2011

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September 2011

Date of effect: 20 September 2011

Effective payday 22 September 2011

This document contains DVA rates, allowances and limits.

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Service Pension (SP) Rates, Supplements & Allowances

	01/07/2011	20/09/2011
Service pension MBR (non-transitional)		Fortnightly
Combined couples rate	$1,011.40	$1,038.80	$27.40
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$670.90	$689.00	$18.10
Partnered (each)	$505.70	$519.40	$13.70

Pension MBR Factor	N/A	1.027	N/A

Pension supplement (non-transitional)
Combined couples rate
Pension supplement	$88.00	$90.20	$2.20
Minimum pension supplement	$47.40	$48.60	$1.20
Single
Pension supplement	$58.40	$59.80	$1.40
Minimum pension supplement	$31.40	$32.20	$0.80
Basic pension supplement	$20.40	$20.90	$0.50
Tax exempt pension supplement	$38.00	$38.90	$0.90
Pension supplement component for pension bonus	$20.40	$20.90	$0.50
Partnered (each)
Pension supplement	$44.00	$45.10	$1.10
Minimum pension supplement	$23.70	$24.30	$0.60
Basic pension supplement	$17.00	$17.40	$0.40
Tax exempt pension supplement	$27.00	$27.70	$0.70
Pension supplement component for pension bonus	$17.00	$17.40	$0.40

Total Service pension
Combined couples rate	$1,099.40	$1,129.00	$29.60
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$729.30	$748.80	$19.50
Partnered (each)	$549.70	$564.50	$14.80

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/07/2011	20/09/2011
Transitional pension rate
Single		Fortnightly
Transitional pension rate	$650.90	$667.20	$16.30
Minimum pension supplement	$31.40	$32.20	$0.80
Basic pension supplement	$597.00	$611.90	$14.90
Tax exempt pension supplement	$53.90	$55.30	$1.40
Partnered (each)
Transitional pension rate	$525.70	$538.80	$13.10
Minimum pension supplement	$23.70	$24.30	$0.60
Basic pension supplement	$498.70	$511.20	$12.50
Tax exempt pension supplement	$27.00	$27.60	$0.60

Income support supplement
Ceiling rate	$220.80	$226.80	$6.00
Minimum payment amount (single)	$31.40	$32.20	$0.80
Minimum payment amount (partnered)	$23.70	$24.30	$0.60
Tax exempt amount (single)	$31.40	$32.20	$0.80
Tax exempt amount (partnered)	$23.70	$24.30	$0.60

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/07/2011	20/09/2011		01/07/2011	20/09/2011
Income support allowances
Remote area allowance		Fortnightly
Single rate, including illness separated, respite care, and partnered where the partner does not receive RAA	$18.20	$18.20	$0.00
Partnered (combined) (both receiving RAA)	$15.60	$15.60	$0.00
Child	$7.30	$7.30	$0.00

Seniors supplement		Quarterly			Annual
Single annual	N/A	N/A	N/A	$816.40	$837.20	$20.80
Single (current quarter - paid in 3 months)	$206.34	$209.30	$2.96	N/A	N/A	N/A
Single (previous quarter - paid next payday)	$206.34	$206.34	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Partnered annual	N/A	N/A	N/A	$616.20	$631.80	$15.60
Partnered (current quarter - paid in 3 months)	$155.74	$157.95	$2.21	N/A	N/A	N/A
Partnered (previous quarter - paid next payday)	$155.74	$155.74	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Veterans supplement		Fortnightly
Veterans supplement (P)	$6.00	$6.00	$0.00
Veterans supplement (T)	$6.00	$6.00	$0.00

Crisis payment		Per Event
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$364.65	$374.40	$9.75
Partnered (each)	$274.85	$282.25	$7.40

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/07/2011	20/09/2011
Rent assistance
No children		Fortnightly
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$116.40	$119.40	$3.00
Partnered (combined)	$109.80	$112.60	$2.80
SSA Age Pensioner, shared accommodation	$77.60	$79.60	$2.00
1-2 children
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$136.78	$140.14	$3.36
Partnered (combined)	$136.78	$140.14	$3.36
3 or more children
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$154.56	$158.48	$3.92
Partnered (combined)	$154.56	$158.48	$3.92

Rent assistance threshold
No children
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$103.60	$106.20	$2.60
Partnered (combined)	$168.60	$172.80	$4.20
With children
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$136.36	$139.72	$3.36
Partnered (combined)	$201.74	$206.78	$5.04

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/07/2011	20/09/2011
Education Entry Payment		Annual
Education Entry Payment	$208.00	$208.00	$0.00

Dependent child add-on		Fortnightly
Child 12 or younger	$112.00	$112.00	$0.00
Child 13 - 15 years old	$161.42	$161.42	$0.00

Guardian allowance		Fortnightly
Guardian allowance	$54.32	$54.32	$0.00

Extra allowable amount		Annual
Extra allowable amount	$135,000.00	$135,000.00	$0.00

Maximum pension bonus
Single		Annual
1 bonus period	$1,689.50	$1,735.00	$45.50
2 bonus periods	$6,758.10	$6,940.00	$181.90
3 bonus periods	$15,205.80	$15,615.00	$409.20
4 bonus periods	$27,032.60	$27,759.90	$727.30
5 bonus periods	$42,238.40	$43,374.90	$1,136.50
Partnered
1 bonus period	$1,277.50	$1,311.90	$34.40
2 bonus periods	$5,109.90	$5,247.80	$137.90
3 bonus periods	$11,497.30	$11,807.50	$310.20
4 bonus periods	$20,439.70	$20,991.00	$551.30
5 bonus periods	$31,937.00	$32,798.50	$861.50

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference

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Income and Assets Limits, Thresholds & Income Free Areas

Service Pension (SP), Income Support Supplement (ISS) and Age Pension (AP)	01/07/2011	20/09/2011
Aged care
Standard pensioner contribution		Fortnightly
Standard pensioner contribution - general	$563.50	$578.76	$15.26
Standard pensioner contribution - phased	$536.62	$558.04	$21.42
Standard pensioner contribution - protected resident	$514.36	$528.22	$13.86
Standard pensioner contribution - certain pre 2008 reform residents	$640.64	$657.86	$17.22
Income and Asset limits		Annual
Minimum permissable asset value	$39,000.00	$40,500.00	$1,500.00
Partially supported resident	$102,544.00	$107,850.40	$5,306.40
Concessional resident	$39,000.00	$40,500.00	$1,500.00
Assisted resident	$63,000.00	$64,500.00	$1,500.00
Threshold amount	$6,175.00	$6,341.40	$166.40

Seniors Health Card Income Limit		Annual
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$50,000.00	$50,000.00	$0.00
Partnered (each)	$40,000.00	$40,000.00	$0.00

Child income limits		Limit
Child 15 or younger (per week)	$181.10	$181.10	$0.00
Child 16 or older (per annum)	$9,925.50	$9,925.50	$0.00

Assets value limit
Homeowner		Limit
Single	$186,750.00	$186,750.00	$0.00
Partnered (each) including illness separated and respite care	$132,500.00	$132,500.00	$0.00
Non-homeowner
Single	$321,750.00	$321,750.00	$0.00
Partnered (each) including illness separated and respite care	$200,000.00	$200,000.00	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/07/2011	20/09/2011
Asset Levels at which SP ceases (non-transitional)
Low Limit		Limit
Not a Member of a Couple	$673,000.00	$686,000.00	$13,000.00
Partnered - combined	$998,000.00	$1,018,000.00	$20,000.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,237,500.00	$1,263,500.00	$26,000.00
High Limit (without RA)
Not a Member of a Couple	$808,000.00	$821,000.00	$13,000.00
Partnered - combined	$1,133,000.00	$1,153,000.00	$20,000.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,372,500.00	$1,398,500.00	$26,000.00

Asset Levels at which SP ceases (transitional)
Low Limit
Not a Member of a Couple	$620,750.00	$631,750.00	$11,000.00
Partnered - combined	$966,000.00	$983,500.00	$17,500.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,133,000.00	$1,155,000.00	$22,000.00
High Limit (without RA)
Not a Member of a Couple	$755,750.00	$766,750.00	$11,000.00
Partnered - combined	$1,101,000.00	$1,118,500.00	$17,500.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,268,000.00	$1,290,000.00	$22,000.00

Special disability trust asset limit		Limit
Asset value limit	$578,500.00	$578,500.00	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/07/2011	20/09/2011
Income Limit at which SP/ISS/AP ceases (non-transitional)
SP with no Rent Assistance		Fortnightly
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,608.60	$1,647.60	$39.00
Partnered - combined	$2,462.80	$2,522.00	$59.20
Illness Separated - combined	$3,181.20	$3,259.20	$78.00
SP with Maximum Rent Assistance
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,841.40	$1,886.40	$45.00
Partnered - combined	$2,682.40	$2,747.20	$64.80
Illness Separated - combined	$3,646.80	$3,736.80	$90.00

Income Limit at which SP/ISS/AP ceases (transitional)
SP with no Rent Assistance
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,777.25	$1,818.00	$40.75
Partnered - combined	$2,892.50	$2,958.00	$65.50
Illness Separated - combined	$3,518.50	$3,600.00	$81.50
Additional amount per dependent child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00
SP with Maximum Rent Assistance
Not a Member of a Couple	$2,068.25	$2,116.50	$48.25
Partnered - combined	$3,167.00	$3,239.50	$72.50
Illness Separated - combined	$4,100.50	$4,197.00	$96.50
Additional amount per dependent child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/07/2011	20/09/2011
Income and assets reduction limit		Fortnightly
Single	$109.40	$112.10	$2.70
Partnered (each), including illness separated and respite care	$94.10	$96.50	$2.40

Income free area		Fortnightly
Single	$150.00	$150.00	$0.00
Partnered (combined), including illness separated and respite care	$264.00	$264.00	$0.00
Additional amount for dependent children (transitional only)	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

Maintenance income free area		Annual
Amount per person (1 child)	$1,401.60	$1,401.60	$0.00
Amount per additional child	$467.20	$467.20	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/07/2011	20/09/2011
Deeming thresholds		Limit
Single	$44,600.00	$44,600.00	$0.00
Partnered (combined), including illness separated and respite care	$74,400.00	$74,400.00	$0.00

Exempt funeral investment threshold		Limit
Exempt funeral investment threshold	$11,250.00	$11,250.00	$0.00

Primary production attribution threshold		Limit
Primary production attribution threshold (assets)	$1,052,750.00	$1,052,750.00	$0.00
Primary production attribution threshold (income)	$46,355.00	$46,355.00	$0.00

