
$159,236.05 |
$155,960.87 |
$150,396.21 |
$146,015.74 |
$141,351.15 |
27(2) |
a) Impairment Component |
$29,856.78 |
$29,242.68 |
$28,199.31 |
$27,377.97 |
$26,503.36 |
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b) Non economic loss component |
$29,856.78 |
$29,242.68 |
$28,199.31 |
$27,377.97 |
$26,503.36 |
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Section of SRCA |
Name of Benefit |
1/7/2005 |
1/7/2004 |
1/7/2003 |
1/7/2002 |
1/7/2001 |
24(9) |
Lump sum permanent impairment |
$137,501.12 |
$134,016.69 |
$130,875.67 |
$127,063.76 |
$123,243.22 |
27(2) |
a) Impairment Component |
$25,781.48 |
$25,128.15 |
$24,539.20 |
$23,824.47 |
$23,108.12 |
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b) Non economic loss component |
$25,781.48 |
$25,128.15 |
$24,539.20 |
$23,824.47 |
$23,108.12 |
Section of SRCA |
Name of Benefit |
1/7/2010 |
1/7/2009 |
1/7/2008 |
13/5/2008 |
1/7/2007 |
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17(3) + 17(4) |
Death - Lump Sum |
$442,177.76 |
$429,716.00 |
$412,000.00 |
$400,000.00 |
$219,023.62 |
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Section of SRCA |
Name of Benefit |
1/7/2006 |
1/7/2005 |
1/7/2004 |
1/7/2003 |
1/7/2002 |
1/7/2001 |
17(3) + 17(4) |
Death - Lump Sum |
$212,026.74 |
$206,251.69 |
$201,025.04 |
$196,313.52 |
$190,595.65 |
$184,864.84 |
Section of SRCA |
Name of Benefit |
1/7/2010 |
1/7/2009 |
1/7/2008 |
13/4/2007 |
1/7/2006 |
18(2) |
Funeral expenses |
$10,138.75 |
$9,930.22 |
$9,575.91 |
$9,297.00 |
$4,894.39 |
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Section of SRCA |
Name of Benefit |
1/7/2005 |
1/7/2004 |
1/7/2003 |
1/7/2002 |
1/7/2001 |
18(2) |
Funeral expenses |
$4,761.08 |
$4,640.43 |
$4,531,67 |
$4,399.68 |
$4,267.39 |
Percentage Rate
Section of SRCA |
Name of Benefit |
1/7/2010 |
1/7/2009 |
1/7/2008 |
1/7/2007 |
1/7/2006 |
8 (9B) |
Indexation of NWE |
2.9% |
4.2% |
4.2% |
4.0% |
4.2% |
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Section of SRCA |
Name of Benefit |
1/7/2005 |
1/7/2004 |
1/7/2003 |
1/7/2002 |
1/7/2001 |
8 (9B) |
Indexation of NWE |
3.5% |
3.7% |
3.4% |
3.4% |
n/a |
Section of SRCA |
Name of Benefit |
1/7/2010 |
1/7/2009 |
1/7/2008 |
1/7/2007 |
27/4/2007 |
21 & 21A |
Weekly interest on Superannuation Lump Sums |
5.35% |
5.35% |
6.08% |
5.72% |
5.72% |
Per Kilometre
Section of SRCA |
Name of Benefit |
Date |
Rate |
16(6) |
Specified rate per kilometre |
1/7/2008 |
60 c/km |
16(6) |
Specified rate per kilometre |
1/7/2003 |
47 c/km |
16(6) |
Specified rate per kilometre |
1/7/2001 |
42 c/km |
16(6) |
Specified rate per kilometre |
8/11/2000 |
34 c/km |
16(6) |
Specified rate per kilometre |
29/5/1995 |
30 c/km |
16(6) |
Specified rate per kilometre |
24/12/1992 |
16 c/km |
16(6) |
Specified rate per kilometre |
1/7/1992 |
12 c/km |
16(6) |
Specified rate per kilometre |
1/7/1991 |
15 c/km |
16(6) |
Specified rate per kilometre |
1/12/1988 |
12 c/km |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/mrcasrca-rates-history/statutory-rates-under-srca-1988
Defence Act 1903 - additional benefits for ADF members and dependants where applicable
Name of Benefit | 1/7/2010 | 1/7/2009 | 1/7/2008 | 13/5/2008 | 1/7/2007 | 1/7/2006 | 1/7/2005 |
Additional Death Benefit | $48,817.06 | $47,395.78 | $45,485.40 | $44,160.58 | $263,184.20 - see note below* | $254,776.57 - see note below* | $247,837.13 - see note below* |
Dependant Child | $71,753.26 | $70,277.43 | $67,769.94 | $65,796.06 | $65,796.06 | $63,694.15 | $61,959.29 |
Severe Injury Adjustment | Maximum SRCA PI amount + $68,063.38 | $281,109.68 | $271,079.73 | $263,184.20 | $263,184.20 | $254,776.57 | $247,837.13 |