SHA assessable amount		Fortnightly
Single non-transitional service pension	$610.90	$629.00	$18.10
Partnered non-transitional service pension	$505.70	$519.40	$13.70
Single transitional service pension	$577.30	$592.20	$14.90
Partnered transitional service pension	$481.70	$493.70	$12.00
War widow pension	$652.00	$671.30	$19.30
Single income support supplement	$189.40	$194.60	$5.20
Partnered income support supplement	$197.10	$202.50	$5.40

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/07/2011	20/09/2011
Minimum rent for maximum Rent Assistance (RA)
Single		Fortnightly
No children	$258.80	$265.40	$6.60
1-2 children	$318.73	$326.57	$7.84
3 or more children	$342.44	$351.03	$8.59
Partnered
No children	$315.00	$322.93	$7.93
1-2 children	$384.11	$393.63	$9.52
3 or more children	$407.82	$418.09	$10.27

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/07/2011	20/09/2011
Income limit for Gold Card with SP (non-transitional)		Fortnightly
Not a Member of a Couple	$368.80	$374.20	$5.40
Partnered - each	$320.20	$325.00	$4.80
Partnered - combined	$640.40	$650.00	$9.60

Income limit for Gold Card with SP (transitional)
Not a Member of a Couple
No Children	$423.50	$430.25	$6.75
1 Child	$448.10	$454.85	$6.75
2 Children	$472.70	$479.45	$6.75
3 Children	$497.30	$504.05	$6.75
4 Children	$521.90	$528.65	$6.75
5 Children	$546.50	$553.25	$6.75
6 Children	$571.10	$577.85	$6.75
7 Children	$595.70	$602.45	$6.75
8 Children	$620.30	$627.05	$6.75
9 Children	$644.90	$651.65	$6.75
10 Children	$669.50	$676.25	$6.75
Additional per child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

Partnered - each
No Children	$367.25	$373.25	$6.00
Partnered - combined
No Children	$734.50	$746.50	$12.00
1 Child	$759.10	$771.10	$12.00
2 Children	$783.70	$795.70	$12.00
3 Children	$808.30	$820.30	$12.00
4 Children	$832.90	$844.90	$12.00
5 Children	$857.50	$869.50	$12.00
6 Children	$882.10	$894.10	$12.00
7 Children	$906.70	$918.70	$12.00
8 Children	$931.30	$943.30	$12.00
9 Children	$955.90	$967.90	$12.00
10 Children	$980.50	$992.50	$12.00
Additional per child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/07/2011	20/09/2011
Asset limit for Gold Card with SP
Low Limit		Limit
Not a Member of a Couple	$259,750.00	$261,500.00	$1,750.00
Partnered - combined	$390,500.00	$394,000.00	$3,500.00
High Limit
Not a Member of a Couple	$394,750.00	$396,500.00	$1,750.00
Partnered - combined	$525,500.00	$529,000.00	$3,500.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/07/2011	20/09/2011
Financial asset notification limits (non-transitional)
Single		Limit
Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner)	$102,688.89	$102,688.89	$0.00
Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$102,688.89	$102,688.89	$0.00
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner)	$263,484.44	$267,528.89	$4,044.44
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$263,484.44	$267,528.89	$4,044.44
Age pension max rate (homeowner)	$101,533.33	$101,533.33	$0.00
Age pension max rate (non-homeowner)	$101,533.33	$101,533.33	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (income)	$1,155.56	$1,155.56	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (assets)	$750.00	$750.00	$0.00

Partnered - combined
Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner)	$179,644.44	$179,644.44	$0.00
Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$179,644.44	$179,644.44	$0.00
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner)	$512,964.44	$521,746.67	$8,782.22
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$512,964.44	$521,746.67	$8,782.22
Age pension max rate (homeowner)	$177,333.33	$177,333.33	$0.00
Age pension max rate (non-homeowner)	$177,333.33	$177,333.33	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (income)	$2,311.11	$2,311.11	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (assets)	$1,500.00	$1,500.00	$0.00

Financial asset notification limits (transitional)
Single
Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner)	$102,977.78	$102,977.78	$0.00
Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$102,977.78	$102,977.78	$0.00
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner)	$297,428.89	$300,751.11	$3,322.22
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$297,428.89	$300,751.11	$3,322.22
Age pension max rate (homeowner)	$101,533.33	$101,533.33	$0.00
Age pension max rate (non-homeowner)	$101,533.33	$101,533.33	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (income)	$1,444.44	$1,444.44	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (assets)	$750.00	$750.00	$0.00

Partnered - combined
Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner)	$180,222.22	$180,222.22	$0.00
Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$180,222.22	$180,222.22	$0.00
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner)	$634,240.00	$643,195.56	$8,955.56
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$634,240.00	$643,195.56	$8,955.56
Age pension max rate (homeowner)	$177,333.33	$177,333.33	$0.00
Age pension max rate (non-homeowner)	$177,333.33	$177,333.33	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (income)	$2,888.89	$2,888.89	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (assets)	$1,500.00	$1,500.00	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/07/2011	20/09/2011
Adjusted Income at which ISS reduces (non-transitional)		Fortnightly
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,167.00	$1,194.00	$27.00
Partnered - combined	$1,579.60	$1,614.80	$35.20
Illness Separated - combined	$2,298.00	$2,352.00	$54.00

Adjusted Income at which ISS reduces (transitional)
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,225.25	$1,251.00	$25.75
Partnered - combined	$1,788.50	$1,824.00	$35.50
Illness Separated - combined	$2,414.50	$2,466.00	$51.50
Additional amount per dependent child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/07/2011	20/09/2011
Assets at which ISS reduces (non-transitional)
Homeowner		Limit
Not a Member of a Couple	$525,750.00	$534,750.00	$9,000.00
Partnered - combined	$704,000.00	$715,500.00	$11,500.00
Illness Separated - combined	$943,000.00	$961,000.00	$18,000.00
Non-homeowner
Not a Member of a Couple	$660,750.00	$669,750.00	$9,000.00
Partnered - combined	$839,000.00	$850,500.00	$11,500.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,078,000.00	$1,096,000.00	$18,000.00

Assets at which ISS reduces (transitional)
Homeowner
Not a Member of a Couple	$473,500.00	$480,500.00	$7,000.00
Partnered - combined	$672,000.00	$681,000.00	$9,000.00
Illness Separated - combined	$838,500.00	$852,500.00	$14,000.00
Non-homeowner
Not a Member of a Couple	$608,500.00	$615,500.00	$7,000.00
Partnered - combined	$807,000.00	$816,000.00	$9,000.00
Illness Separated - combined	$973,500.00	$987,500.00	$14,000.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/07/2011	20/09/2011
Income at which minimum supplement paid (non-transitional)		Fortnightly
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,545.80	$1,583.20	$37.40
Partnered - combined	$2,368.00	$2,424.80	$56.80
Illness Separated - combined	$3,055.60	$3,130.40	$74.80

Income at which minimum supplement paid (transitional)
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,698.75	$1,737.50	$38.75
Partnered - combined	$2,774.00	$2,836.50	$62.50
Illness Separated - combined	$3,361.50	$3,439.00	$77.50
Additional amount per dependent child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/07/2011	20/09/2011
Assets at which minimum supplement paid (non-transitional)
Homeowner		Limit
Not a Member of a Couple	$652,250.00	$664,500.00	$12,250.00
Partnered - combined	$966,500.00	$985,500.00	$19,000.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,196,000.00	$1,220,500.00	$24,500.00
Non-homeowner
Not a Member of a Couple	$787,250.00	$799,500.00	$12,250.00
Partnered - combined	$1,101,500.00	$1,120,500.00	$19,000.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,331,000.00	$1,355,500.00	$24,500.00

Assets at which minimum supplement paid (transitional)
Homeowner
Not a Member of a Couple	$599,750.00	$610,250.00	$10,500.00
Partnered - combined	$934,500.00	$951,000.00	$16,500.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,091,000.00	$1,112,000.00	$21,000.00
Non-homeowner
Not a Member of a Couple	$734,750.00	$745,250.00	$10,500.00
Partnered - combined	$1,069,500.00	$1,086,000.00	$16,500.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,226,000.00	$1,247,000.00	$21,000.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/07/2011	20/09/2011
Adjusted income (excl WWP) at which ISS ceases (non-transitional)
ISS with no Rent Assistance		Fortnightly
Not a Member of a Couple	$869.90	$888.90	$19.00
Partnered - combined	$1,724.10	$1,763.30	$39.20
Illness Separated - combined	$2,442.50	$2,500.50	$58.00
ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,102.70	$1,127.70	$25.00
Partnered - combined	$1,943.70	$1,988.50	$44.80
Illness Separated - combined	$2,908.10	$2,978.10	$70.00

Adjusted income (excl WWP) at which ISS ceases (transitional)
ISS with no Rent Assistance
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,038.55	$1,059.30	$20.75
Partnered - combined	$2,153.80	$2,199.30	$45.50
Illness Separated - combined	$2,779.80	$2,841.30	$61.50
Additional amount per dependent child	$61.50	$61.50	$0.00
ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,329.55	$1,357.80	$28.25
Partnered - combined	$2,428.30	$2,480.80	$52.50
Illness Separated - combined	$3,361.80	$3,438.30	$76.50
Additional amount per dependent child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/september-2011/income-and-assets-limits-thresholds-income-free-areas

Disability Pension Rates & Supplements

	01/07/2011	20/09/2011
Disability pension		Fortnightly
Special rate	$1,113.70	$1,143.80	$30.10
Intermediate rate	$755.80	$776.30	$20.50
EDA	$614.80	$631.50	$16.70
General rate 100%	$395.70	$406.40	$10.70
General rate 95%	$375.92	$386.08	$10.17
General rate 90%	$356.13	$365.76	$9.63
General rate 85%	$336.35	$345.44	$9.09
General rate 80%	$316.56	$325.12	$8.56
General rate 75%	$296.78	$304.80	$8.02
General rate 70%	$276.99	$284.48	$7.49
General rate 65%	$257.21	$264.16	$6.95
General rate 60%	$237.42	$243.84	$6.42
General rate 55%	$217.64	$223.52	$5.88
General rate 50%	$197.85	$203.20	$5.35
General rate 45%	$178.07	$182.88	$4.82
General rate 40%	$158.28	$162.56	$4.28
General rate 35%	$138.50	$142.24	$3.75
General rate 30%	$118.71	$121.92	$3.21
General rate 25%	$98.93	$101.60	$2.68
General rate 20%	$79.14	$81.28	$2.14
General rate 15%	$59.36	$60.96	$1.61
General rate 10%	$39.57	$40.64	$1.07

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/07/2011	20/09/2011
War/Defence Widow(er) Pension		Fortnightly
Extra amount	$41.10	$42.30	$1.20
Indexed amount	$670.90	$689.00	$18.10
GST Supplement	$26.70	$27.40	$0.70
Total	$738.70	$758.70	$20.00

Orphan pension		Fortnightly
Single	$88.40	$88.40	$0.00
Double	$176.60	$176.60	$0.00

Specific disability amounts		Fortnightly
Items 1-6	$584.30	$598.90	$14.60
Item 7	$192.90	$199.80	$6.90
Item 8	$130.20	$134.90	$4.70
Item 9	$111.60	$115.60	$4.00
Item 10	$111.60	$115.60	$4.00
Item 11	$55.90	$57.90	$2.00
Item 12	$29.10	$30.10	$1.00
Item 13	$55.90	$57.90	$2.00
Item 14	$29.10	$30.10	$1.00
Item 15	$43.20	$44.80	$1.60

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference	Old rate	New Rate	Difference

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/september-2011/disability-pension-rates-supplements

Disability Pension Allowances

	01/07/2011	20/09/2011		01/07/2011	20/09/2011
Clothing allowance		Fortnightly
Low rate	$5.60	$5.80	$0.20
Mid rate	$8.20	$8.50	$0.30
High rate	$12.10	$12.50	$0.40
Double rate	$17.70	$18.30	$0.60
Attendant allowance
Low rate	$144.40	$149.60	$5.20
High rate	$289.20	$299.60	$10.40
Recreation transport allowance
Low rate	$38.50	$39.90	$1.40
High rate	$77.20	$80.00	$2.80		One off
Funeral benefit (one off)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,000.00	$2,000.00	$0.00
Decoration allowance	$2.10	$2.10	$0.00		Annual
VC allowance	N/A	N/A	N/A	$3,848.00	$3,987.00	$139.00
Vehicle allowance	$77.20	$80.00	$2.80
AMS allowances
Standard rate	$729.30	$748.80	$19.50
Married rate	$549.70	$564.50	$14.80
ATO Car Limit for GST exemption and Motorcycle Benefit	$57,466.00	$57,466.00	$0.00		Indexation factor
Part IV indexation factor	N/A	N/A	N/A	1.011	1.025	N/A

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/07/2011	20/09/2011
Advance payments
Lump sum		Lump sum
Minimum advance, single	$348.95	$358.30	$9.35
Maximum advance, single	$1,046.85	$1,074.90	$28.05
Minimum advance, partnered (each)	$263.00	$270.10	$7.10
Maximum advance, partnered (each)	$789.00	$810.30	$21.30
Repayments		Fortnightly
Minimum repayment single	$26.84	$27.56	$0.72
Maximum repayment single	$80.53	$82.68	$2.16
Minimum repayment partnered (each)	$20.23	$20.78	$0.55
Maximum repayment partnered (each)	$60.69	$62.33	$1.64

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/september-2011/disability-pension-allowances

Veterans' Children Education Scheme (VCES)

	01/07/2011	20/09/2011

Primary		Annual
Annual payment	$234.10	$234.10	$0.00
Secondary - living at home		Fortnightly
Child 15 or younger	$48.10	$48.10	$0.00
Child 16 or 17 years old	$212.70	$212.70	$0.00
Child 18 or older	$255.80	$255.80	$0.00
Secondary - living away from home
Child 15 or younger	$364.65	$364.65	$0.00
Child 16 or 17 years old	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Child 18 or older	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Secondary - homeless
Child 15 or younger	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Child 16 or 17 years old	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Child 18 or older	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Tertiary - living at home
Child 16 or 17 years old	$212.70	$212.70	$0.00
Child 18 or older	$255.80	$255.80	$0.00
Tertiary - living away from home
Child 16 or 17 years old	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Child 18 or older	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Double orphan
Child 15 or younger	$216.00	$216.00	$0.00
Child 16 to 20 years old	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Child 21 or older	$472.10	$472.10	$0.00
Scholarships (Lump sum)		Lump sum
Student start-up scholarship	$1,097.00	$1,097.00	$0.00
Relocation scholarship - initial	$4,124.00	$4,124.00	$0.00
Relocation scholarship - ongoing	$1,031.00	$1,031.00	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference	Old rate	New Rate	Difference

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/september-2011/veterans-children-education-scheme-vces

MRCA Rates & Allowances

	01/07/2011	20/09/2011		01/07/2011	20/09/2011
MRCA rates
Wholly dependent partner		Annual			Weekly
Extra amount	N/A	N/A	N/A	$20.55	$21.15	$0.60
Base rate	N/A	N/A	N/A	$335.45	$344.50	$9.05
Supplement	N/A	N/A	N/A	$13.35	$13.70	$0.35
Total	N/A	N/A	N/A	$369.35	$379.35	$10.00
Special rate disability pension
SRDP	N/A	N/A	N/A	$556.85	$571.90	$15.05
Periodic payments
Permanent impairment	N/A	N/A	N/A	$299.97	$299.97	$0.00
Incapacity commutation limit	N/A	N/A	N/A	$193.06	$193.06	$0.00
Maximum household services	N/A	N/A	N/A	$424.73	$424.73	$0.00
Maximum attendant care services	N/A	N/A	N/A	$424.73	$424.73	$0.00
Eligible young person compensation	N/A	N/A	N/A	$84.94	$84.94	$0.00
Remuneration loading	$139.12	$139.12	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Reimbursement limits
Financial advice compensation	$1,544.43	$1,544.43	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Funeral compensation	$10,412.50	$10,412.50	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Travel
Specified rate per kilometre	$0.60	$0.60	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
MRCA supplement					Fortnightly
MRCA supplement (P)	$156.00	$156.00	$0.00	$6.00	$6.00	$0.00
MRCA supplement (T)	$156.00	$156.00	$0.00	$6.00	$6.00	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/07/2011	20/09/2011
One-off lump sum payments
Section 80 additional payment	$77,222.06	$77,222.06	$0.00
Additional death benefit Compensation dependent partner	$128,703.43	$128,703.43	$0.00
Dependent eligible young persons	$77,222.06	$77,222.06	$0.00
Lump sum eligible dependents	$77,222.06	$77,222.06	$0.00
Lump sum total dependents	$244,536.53	$244,536.53	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Scheme (MRCAETS)	01/07/2011	20/09/2011		01/07/2011	20/09/2011
		Annual			Fortnightly
Primary students
Primary students	$234.10	$234.10	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Secondary/Tertiary students at home
Child 15 years or younger	N/A	N/A	N/A	$48.10	$48.10	$0.00
Child 16 or 17 years old	N/A	N/A	N/A	$212.70	$212.70	$0.00
Child 18 years or older	N/A	N/A	N/A	$255.80	$255.80	$0.00
Secondary/Tertiary students living away
Child 15 years or younger	N/A	N/A	N/A	$364.65	$364.65	$0.00
Child 16 or 17 years old	N/A	N/A	N/A	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Child 18 years or older	N/A	N/A	N/A	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Secondary/Tertiary students homeless
Child 15 years or younger	N/A	N/A	N/A	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Child 16 or 17 years old	N/A	N/A	N/A	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Child 18 years or older	N/A	N/A	N/A	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Scholarships
Student start-up scholarship	$1,097.00	$1,097.00	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Relocation scholarship - initial	$4,124.00	$4,124.00	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Relocation scholarship - ongoing	$1,031.00	$1,031.00	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/september-2011/mrca-rates-allowances

SRCA payments


	Old rate	New Rate	Difference	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/07/2011	20/09/2011		01/07/2011	20/09/2011
Table 1		Lump Sums			Weekly
Indexation of normal weekly earnings (wage price index)	3.80%	3.80%	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Death lump sum - 17(3)	$458,980.51	$458,980.51	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Death lump sum - 17(4)	$458,980.51	$458,980.51	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Death - dependent child - 17(5)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$126.22	$126.22	$0.00
Funeral expenses reimbursement limit - 18(2)	$10,412.50	$10,412.50	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Incapacity - minimum earnings - 19(7)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$412.92	$412.92	$0.00
Incapacity - prescribed person - 19(8)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$102.25	$102.25	$0.00
Incapacity - dependent child - 19(9)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$51.09	$51.09	$0.00
Maximum lump sum permanent impairment	$163,535.42	$163,535.42	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Maximum lump sum impairment component - NEL A	$30,662.91	$30,662.91	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Maximum lump sum non-economic loss component - NEL B	$30,662.91	$30,662.91	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Maximum household services	N/A	N/A	N/A	$408.83	$408.83	$0.00
Maxmium attendant care service	N/A	N/A	N/A	$408.83	$408.83	$0.00
Redemption eligibility ceiling - 30(1)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$102.25	$102.25	$0.00
Redemption eligibility ceiling - 137(1)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$102.25	$102.25	$0.00
Table 2
Travel
Specified rate per kilometre	$0.60	$0.60	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Table 3
150% AWOTEFA	N/A	N/A	N/A	$1,932.15	$1,958.10	$25.95
Effective date	N/A	N/A	N/A	19/05/2011	18/08/2011	N/A
Table 4
Superannuation amount	2.00%	2.00%	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Table 5
Specified weekly interest on lump sums	5.35%	5.35%	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/september-2011/srca-payments

Defence Act payments

	01/07/2011	20/09/2011
		Annual
Additional death benefit lump sum limit	$50,672.10	$50,672.10	$0.00
Addition to maximum SRCA permanent impairment payment used to calculate severe injury adjustment	$69,901.09	$69,901.09	$0.00
Dependent child benefit lump sum limit	$74,479.88	$74,479.88	$0.00
Financial advice lump sum limit	$1,473.89	$1,473.89	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/september-2011/defence-act-payments

Prisoner of War Recognition Supplement

	01/07/2011	20/09/2011
		Fortnightly
Prisoner of War Recognition Supplement		$500.00
POW Recognition Supplement - Civilian(J)		$500.00
POW Recognition Supplement - Civilian (E)		$500.00

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/september-2011/prisoner-war-recognition-supplement

July 2011

Date of effect: 01 July 2011

Effective payday 14 July 2011

In this document

This document contains DVA rates, allowances and limits.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/july-2011

Service Pension (SP) Rates, Supplements & Allowances

	20/03/2011	01/07/2011
Service pension MBR (non-transitional)		Fortnightly
Combined couples rate	$1,011.40	$1,011.40	$0.00
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$670.90	$670.90	$0.00
Partnered (each)	$505.70	$505.70	$0.00