Financial Advice | $1,435.14 | $1,405.62 | $1,355.47 | $1,315.99 | $1,315.99 | $1,273.95 | $1,239.25 |
* The additional death benefit amount (ADB) was changed to a flat lump sum amount effective from 13 May 2008. Prior to 13 May 2008 the ADB amount is first reduced by the maximum SRCA Section 17 payment rate and then only the remaining amount is paid as the ADB amount. See Businessline TRIM record 09210765E and section1.2 of the SRCA Handbook.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/mrcasrca-rates-history/defence-act-1903-additional-benefits-adf-members-and-dependants-where-applicable
Statutory rates under the MRCA 2004
Weekly rate
Section of MRCA |
Name of Benefit |
1/7/2010 |
1/7/2009 |
1/7/2008 |
1/7/2007 |
1/7/2006 |
1/7/2005 |
1/7/2004 |
74(1) |
Maximum permanent impairment periodic payment |
$292.08 |
$286.07 |
$275.86 |
$267.83 |
$259.27 |
$252.21 |
$245.82 |
138(1)(a) |
Incapacity payment commutation limit |
$187.98 |
$184.11 |
$177.54 |
$172.37 |
$166.87 |
$162.32 |
$158.21 |
216(b) |
Household services |
$413.56 |
$405.05 |
$390.60 |
$379.22 |
$367.11 |
$357.11 |
$348.06 |
219(b) |
Attendant care services |
$413.56 |
$405.05 |
$390.60 |
$379.22 |
$367.11 |
$357.11 |
$348.06 |
254 |
Death Benefit for wholly or mainly dependent eligible young person (EYP) |
$82.71 |
$81.01 |
$78.12 |
$75.84 |
$73.42 |
$71.42 |
$69.61 |
104(1), 109(1), 141(1), 144(1), 164(1), 168(1) |
ADF Remuneration Loading Allowance |
$135.46 |
$130.88
|
$127.32 |
$123.85 |
$117.10 |
$114.80 |
$100.00 |
Section of MRCA |
Name of Benefit |
1/1/2009 |
1/7/2004 |
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300 |
Pharmaceutical Allowance * |
$3.00 |
$2.90 |
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Section of MRCA |
Name of Benefit |
20/9/2009 |
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MRCA supplement (low rate) |
$3.00 |
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MRCA supplement (high rate) |
$6.00 |
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*Note: Pharmaceutical allowance has been replaced by MRCA supplement from 20/9/2009
Section of MRCA |
Name of Benefit |
20/9/2010 |
20/3/2010 |
20/9/2009 |
20/3/2009 |
20/9/2008 |
198 |
Special Rate Disability Pension (SRDP) |
$546.45 |
$534.65 |
$511.05 |
$505.95 |
$498.90 |
234 |
Wholly Dependant Partner's Base (indexed) |
$329.20 |
$322.10 |
$307.90 |
$275.15 |
$289.70 |
234 |
Wholly Dependant Partner extra amount |
$20.15 |
$19.70 |
$18.80 |
$18.60 |
N/A |
234 |
Wholly Dependant Partner's Supplement |
$13.20 |
$13.00 |
$12.80 |
$9.75 |
$9.65 |
234 |
Wholly Dependant Partner Total |
$362.55 |
$354.80 |
$339.50 |
$303.50 |
$299.35 |
Section of MRCA |
Name of Benefit |
20/3/2008 |
20/9/2007 |
1/7/2007 |
20/3/2007 |
20/9/2006 |
198 |
Special Rate Disability Pension (SRDP) |
$485.25 |
$469.00 |
$459.70 |
$434.70 |
$426.45 |
234 |
Wholly Dependant Partner's Base (indexed) |
$281.80 |
$259.60 |
n/a |
$253.40 |
$246.95 |
234 |
Wholly Dependant Partner's Supplement |
$9.40 |
$9.25 |
n/a |
$9.15 |
$9.10 |
234 |
Wholly Dependant Partner Total |
$291.20 |
$281.35 |
n/a |
$275.05 |
$268.55 |
Section of MRCA |
Name of Benefit |
20/3/2006 |
20/9/2005 |
20/3/2005 |
20/9/2004 |
1/7/2004 |
198 |
Special Rate Disability Pension (SRDP) |
$416.05 |
$408.10 |
$399.40 |
$394.60 |
$389.10 |
234 |
Wholly Dependant Partner's Base (indexed) |
$240.95 |
$235.70 |
$229.50 |
$226.80 |
$223.65 |
234 |
Wholly Dependant Partner's Supplement |
$8.90 |
$8.75 |
$8.65 |
$8.55 |
$8.45 |
234 |
Wholly Dependant Partner Total |
$262.35 |
$256.95 |
$250.65 |
$247.85 |
$244.60 |
Section of MRCA |
Name of Benefit |
1/7/2010 |
1/10/2008 |
1/10/2007 |
1/7/2004 |
179 |
Federal Minimum Wage |
$569.90 |
$543.78 |