Pension MBR Factor	1.019	N/A	N/A

Pension supplement (non-transitional)
Combined couples rate
Pension supplement	$88.00	$88.00	$0.00
Minimum pension supplement	$47.40	$47.40	$0.00
Single
Pension supplement	$58.40	$58.40	$0.00
Minimum pension supplement	$31.40	$31.40	$0.00
Basic pension supplement	$20.40	$20.40	$0.00
Tax exempt pension supplement	$38.00	$38.00	$0.00
Pension supplement component for pension bonus	$20.40	$20.40	$0.00
Partnered (each)
Pension supplement	$44.00	$44.00	$0.00
Minimum pension supplement	$23.70	$23.70	$0.00
Basic pension supplement	$17.00	$17.00	$0.00
Tax exempt pension supplement	$27.00	$27.00	$0.00
Pension supplement component for pension bonus	$17.00	$17.00	$0.00

Total Service pension
Combined couples rate	$1,099.40	$1,099.40	$0.00
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$729.30	$729.30	$0.00
Partnered (each)	$549.70	$549.70	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	20/03/2011	01/07/2011
Transitional pension rate
Single		Fortnightly
Transitional pension rate	$650.90	$650.90	$0.00
Minimum pension supplement	$31.40	$31.40	$0.00
Basic pension supplement	$597.00	$597.00	$0.00
Tax exempt pension supplement	$53.90	$53.90	$0.00
Partnered (each)
Transitional pension rate	$525.70	$525.70	$0.00
Minimum pension supplement	$23.70	$23.70	$0.00
Basic pension supplement	$498.70	$498.70	$0.00
Tax exempt pension supplement	$27.00	$27.00	$0.00

Income support supplement
Ceiling rate	$220.80	$220.80	$0.00
Minimum payment amount (single)	$31.40	$31.40	$0.00
Minimum payment amount (partnered)	$23.70	$23.70	$0.00
Tax exempt amount (single)	$31.40	$31.40	$0.00
Tax exempt amount (partnered)	$23.70	$23.70	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	20/03/2011	01/07/2011		20/03/2011	01/07/2011
Income support allowances
Remote area allowance		Fortnightly
Single rate, including illness separated, respite care, and partnered where the partner does not receive RAA	$18.20	$18.20	$0.00
Partnered (combined) (both receiving RAA)	$15.60	$15.60	$0.00
Child	$7.30	$7.30	$0.00

Seniors supplement		Quarterly			Annual
Single annual	N/A	N/A	N/A	$816.40	$816.40	$0.00
Single (current quarter - paid in 3 months)	$206.34	$206.34	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Single (previous quarter - paid next payday)	$199.29	$206.34	$7.06	N/A	N/A	N/A
Partnered annual	N/A	N/A	N/A	$616.20	$616.20	$0.00
Partnered (current quarter - paid in 3 months)	$155.74	$155.74	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Partnered (previous quarter - paid next payday)	$150.43	$155.74	$5.31	N/A	N/A	N/A
Veterans supplement		Fortnightly
Veterans supplement (P)	$6.00	$6.00	$0.00
Veterans supplement (T)	$6.00	$6.00	$0.00

Crisis payment		Annual
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$364.65	$364.65	$0.00
Partnered (each)	$274.85	$274.85	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	20/03/2011	01/07/2011
Rent assistance
No children		Fortnightly
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$116.40	$116.40	$0.00
Partnered (combined)	$109.80	$109.80	$0.00
SSA Age Pensioner, shared accommodation	$77.60	$77.60	$0.00
1-2 children
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$136.78	$136.78	$0.00
Partnered (combined)	$136.78	$136.78	$0.00
3 or more children
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$154.56	$154.56	$0.00
Partnered (combined)	$154.56	$154.56	$0.00

Rent assistance threshold
No children
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$103.60	$103.60	$0.00
Partnered (combined)	$168.60	$168.60	$0.00
With children
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$136.36	$136.36	$0.00
Partnered (combined)	$201.74	$201.74	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	20/03/2011	01/07/2011
Education Entry Payment		Annual
Education Entry Payment	$208.00	$208.00	$0.00

Dependent child add-on		Fortnightly
Child 12 or younger	$109.06	$112.00	$2.94
Child 13 - 15 years old	$157.22	$161.42	$4.20

Guardian allowance		Fortnightly
Guardian allowance	$52.92	$54.32	$1.40

Extra allowable amount		Annual
Extra allowable amount	$131,500.00	$135,000.00	$3,500.00

Maximum pension bonus
Single		Annual
1 bonus period	$1,689.50	$1,689.50	$0.00
2 bonus periods	$6,758.10	$6,758.10	$0.00
3 bonus periods	$15,205.80	$15,205.80	$0.00
4 bonus periods	$27,032.60	$27,032.60	$0.00
5 bonus periods	$42,238.40	$42,238.40	$0.00
Partnered
1 bonus period	$1,277.50	$1,277.50	$0.00
2 bonus periods	$5,109.90	$5,109.90	$0.00
3 bonus periods	$11,497.30	$11,497.30	$0.00
4 bonus periods	$20,439.70	$20,439.70	$0.00
5 bonus periods	$31,937.00	$31,937.00	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/july-2011/service-pension-sp-rates-supplements-allowances

Service Pension (SP), Income Support Supplement (ISS) and Age Pension (AP) Income and Assets Limits, Thresholds & Income Free Areas

	20/03/2011	01/07/2011
Aged care
Standard pensioner contribution		Fortnightly
Standard pensioner contribution - general	$563.50	$563.50	$0.00
Standard pensioner contribution - phased	$536.62	$536.62	$0.00
Standard pensioner contribution - protected resident	$514.36	$514.36	$0.00
Standard pensioner contribution - certain pre 2008 reform residents	$640.64	$640.64	$0.00
Income and Asset limits		Annual
Minimum permissable asset value	$39,000.00	$39,000.00	$0.00
Partially supported resident	$102,544.00	$102,544.00	$0.00
Concessional resident	$39,000.00	$39,000.00	$0.00
Assisted resident	$63,000.00	$63,000.00	$0.00
Threshold amount	$6,172.40	$6,172.40	$0.00

Seniors Health Card Income Limit		Annual
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$50,000.00	$50,000.00	$0.00
Partnered (each)	$40,000.00	$40,000.00	$0.00

Child income limits		Limit
Child 15 or younger (per week)	$181.10	$181.10	$0.00
Child 16 or older (per annum)	$9,925.50	$9,925.50	$0.00

Assets value limit
Homeowner		Limit
Single	$181,750.00	$186,750.00	$5,000.00
Partnered (each) including illness separated and respite care	$129,000.00	$132,500.00	$3,500.00
Non-homeowner
Single	$313,250.00	$321,750.00	$8,500.00
Partnered (each) including illness separated and respite care	$194,750.00	$200,000.00	$5,250.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	20/03/2011	01/07/2011
Asset Levels at which SP ceases (non-transitional)
Low Limit		Limit
Not a Member of a Couple	$668,000.00	$673,000.00	$5,000.00
Partnered - combined	$991,000.00	$998,000.00	$7,000.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,230,500.00	$1,237,500.00	$7,000.00
High Limit (without RA)
Not a Member of a Couple	$799,500.00	$808,000.00	$8,500.00
Partnered - combined	$1,122,500.00	$1,133,000.00	$10,500.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,362,000.00	$1,372,500.00	$10,500.00

Asset Levels at which SP ceases (transitional)
Low Limit
Not a Member of a Couple	$615,750.00	$620,750.00	$5,000.00
Partnered - combined	$959,000.00	$966,000.00	$7,000.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,126,000.00	$1,133,000.00	$7,000.00
High Limit (without RA)
Not a Member of a Couple	$747,250.00	$755,750.00	$8,500.00
Partnered - combined	$1,090,500.00	$1,101,000.00	$10,500.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,257,500.00	$1,268,000.00	$10,500.00

Special disability trust asset limit		Limit
Asset value limit	$563,250.00	$578,500.00	$15,250.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	20/03/2011	01/07/2011
Income Limit at which SP/ISS/AP ceases (non-transitional)
SP with no Rent Assistance		Fortnightly
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,604.60	$1,608.60	$4.00
Partnered - combined	$2,454.80	$2,462.80	$8.00
Illness Separated - combined	$3,173.20	$3,181.20	$8.00
SP with Maximum Rent Assistance
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,837.40	$1,841.40	$4.00
Partnered - combined	$2,674.40	$2,682.40	$8.00
Illness Separated - combined	$3,638.80	$3,646.80	$8.00

Income Limit at which SP/ISS/AP ceases (transitional)
SP with no Rent Assistance
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,773.25	$1,777.25	$4.00
Partnered - combined	$2,884.50	$2,892.50	$8.00
Illness Separated - combined	$3,510.50	$3,518.50	$8.00
Additional amount per dependent child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00
SP with Maximum Rent Assistance
Not a Member of a Couple	$2,064.25	$2,068.25	$4.00
Partnered - combined	$3,159.00	$3,167.00	$8.00
Illness Separated - combined	$4,092.50	$4,100.50	$8.00
Additional amount per dependent child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	20/03/2011	01/07/2011
Income and assets reduction limit		Fortnightly
Single	$109.40	$109.40	$0.00
Partnered (each), including illness separated and respite care	$94.10	$94.10	$0.00

Income free area		Fortnightly
Single	$146.00	$150.00	$4.00
Partnered (combined), including illness separated and respite care	$256.00	$264.00	$8.00
Additional amount for dependent children (transitional only)	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

Maintenance income free area		Annual
Amount per person (1 child)	$1,368.75	$1,401.60	$32.85
Amount per additional child	$456.25	$467.20	$10.95

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	20/03/2011	01/07/2011
Deeming thresholds		Limit
Single	$43,200.00	$44,600.00	$1,400.00
Partnered (combined), including illness separated and respite care	$72,000.00	$74,400.00	$2,400.00

Exempt funeral investment threshold		Limit
Exempt funeral investment threshold	$11,000.00	$11,250.00	$250.00

Primary production attribution threshold		Limit
Primary production attribution threshold (assets)	$1,025,000.00	$1,052,750.00	$27,750.00
Primary production attribution threshold (income)	$45,114.00	$46,355.00	$1,241.00

SHA assessable amount		Fortnightly
Single non-transitional service pension	$610.90	$610.90	$0.00
Partnered non-transitional service pension	$505.70	$505.70	$0.00
Single transitional service pension	$577.30	$577.30	$0.00
Partnered transitional service pension	$481.70	$481.70	$0.00
War widow pension	$652.00	$652.00	$0.00
Single income support supplement	$189.40	$189.40	$0.00
Partnered income support supplement	$197.10	$197.10	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	20/03/2011	01/07/2011
Minimum rent for maximum Rent Assistance (RA)
Single		Fortnightly
No children	$258.80	$258.80	$0.00
1-2 children	$318.73	$318.73	$0.00
3 or more children	$342.44	$342.44	$0.00
Partnered
No children	$315.00	$315.00	$0.00
1-2 children	$384.11	$384.11	$0.00
3 or more children	$407.82	$407.82	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	20/03/2011	01/07/2011
Income limit for Gold Card with SP (non-transitional)		Fortnightly
Not a Member of a Couple	$364.80	$368.80	$4.00
Partnered - each	$316.20	$320.20	$4.00
Partnered - combined	$632.40	$640.40	$8.00

Income limit for Gold Card with SP (transitional)
Not a Member of a Couple
No Children	$419.50	$423.50	$4.00
1 Child	$444.10	$448.10	$4.00
2 Children	$468.70	$472.70	$4.00
3 Children	$493.30	$497.30	$4.00
4 Children	$517.90	$521.90	$4.00
5 Children	$542.50	$546.50	$4.00
6 Children	$567.10	$571.10	$4.00
7 Children	$591.70	$595.70	$4.00
8 Children	$616.30	$620.30	$4.00
9 Children	$640.90	$644.90	$4.00
10 Children	$665.50	$669.50	$4.00
Additional per child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

Partnered - each
No Children	$363.25	$367.25	$4.00
Partnered - combined
No Children	$726.50	$734.50	$8.00
1 Child	$751.10	$759.10	$8.00
2 Children	$775.70	$783.70	$8.00
3 Children	$800.30	$808.30	$8.00
4 Children	$824.90	$832.90	$8.00
5 Children	$849.50	$857.50	$8.00
6 Children	$874.10	$882.10	$8.00
7 Children	$898.70	$906.70	$8.00
8 Children	$923.30	$931.30	$8.00
9 Children	$947.90	$955.90	$8.00
10 Children	$972.50	$980.50	$8.00
Additional per child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	20/03/2011	01/07/2011
Asset limit for Gold Card with SP
Low Limit		Limit
Not a Member of a Couple	$254,750.00	$259,750.00	$5,000.00
Partnered - combined	$383,500.00	$390,500.00	$7,000.00
High Limit
Not a Member of a Couple	$386,250.00	$394,750.00	$8,500.00
Partnered - combined	$515,000.00	$525,500.00	$10,500.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	20/03/2011	01/07/2011
Financial asset notification limits (non-transitional)
Single		Limit
Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner)	$99,911.11	$102,688.89	$2,777.78
Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$99,911.11	$102,688.89	$2,777.78
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner)	$260,706.67	$263,484.44	$2,777.78
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$260,706.67	$263,484.44	$2,777.78
Age pension max rate (homeowner)	$98,755.56	$101,533.33	$2,777.78
Age pension max rate (non-homeowner)	$98,755.56	$101,533.33	$2,777.78
Part rate $ variation (income)	$1,155.56	$1,155.56	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (assets)	$750.00	$750.00	$0.00

Partnered - combined
Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner)	$174,222.22	$179,644.44	$5,422.22
Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$174,222.22	$179,644.44	$5,422.22
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner)	$507,542.22	$512,964.44	$5,422.22
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$507,542.22	$512,964.44	$5,422.22
Age pension max rate (homeowner)	$171,911.11	$177,333.33	$5,422.22
Age pension max rate (non-homeowner)	$171,911.11	$177,333.33	$5,422.22
Part rate $ variation (income)	$2,311.11	$2,311.11	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (assets)	$1,500.00	$1,500.00	$0.00

Financial asset notification limits (transitional)
Single
Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner)	$100,200.00	$102,977.78	$2,777.78
Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$100,200.00	$102,977.78	$2,777.78
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner)	$294,651.11	$297,428.89	$2,777.78
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$294,651.11	$297,428.89	$2,777.78
Age pension max rate (homeowner)	$98,755.56	$101,533.33	$2,777.78
Age pension max rate (non-homeowner)	$98,755.56	$101,533.33	$2,777.78
Part rate $ variation (income)	$1,444.44	$1,444.44	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (assets)	$750.00	$750.00	$0.00

Partnered - combined
Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner)	$174,800.00	$180,222.22	$5,422.22
Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$174,800.00	$180,222.22	$5,422.22
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner)	$628,817.78	$634,240.00	$5,422.22
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$628,817.78	$634,240.00	$5,422.22
Age pension max rate (homeowner)	$171,911.11	$177,333.33	$5,422.22
Age pension max rate (non-homeowner)	$171,911.11	$177,333.33	$5,422.22
Part rate $ variation (income)	$2,888.89	$2,888.89	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (assets)	$1,500.00	$1,500.00	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	20/03/2011	01/07/2011
Adjusted Income at which ISS reduces (non-transitional)		Fortnightly
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,163.00	$1,167.00	$4.00
Partnered - combined	$1,571.60	$1,579.60	$8.00
Illness Separated - combined	$2,290.00	$2,298.00	$8.00

Adjusted Income at which ISS reduces (transitional)
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,221.25	$1,225.25	$4.00
Partnered - combined	$1,780.50	$1,788.50	$8.00
Illness Separated - combined	$2,406.50	$2,414.50	$8.00
Additional amount per dependent child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	20/03/2011	01/07/2011
Assets at which ISS reduces (non-transitional)
Homeowner		Limit
Not a Member of a Couple	$520,750.00	$525,750.00	$5,000.00
Partnered - combined	$697,000.00	$704,000.00	$7,000.00
Illness Separated - combined	$936,000.00	$943,000.00	$7,000.00
Non-homeowner
Not a Member of a Couple	$652,250.00	$660,750.00	$8,500.00
Partnered - combined	$828,500.00	$839,000.00	$10,500.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,067,500.00	$1,078,000.00	$10,500.00

Assets at which ISS reduces (transitional)
Homeowner
Not a Member of a Couple	$468,500.00	$473,500.00	$5,000.00
Partnered - combined	$665,000.00	$672,000.00	$7,000.00
Illness Separated - combined	$831,500.00	$838,500.00	$7,000.00
Non-homeowner
Not a Member of a Couple	$600,000.00	$608,500.00	$8,500.00
Partnered - combined	$796,500.00	$807,000.00	$10,500.00
Illness Separated - combined	$963,000.00	$973,500.00	$10,500.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	20/03/2011	01/07/2011
Income at which minimum supplement paid (non-transitional)		Fortnightly
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,541.80	$1,545.80	$4.00
Partnered - combined	$2,360.00	$2,368.00	$8.00
Illness Separated - combined	$3,047.60	$3,055.60	$8.00

Income at which minimum supplement paid (transitional)
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,694.75	$1,698.75	$4.00
Partnered - combined	$2,766.00	$2,774.00	$8.00
Illness Separated - combined	$3,353.50	$3,361.50	$8.00
Additional amount per dependent child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	20/03/2011	01/07/2011
Assets at which minimum supplement paid (non-transitional)
Homeowner		Limit
Not a Member of a Couple	$647,250.00	$652,250.00	$5,000.00
Partnered - combined	$959,500.00	$966,500.00	$7,000.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,189,000.00	$1,196,000.00	$7,000.00
Non-homeowner
Not a Member of a Couple	$778,750.00	$787,250.00	$8,500.00
Partnered - combined	$1,091,000.00	$1,101,500.00	$10,500.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,320,500.00	$1,331,000.00	$10,500.00

Assets at which minimum supplement paid (transitional)
Homeowner
Not a Member of a Couple	$594,750.00	$599,750.00	$5,000.00
Partnered - combined	$927,500.00	$934,500.00	$7,000.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,084,000.00	$1,091,000.00	$7,000.00
Non-homeowner
Not a Member of a Couple	$726,250.00	$734,750.00	$8,500.00
Partnered - combined	$1,059,000.00	$1,069,500.00	$10,500.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,215,500.00	$1,226,000.00	$10,500.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	20/03/2011	01/07/2011
Adjusted income (excl WWP) at which ISS ceases (non-transitional)
ISS with no Rent Assistance		Fortnightly
Not a Member of a Couple	$865.90	$869.90	$4.00
Partnered - combined	$1,716.10	$1,724.10	$8.00
Illness Separated - combined	$2,434.50	$2,442.50	$8.00
ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,098.70	$1,102.70	$4.00
Partnered - combined	$1,935.70	$1,943.70	$8.00
Illness Separated - combined	$2,900.10	$2,908.10	$8.00

Adjusted income (excl WWP) at which ISS ceases (transitional)
ISS with no Rent Assistance
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,034.55	$1,038.55	$4.00
Partnered - combined	$2,145.80	$2,153.80	$8.00
Illness Separated - combined	$2,771.80	$2,779.80	$8.00
Additional amount per dependent child	$61.50	$61.50	$0.00
ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,325.55	$1,329.55	$4.00
Partnered - combined	$2,420.30	$2,428.30	$8.00
Illness Separated - combined	$3,353.80	$3,361.80	$8.00
Additional amount per dependent child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/july-2011/service-pension-sp-income-support-supplement-iss-and-age-pension-ap-income-and-assets-limits-thresholds-income-free-areas

Disability Pension Rates & Supplements

	20/03/2011	01/07/2011
Disability pension		Fortnightly
Special rate	$1,113.70	$1,113.70	$0.00
Intermediate rate	$755.80	$755.80	$0.00
EDA	$614.80	$614.80	$0.00
General rate 100%	$395.70	$395.70	$0.00
General rate 95%	$375.92	$375.92	$0.00
General rate 90%	$356.13	$356.13	$0.00
General rate 85%	$336.35	$336.35	$0.00
General rate 80%	$316.56	$316.56	$0.00
General rate 75%	$296.78	$296.78	$0.00
General rate 70%	$276.99	$276.99	$0.00
General rate 65%	$257.21	$257.21	$0.00
General rate 60%	$237.42	$237.42	$0.00
General rate 55%	$217.64	$217.64	$0.00
General rate 50%	$197.85	$197.85	$0.00
General rate 45%	$178.07	$178.07	$0.00
General rate 40%	$158.28	$158.28	$0.00
General rate 35%	$138.50	$138.50	$0.00
General rate 30%	$118.71	$118.71	$0.00
General rate 25%	$98.93	$98.93	$0.00
General rate 20%	$79.14	$79.14	$0.00
General rate 15%	$59.36	$59.36	$0.00
General rate 10%	$39.57	$39.57	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	20/03/2011	01/07/2011
War/Defence Widow(er) Pension		Fortnightly
Extra amount	$41.10	$41.10	$0.00
Indexed amount	$670.90	$670.90	$0.00
GST Supplement	$26.70	$26.70	$0.00
Total	$738.70	$738.70	$0.00