$522.12 |
$511.86 |
Lump Sum
Section of MRCA |
Name of Benefit |
1/7/2010 |
1/7/2009 |
1/7/2008 |
1/7/2007 |
1/7/2006 |
1/7/2005 |
1/7/2004 |
80(2) |
EYP dependent on member eligible for maximum PI compensation |
$75,191.88 |
$73,645.33 |
$71,017.68 |
$68,949.20 |
$66,746.56 |
$64,928.56 |
$63,283.20 |
82(1), 206(1), 240 |
Maximum financial advice compensation |
$1,503.83 |
$1,472.90 |
$1,420.35 |
$1,378.98 |
$1,334.93 |
$1,298.57 |
$1,265.66 |
234(2) |
Maximum additional death benefit for wholly dependent partner |
$125,319.80 |
$122,742.21
|
$118,362.79 |
$114,915.33 |
$111,244.27 |
$108,214.27 |
$105,472.00 |
252 |
Death benefit for dependent EYP |
$75,191.88 |
$73,645.33 |
$71,017.68 |
$68,949.20 |
$66,746.56 |
$64,928.56 |
$63,283.20 |
263(1)(a) |
Maximum death benefits for each “other dependant” |
$75,191.88 |
$73,645.33 |
$71,017.68 |
$68,949.20 |
$66,746.56 |
$64,928.56 |
$63,283.20 |
263(1)(b) |
Total death benefit available for all “other dependants” |
$238,107.62 |
$233,210.21 |
$224,889.31 |
$218,339.14 |
$211,364.12 |
$205,607.12 |
$200,396.80 |
Section of MRCA |
Name of Benefit |
1/7/2010 |
1/7/2009 |
1/7/2008 |
1/7/2007 |
267(3)(a) |
Maximum funeral expenses compensation |
$10,138.75 |
$9,930.22 |
$9,575.91 |
$9,297.00 |
Section of MRCA |
Name of Benefit |
13/4/2007 |
1/7/2006 |
1/7/2005 |
1/7/2004 |
267(3)(a) |
Maximum funeral expenses compensation |
$9,000.00 |
$5,117.23 |
$4,977.85 |
$4,851.71 |
Quarterly Rates
Section of MRCA |
Name of Benefit |
|
20/9/2008 |
20/3/2008 |
20/9/2007 |
221 |
Telephone Allowance * |
|
$23.00 |
$22.00 |
$22.00 |
221 |
Telephone Allowance- internet * |
|
$34.60 |
$33.00 |
n/a |
Section of MRCA |
Name of Benefit |
20/9/2006 |
20/9/2005 |
20/9/2004 |
1/7/2004 |
221 |
Telephone Allowance * |
$21.40 |
$20.40 |
$19.80 |
$19.20 |
*Note: quarterly telephone allowance has been replaced by fortnightly MRCA supplement payments from 20/9/2009
Per Kilometre
Section of MRCA |
Name of Benefit |
Date |
Rate |
193 |
Specified rate per kilometre |
1/10/2008 |
60 c/km |
193 |
Specified rate per kilometre |
1/7/2004 |
47 c/km |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/mrcasrca-rates-history/statutory-rates-under-mrca-2004
CPI increase to Commonwealth Superannuation Pension
Section of SRCA |
Section of MRCA |
Date |
Percentage Rate |
Date |
Percentage Rate |
20 & 21A |
134 & 136 |
18/6/2010 |
1.4% |
1/1/2010 |
1.3% |
20 & 21A |
134 & 136 |
June 2009 |
0.0% |
18/12/2008 |
2.7% |
20 & 21A |
134 & 136 |
20/6/2008 |
2.3% |
21/12/2007 |
1.9% |
20 & 21A |
134 & 136 |
22/6/2007 |
0% |
22/12/2006 |
2.5% |
20 & 21A |
134 & 136 |
22/6/2006 |
1.4% |
22/12/2005 |
1.6% |
20 & 21A |
134 & 136 |
24/6/2005 |
1.4% |
23/12/2004 |
0.9% |
20 & 21A |
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25/6/2004 |
1.4% |
25/12/2003 |
0.6% |
20 & 21A |
|
27/6/2003 |
2.0% |
27/12/2002 |
1.4% |
20 & 21A |
|
28/6/2002 |
1.8% |
28/12/2001 |
1.1% |
20 & 21A |
|
29/6/2001 |
6.0% |
1/7/2000 |
2.8% |
20 & 21A |
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18/6/1999 |
1.1% |
20/6/1997 |
1.3% |
20 & 21A |
|
21/6/1996 |
3.7% |
23/6/1995 |
3.9% |
20 & 21A |
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24/6/1994 |
1.4% |
25/6/1993 |
1.2% |
20 & 21A |
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26/6/1992 |
1.7% |
28/6/1991 |
4.9% |
20 & 21A |
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29/6/1990 |
8.6% |
20/10/1989 |
1.86567% |
20 & 21A |
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30/6/1989 |
6.8% |
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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/mrcasrca-rates-history/cpi-increase-commonwealth-superannuation-pension