Orphan pension		Fortnightly
Single	$88.40	$88.40	$0.00
Double	$176.60	$176.60	$0.00

Specific disability amounts		Fortnightly
Items 1-6	$584.30	$584.30	$0.00
Item 7	$192.90	$192.90	$0.00
Item 8	$130.20	$130.20	$0.00
Item 9	$111.60	$111.60	$0.00
Item 10	$111.60	$111.60	$0.00
Item 11	$55.90	$55.90	$0.00
Item 12	$29.10	$29.10	$0.00
Item 13	$55.90	$55.90	$0.00
Item 14	$29.10	$29.10	$0.00
Item 15	$43.20	$43.20	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference	Old rate	New Rate	Difference

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/july-2011/disability-pension-rates-supplements

Disability Pension Allowances

	20/03/2011	01/07/2011		20/03/2011	01/07/2011
Clothing allowance		Fortnightly
Low rate	$5.60	$5.60	$0.00
Mid rate	$8.20	$8.20	$0.00
High rate	$12.10	$12.10	$0.00
Double rate	$17.70	$17.70	$0.00
Attendant allowance
Low rate	$144.40	$144.40	$0.00
High rate	$289.20	$289.20	$0.00
Recreation transport allowance
Low rate	$38.50	$38.50	$0.00
High rate	$77.20	$77.20	$0.00		One off
Funeral benefit (one off)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,000.00	$2,000.00	$0.00
Decoration allowance	$2.10	$2.10	$0.00		Annual
VC allowance	N/A	N/A	N/A	$3,848.00	$3,848.00	$0.00
Vehicle allowance	$77.20	$77.20	$0.00
AMS allowances
Standard rate	$729.30	$729.30	$0.00
Married rate	$549.70	$549.70	$0.00		Indexation factor
Part IV indexation factor	N/A	N/A	N/A	1.011	1.011	N/A

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	20/03/2011	01/07/2011
Advance payments
Lump sum		Lump sum
Minimum advance, single	$348.95	$348.95	$0.00
Maximum advance, single	$1,046.85	$1,046.85	$0.00
Minimum advance, partnered (each)	$263.00	$263.00	$0.00
Maximum advance, partnered (each)	$789.00	$789.00	$0.00
Repayments		Fortnightly
Minimum repayment single	$26.84	$26.84	$0.00
Maximum repayment single	$80.53	$80.53	$0.00
Minimum repayment partnered (each)	$20.23	$20.23	$0.00
Maximum repayment partnered (each)	$60.69	$60.69	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/july-2011/disability-pension-allowances

Veterans' Children Education Scheme (VCES)

	20/03/2011	01/07/2011

Primary		Annual
Annual payment	$234.10	$234.10	$0.00
Secondary - living at home		Fortnightly
Child 15 or younger	$48.10	$48.10	$0.00
Child 16 or 17 years old	$212.70	$212.70	$0.00
Child 18 or older	$255.80	$255.80	$0.00
Secondary - living away from home
Child 15 or younger	$364.65	$364.65	$0.00
Child 16 or 17 years old	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Child 18 or older	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Secondary - homeless
Child 15 or younger	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Child 16 or 17 years old	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Child 18 or older	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Tertiary - living at home
Child 16 or 17 years old	$212.70	$212.70	$0.00
Child 18 or older	$255.80	$255.80	$0.00
Tertiary - living away from home
Child 16 or 17 years old	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Child 18 or older	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Double orphan
Child 15 or younger	$216.00	$216.00	$0.00
Child 16 to 20 years old	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Child 21 or older	$472.10	$472.10	$0.00
Scholarships (Annual)		Annual
Student start-up scholarship	$1,097.00	$1,097.00	$0.00
Relocation scholarship - initial	$4,124.00	$4,124.00	$0.00
Relocation scholarship - ongoing	$1,031.00	$1,031.00	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference	Old rate	New Rate	Difference

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/july-2011/veterans-children-education-scheme-vces

Military Rehabilitation & Compensation Act (MRCA) Rates & Allowances

	20/03/2011	01/07/2011		20/03/2011	01/07/2011
MRCA rates
Wholly dependent partner		Annual			Weekly
Extra amount	N/A	N/A	N/A	$20.55	$20.55	$0.00
Base rate	N/A	N/A	N/A	$335.45	$335.45	$0.00
Supplement	N/A	N/A	N/A	$13.35	$13.35	$0.00
Total	N/A	N/A	N/A	$369.35	$369.35	$0.00
Special rate disability pension
SRDP	N/A	N/A	N/A	$556.85	$556.85	$0.00
Periodic payments
Permanent impairment	N/A	N/A	N/A	$292.08	$299.97	$7.89
Incapacity commutation limit	N/A	N/A	N/A	$187.98	$193.06	$5.08
Maximum household services	N/A	N/A	N/A	$413.56	$424.73	$11.17
Maximum attendant care services	N/A	N/A	N/A	$413.56	$424.73	$11.17
Eligible young person compensation	N/A	N/A	N/A	$82.71	$84.94	$2.23
Remuneration loading	$135.46	$135.46	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Reimbursement limits
Financial advice compensation	$1,503.83	$1,544.43	$40.60	N/A	N/A	N/A
Funeral compensation	$10,138.75	$10,412.50	$273.75	N/A	N/A	N/A
Travel
Specified rate per kilometre	$0.60	$0.60	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
MRCA supplement					Fortnightly
MRCA supplement (P)	$156.00	$156.00	$0.00	$6.00	$6.00	$0.00
MRCA supplement (T)	$156.00	$156.00	$0.00	$6.00	$6.00	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	20/03/2011	01/07/2011
One-off lump sum payments
Section 80 additional payment	$75,191.88	$77,222.06	$2,030.18
Additional death benefit Compensation dependent partner	$125,319.80	$128,703.43	$3,383.63
Dependent eligible young persons	$75,191.88	$77,222.06	$2,030.18
Lump sum eligible dependents	$75,191.88	$77,222.06	$2,030.18
Lump sum total dependents	$238,107.62	$244,536.53	$6,428.91

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Scheme (MRCAETS)	20/03/2011	01/07/2011		20/03/2011	01/07/2011
		Annual			Fortnightly
Primary students
Primary students	$234.10	$234.10	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Secondary/Tertiary students at home
Child 15 years or younger	N/A	N/A	N/A	$48.10	$48.10	$0.00
Child 16 or 17 years old	N/A	N/A	N/A	$212.70	$212.70	$0.00
Child 18 years or older	N/A	N/A	N/A	$255.80	$255.80	$0.00
Secondary/Tertiary students living away
Child 15 years or younger	N/A	N/A	N/A	$364.65	$364.65	$0.00
Child 16 or 17 years old	N/A	N/A	N/A	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Child 18 years or older	N/A	N/A	N/A	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Secondary/Tertiary students homeless
Child 15 years or younger	N/A	N/A	N/A	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Child 16 or 17 years old	N/A	N/A	N/A	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Child 18 years or older	N/A	N/A	N/A	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Scholarships
Student start-up scholarship	$1,097.00	$1,097.00	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Relocation scholarship - initial	$4,124.00	$4,124.00	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Relocation scholarship - ongoing	$1,031.00	$1,031.00	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A


	Old rate	New Rate	Difference	Old rate	New Rate	Difference

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Safety, Rehabilitation & Compensation Act (SRCA) payments

	20/03/2011	01/07/2011		20/03/2011	01/07/2011

Table 1		Lump Sums			Weekly
Indexation of normal weekly earnings (wage price index)	2.90%	3.80%	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Death lump sum - 17(3)	$442,177.76	$458,980.51	$16,802.75	N/A	N/A	N/A
Death lump sum - 17(4)	$442,177.76	$458,980.51	$16,802.75	N/A	N/A	N/A
Death - dependent child - 17(5)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$121.60	$126.22	$4.62
Funeral expenses reimbursement limit - 18(2)	$10,138.75	$10,412.50	$273.75	N/A	N/A	N/A
Incapacity - minimum earnings - 19(7)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$402.06	$412.92	$10.86
Incapacity - prescribed person - 19(8)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$99.56	$102.25	$2.69
Incapacity - dependent child - 19(9)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$49.75	$51.09	$1.34
Maximum lump sum permanent impairment	$159,236.05	$163,535.42	$4,299.37	N/A	N/A	N/A
Maximum lump sum impairment component - NEL A	$29,856.78	$30,662.91	$806.13	N/A	N/A	N/A
Maximum lump sum non-economic loss component - NEL B	$29,856.78	$30,662.91	$806.13	N/A	N/A	N/A
Maximum household services	N/A	N/A	N/A	$398.08	$408.83	$10.75
Maxmium attendant care service	N/A	N/A	N/A	$398.08	$408.83	$10.75
Redemption eligibility ceiling - 30(1)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$99.56	$102.25	$2.69
Redemption eligibility ceiling - 137(1)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$99.56	$102.25	$2.69
Table 2
Travel
Specified rate per kilometre	$0.60	$0.60	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Table 3
150% AWOTEFA	N/A	N/A	N/A	$1,908.75	$1,932.15	$23.40
Effective date	N/A	N/A	N/A	24/02/2011	19/05/2011	N/A
Table 4
Superannuation amount	1.30%	2.00%	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Table 5
Specified weekly interest on lump sums	5.38%	5.35%	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/july-2011/safety-rehabilitation-compensation-act-srca-payments

Defence Act payments

	20/03/2011	01/07/2011
		Annual
Additional death benefit lump sum limit	$48,817.06	$50,672.10	$1,855.04
Addition to maximum SRCA permanent impairment payment used to calculate severe injury adjustment	$68,063.38	$69,901.09	$1,837.71
Dependent child benefit lump sum limit	$71,753.26	$74,479.88	$2,726.62
Financial advice lump sum limit	$1,435.14	$1,473.89	$38.75

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/july-2011/defence-act-payments

March 2011

Date of effect: 20 March 2011

Effective payday 24 March 2011

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/march-2011

Service Pension (SP) Rates, Supplements & Allowances

	01/01/2011	20/03/2011
Service pension MBR (non-transitional)		Fortnightly
Combined couples rate	$992.60	$1,011.40	$18.80
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$658.40	$670.90	$12.50
Partnered (each)	$496.30	$505.70	$9.40

Pension MBR Factor		1.019

Pension supplement (non-transitional)
Combined couples rate
Pension supplement	$87.00	$88.00	$1.00
Minimum pension supplement	$46.80	$47.40	$0.60
Single
Pension supplement	$57.70	$58.40	$0.70
Minimum pension supplement	$31.00	$31.40	$0.40
Basic pension supplement	$20.20	$20.40	$0.20
Tax exempt pension supplement	$37.50	$38.00	$0.50
Pension supplement component for pension bonus	$20.20	$20.40	$0.20
Partnered (each)
Pension supplement	$43.50	$44.00	$0.50
Minimum pension supplement	$23.40	$23.70	$0.30
Basic pension supplement	$16.80	$17.00	$0.20
Tax exempt pension supplement	$26.70	$27.00	$0.30
Pension supplement component for pension bonus	$16.80	$17.00	$0.20

Total Service pension
Combined couples rate	$1,079.60	$1,099.40	$19.80
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$716.10	$729.30	$13.20
Partnered (each)	$539.80	$549.70	$9.90

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/01/2011	20/03/2011
Transitional pension rate
Single		Fortnightly
Transitional pension rate	$643.80	$650.90	$7.10
Minimum pension supplement	$31.00	$31.40	$0.40
Basic pension supplement	$590.50	$597.00	$6.50
Tax exempt pension supplement	$53.30	$53.90	$0.60
Partnered (each)
Transitional pension rate	$520.00	$525.70	$5.70
Minimum pension supplement	$23.40	$23.70	$0.30
Basic pension supplement	$493.30	$498.70	$5.40
Tax exempt pension supplement	$26.70	$27.00	$0.30

Income support supplement
Ceiling rate	$216.60	$220.80	$4.20
Minimum payment amount (single)	$31.00	$31.40	$0.40
Minimum payment amount (partnered)	$23.40	$23.70	$0.30
Tax exempt amount (single)	$31.00	$31.40	$0.40
Tax exempt amount (partnered)	$23.40	$23.70	$0.30

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/01/2011	20/03/2011		01/01/2011	20/03/2011
Income support allowances
Remote area allowance		Fortnightly
Single rate, including illness separated, respite care, and partnered where the partner does not receive RAA	$18.20	$18.20	$0.00
Partnered (combined) (both receiving RAA)	$15.60	$15.60	$0.00
Child	$7.30	$7.30	$0.00

Seniors supplement		Quarterly			Annual
Single annual	N/A	N/A	N/A	$806.00	$816.40	$10.40
Single (current quarter - paid in 3 months)	$199.29	$206.34	$7.06	N/A	N/A	N/A
Single (previous quarter - paid next payday)	$201.50	$199.29	-$2.21	N/A	N/A	N/A
Partnered annual	N/A	N/A	N/A	$608.40	$616.20	$7.80
Partnered (current quarter - paid in 3 months)	$150.43	$155.74	$5.31	N/A	N/A	N/A
Partnered (previous quarter - paid next payday)	$152.10	$150.43	-$1.67	N/A	N/A	N/A
Veterans supplement		Fortnightly
Veterans supplement (P)	$6.00	$6.00	$0.00
Veterans supplement (T)	$6.00	$6.00	$0.00

Crisis payment		Annual
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$358.05	$364.65	$6.60
Partnered (each)	$269.90	$274.85	$4.95

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/01/2011	20/03/2011
Rent assistance
No children		Fortnightly
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$115.20	$116.40	$1.20
Partnered (combined)	$108.60	$109.80	$1.20
SSA Age Pensioner, shared accommodation	$76.80	$77.60	$0.80
1-2 children
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$135.24	$136.78	$1.54
Partnered (combined)	$135.24	$136.78	$1.54
3 or more children
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$152.88	$154.56	$1.68
Partnered (combined)	$152.88	$154.56	$1.68

Rent assistance threshold
No children
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$102.40	$103.60	$1.20
Partnered (combined)	$166.80	$168.60	$1.80
With children
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$134.82	$136.36	$1.54
Partnered (combined)	$199.50	$201.74	$2.24

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/01/2011	20/03/2011
Education Entry Payment		Annual
Education Entry Payment	$208.00	$208.00	$0.00

Dependent child add-on		Fortnightly
Child 12 or younger	$109.06	$109.06	$0.00
Child 13 - 15 years old	$157.22	$157.22	$0.00

Guardian allowance		Fortnightly
Guardian allowance	$52.92	$52.92	$0.00

Extra allowable amount		Annual
Extra allowable amount	$131,500.00	$131,500.00	$0.00

Maximum pension bonus
Single		Annual
1 bonus period	$1,658.50	$1,689.50	$31.00
2 bonus periods	$6,634.00	$6,758.10	$124.10
3 bonus periods	$14,926.50	$15,205.80	$279.30
4 bonus periods	$26,536.00	$27,032.60	$496.60
5 bonus periods	$41,462.50	$42,238.40	$775.90
Partnered
1 bonus period	$1,254.00	$1,277.50	$23.50
2 bonus periods	$5,016.10	$5,109.90	$93.80
3 bonus periods	$11,286.10	$11,497.30	$211.20
4 bonus periods	$20,064.30	$20,439.70	$375.40
5 bonus periods	$31,350.40	$31,937.00	$586.60

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/march-2011/service-pension-sp-rates-supplements-allowances

Service Pension (SP), Income Support Supplement (ISS) and Age Pension (AP) Income and Assets Limits, Thresholds & Income Free Areas

	01/01/2011	20/03/2011
Aged care
Standard pensioner contribution		Fortnightly
Standard pensioner contribution - general	$553.00	$563.50	$10.50
Standard pensioner contribution - phased	$520.10	$536.62	$16.52
Standard pensioner contribution - protected resident	$490.28	$514.36	$24.08
Standard pensioner contribution - certain pre 2008 reform residents	$610.82	$640.64	$29.82
Income and Asset limits		Annual
Minimum permissable asset value	$38,500.00	$39,000.00	$500.00
Partially supported resident	$98,237.60	$102,544.00	$4,306.40
Concessional resident	$38,500.00	$39,000.00	$500.00
Assisted resident	$62,000.00	$63,000.00	$1,000.00
Threshold amount	$6,058.00	$6,172.40	$114.40

Seniors Health Card Income Limit		Annual
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$50,000.00	$50,000.00	$0.00
Partnered (each)	$40,000.00	$40,000.00	$0.00

Child income limits		Limit
Child 15 or younger (per week)	$181.10	$181.10	$0.00
Child 16 or older (per annum)	$9,925.50	$9,925.50	$0.00

Assets value limit
Homeowner		Limit
Single	$181,750.00	$181,750.00	$0.00
Partnered (each) including illness separated and respite care	$129,000.00	$129,000.00	$0.00
Non-homeowner
Single	$313,250.00	$313,250.00	$0.00
Partnered (each) including illness separated and respite care	$194,750.00	$194,750.00	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/01/2011	20/03/2011
Asset Levels at which SP ceases (non-transitional)
Low Limit		Limit
Not a Member of a Couple	$659,250.00	$668,000.00	$8,750.00
Partnered - combined	$978,000.00	$991,000.00	$13,000.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,213,000.00	$1,230,500.00	$17,500.00
High Limit (without RA)
Not a Member of a Couple	$790,750.00	$799,500.00	$8,750.00
Partnered - combined	$1,109,500.00	$1,122,500.00	$13,000.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,344,500.00	$1,362,000.00	$17,500.00

Asset Levels at which SP ceases (transitional)
Low Limit
Not a Member of a Couple	$611,000.00	$615,750.00	$4,750.00
Partnered - combined	$951,500.00	$959,000.00	$7,500.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,116,500.00	$1,126,000.00	$9,500.00
High Limit (without RA)
Not a Member of a Couple	$742,500.00	$747,250.00	$4,750.00
Partnered - combined	$1,083,000.00	$1,090,500.00	$7,500.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,248,000.00	$1,257,500.00	$9,500.00

Special disability trust asset limit		Limit
Asset value limit	$563,250.00	$563,250.00	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/01/2011	20/03/2011
Income Limit at which SP/ISS/AP ceases (non-transitional)
SP with no Rent Assistance		Fortnightly
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,578.20	$1,604.60	$26.40
Partnered - combined	$2,415.20	$2,454.80	$39.60
Illness Separated - combined	$3,120.40	$3,173.20	$52.80
SP with Maximum Rent Assistance
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,808.60	$1,837.40	$28.80
Partnered - combined	$2,632.40	$2,674.40	$42.00
Illness Separated - combined	$3,581.20	$3,638.80	$57.60

Income Limit at which SP/ISS/AP ceases (transitional)
SP with no Rent Assistance
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,755.50	$1,773.25	$17.75
Partnered - combined	$2,856.00	$2,884.50	$28.50
Illness Separated - combined	$3,475.00	$3,510.50	$35.50
Additional amount per dependent child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00
SP with Maximum Rent Assistance
Not a Member of a Couple	$2,043.50	$2,064.25	$20.75
Partnered - combined	$3,127.50	$3,159.00	$31.50
Illness Separated - combined	$4,051.00	$4,092.50	$41.50
Additional amount per dependent child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/01/2011	20/03/2011
Income and assets reduction limit		Fortnightly
Single	$108.20	$109.40	$1.20
Partnered (each), including illness separated and respite care	$93.10	$94.10	$1.00

Income free area		Fortnightly
Single	$146.00	$146.00	$0.00
Partnered (combined), including illness separated and respite care	$256.00	$256.00	$0.00
Additional amount for dependent children (transitional only)	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

Maintenance income free area		Annual
Amount per person (1 child)	$1,368.75	$1,368.75	$0.00
Amount per additional child	$456.25	$456.25	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/01/2011	20/03/2011
Deeming thresholds		Limit
Single	$43,200.00	$43,200.00	$0.00
Partnered (combined), including illness separated and respite care	$72,000.00	$72,000.00	$0.00

Exempt funeral investment threshold		Limit
Exempt funeral investment threshold	$11,000.00	$11,000.00	$0.00

Primary production attribution threshold		Limit
Primary production attribution threshold (assets)	$1,025,000.00	$1,025,000.00	$0.00
Primary production attribution threshold (income)	$45,114.00	$45,114.00	$0.00

SHA assessable amount		Fortnightly
Single non-transitional service pension	$598.40	$610.90	$12.50
Partnered non-transitional service pension	$496.30	$505.70	$9.40
Single transitional service pension	$570.90	$577.30	$6.40
Partnered transitional service pension	$476.50	$481.70	$5.20
War widow pension	$638.70	$652.00	$13.30
Single income support supplement	$185.60	$189.40	$3.80
Partnered income support supplement	$193.20	$197.10	$3.90

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/01/2011	20/03/2011
Minimum rent for maximum Rent Assistance (RA)
Single		Fortnightly
No children	$256.00	$258.80	$2.80
1-2 children	$315.14	$318.73	$3.59
3 or more children	$338.66	$342.44	$3.78
Partnered
No children	$311.60	$315.00	$3.40
1-2 children	$379.82	$384.11	$4.29
3 or more children	$403.34	$407.82	$4.48

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/01/2011	20/03/2011
Income limit for Gold Card with SP (non-transitional)		Fortnightly
Not a Member of a Couple	$362.40	$364.80	$2.40
Partnered - each	$314.20	$316.20	$2.00
Partnered - combined	$628.40	$632.40	$4.00

Income limit for Gold Card with SP (transitional)
Not a Member of a Couple
No Children	$416.50	$419.50	$3.00
1 Child	$441.10	$444.10	$3.00
2 Children	$465.70	$468.70	$3.00
3 Children	$490.30	$493.30	$3.00
4 Children	$514.90	$517.90	$3.00
5 Children	$539.50	$542.50	$3.00
6 Children	$564.10	$567.10	$3.00
7 Children	$588.70	$591.70	$3.00
8 Children	$613.30	$616.30	$3.00
9 Children	$637.90	$640.90	$3.00
10 Children	$662.50	$665.50	$3.00
Additional per child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

Partnered - each
No Children	$360.75	$363.25	$2.50
Partnered - combined
No Children	$721.50	$726.50	$5.00
1 Child	$746.10	$751.10	$5.00
2 Children	$770.70	$775.70	$5.00
3 Children	$795.30	$800.30	$5.00
4 Children	$819.90	$824.90	$5.00
5 Children	$844.50	$849.50	$5.00
6 Children	$869.10	$874.10	$5.00
7 Children	$893.70	$898.70	$5.00
8 Children	$918.30	$923.30	$5.00
9 Children	$942.90	$947.90	$5.00
10 Children	$967.50	$972.50	$5.00
Additional per child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/01/2011	20/03/2011
Asset limit for Gold Card with SP
Low Limit		Limit
Not a Member of a Couple	$254,000.00	$254,750.00	$750.00
Partnered - combined	$382,500.00	$383,500.00	$1,000.00
High Limit
Not a Member of a Couple	$385,500.00	$386,250.00	$750.00
Partnered - combined	$514,000.00	$515,000.00	$1,000.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/01/2011	20/03/2011
Financial asset notification limits (non-transitional)
Single		Limit
Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner)	$99,911.11	$99,911.11	$0.00
Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$99,911.11	$99,911.11	$0.00
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner)	$258,164.44	$260,706.67	$2,542.22
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$258,164.44	$260,706.67	$2,542.22
Age pension max rate (homeowner)	$98,755.56	$98,755.56	$0.00
Age pension max rate (non-homeowner)	$98,755.56	$98,755.56	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (income)	$1,155.56	$1,155.56	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (assets)	$750.00	$750.00	$0.00

Partnered - combined
Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner)	$174,222.22	$174,222.22	$0.00
Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$174,222.22	$174,222.22	$0.00
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner)	$502,226.67	$507,542.22	$5,315.56
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$502,226.67	$507,542.22	$5,315.56
Age pension max rate (homeowner)	$171,911.11	$171,911.11	$0.00
Age pension max rate (non-homeowner)	$171,911.11	$171,911.11	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (income)	$2,311.11	$2,311.11	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (assets)	$1,500.00	$1,500.00	$0.00

Financial asset notification limits (transitional)
Single
Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner)	$100,200.00	$100,200.00	$0.00
Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$100,200.00	$100,200.00	$0.00
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner)	$298,320.00	$294,651.11	-$3,668.89
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$298,320.00	$294,651.11	-$3,668.89
Age pension max rate (homeowner)	$98,755.56	$98,755.56	$0.00
Age pension max rate (non-homeowner)	$98,755.56	$98,755.56	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (income)	$1,444.44	$1,444.44	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (assets)	$750.00	$750.00	$0.00

Partnered - combined
Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner)	$174,800.00	$174,800.00	$0.00
Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$174,800.00	$174,800.00	$0.00
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner)	$632,342.22	$628,817.78	-$3,524.44
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$632,342.22	$628,817.78	-$3,524.44
Age pension max rate (homeowner)	$171,911.11	$171,911.11	$0.00
Age pension max rate (non-homeowner)	$171,911.11	$171,911.11	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (income)	$2,888.89	$2,888.89	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (assets)	$1,500.00	$1,500.00	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/01/2011	20/03/2011
Adjusted Income at which ISS reduces (non-transitional)		Fortnightly
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,145.00	$1,163.00	$18.00
Partnered - combined	$1,548.80	$1,571.60	$22.80
Illness Separated - combined	$2,254.00	$2,290.00	$36.00

Adjusted Income at which ISS reduces (transitional)
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,214.00	$1,221.25	$7.25
Partnered - combined	$1,773.00	$1,780.50	$7.50
Illness Separated - combined	$2,392.00	$2,406.50	$14.50
Additional amount per dependent child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/01/2011	20/03/2011
Assets at which ISS reduces (non-transitional)
Homeowner		Limit
Not a Member of a Couple	$514,750.00	$520,750.00	$6,000.00
Partnered - combined	$689,000.00	$697,000.00	$8,000.00
Illness Separated - combined	$924,000.00	$936,000.00	$12,000.00
Non-homeowner
Not a Member of a Couple	$646,250.00	$652,250.00	$6,000.00
Partnered - combined	$820,500.00	$828,500.00	$8,000.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,055,500.00	$1,067,500.00	$12,000.00

Assets at which ISS reduces (transitional)
Homeowner
Not a Member of a Couple	$466,750.00	$468,500.00	$1,750.00
Partnered - combined	$663,000.00	$665,000.00	$2,000.00
Illness Separated - combined	$828,000.00	$831,500.00	$3,500.00
Non-homeowner
Not a Member of a Couple	$598,250.00	$600,000.00	$1,750.00
Partnered - combined	$794,500.00	$796,500.00	$2,000.00
Illness Separated - combined	$959,500.00	$963,000.00	$3,500.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/01/2011	20/03/2011
Income at which minimum supplement paid (non-transitional)		Fortnightly
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,516.20	$1,541.80	$25.60
Partnered - combined	$2,321.60	$2,360.00	$38.40
Illness Separated - combined	$2,996.40	$3,047.60	$51.20

Income at which minimum supplement paid (transitional)
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,678.00	$1,694.75	$16.75
Partnered - combined	$2,739.00	$2,766.00	$27.00
Illness Separated - combined	$3,320.00	$3,353.50	$33.50
Additional amount per dependent child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/01/2011	20/03/2011
Assets at which minimum supplement paid (non-transitional)
Homeowner		Limit
Not a Member of a Couple	$638,500.00	$647,250.00	$8,750.00
Partnered - combined	$947,000.00	$959,500.00	$12,500.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,171,500.00	$1,189,000.00	$17,500.00
Non-homeowner
Not a Member of a Couple	$770,000.00	$778,750.00	$8,750.00
Partnered - combined	$1,078,500.00	$1,091,000.00	$12,500.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,303,000.00	$1,320,500.00	$17,500.00

Assets at which minimum supplement paid (transitional)
Homeowner
Not a Member of a Couple	$590,500.00	$594,750.00	$4,250.00
Partnered - combined	$920,500.00	$927,500.00	$7,000.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,075,500.00	$1,084,000.00	$8,500.00
Non-homeowner
Not a Member of a Couple	$722,000.00	$726,250.00	$4,250.00
Partnered - combined	$1,052,000.00	$1,059,000.00	$7,000.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,207,000.00	$1,215,500.00	$8,500.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/01/2011	20/03/2011
Adjusted income (excl WWP) at which ISS ceases (non-transitional)
ISS with no Rent Assistance		Fortnightly
Not a Member of a Couple	$853.10	$865.90	$12.80
Partnered - combined	$1,690.10	$1,716.10	$26.00
Illness Separated - combined	$2,395.30	$2,434.50	$39.20
ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,083.50	$1,098.70	$15.20
Partnered - combined	$1,907.30	$1,935.70	$28.40
Illness Separated - combined	$2,856.10	$2,900.10	$44.00

Adjusted income (excl WWP) at which ISS ceases (transitional)
ISS with no Rent Assistance
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,030.40	$1,034.55	$4.15
Partnered - combined	$2,130.90	$2,145.80	$14.90
Illness Separated - combined	$2,749.90	$2,771.80	$21.90
Additional amount per dependent child	$61.50	$61.50	$0.00
ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,318.40	$1,325.55	$7.15
Partnered - combined	$2,402.40	$2,420.30	$17.90
Illness Separated - combined	$3,325.90	$3,353.80	$27.90
Additional amount per dependent child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/march-2011/service-pension-sp-income-support-supplement-iss-and-age-pension-ap-income-and-assets-limits-thresholds-income-free-areas

Disability Pension Rates & Supplements

	01/01/2011	20/03/2011
Disability pension		Fortnightly
Special rate	$1,092.90	$1,113.70	$20.80
Intermediate rate	$741.60	$755.80	$14.20
EDA	$603.30	$614.80	$11.50
General rate 100%	$388.30	$395.70	$7.40
General rate 95%	$368.89	$375.92	$7.03
General rate 90%	$349.47	$356.13	$6.66
General rate 85%	$330.06	$336.35	$6.29
General rate 80%	$310.64	$316.56	$5.92
General rate 75%	$291.23	$296.78	$5.55
General rate 70%	$271.81	$276.99	$5.18
General rate 65%	$252.40	$257.21	$4.81
General rate 60%	$232.98	$237.42	$4.44
General rate 55%	$213.57	$217.64	$4.07
General rate 50%	$194.15	$197.85	$3.70
General rate 45%	$174.74	$178.07	$3.33
General rate 40%	$155.32	$158.28	$2.96
General rate 35%	$135.91	$138.50	$2.59
General rate 30%	$116.49	$118.71	$2.22
General rate 25%	$97.08	$98.93	$1.85
General rate 20%	$77.66	$79.14	$1.48
General rate 15%	$58.25	$59.36	$1.11
General rate 10%	$38.83	$39.57	$0.74

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/01/2011	20/03/2011
War/Defence Widow(er) Pension		Fortnightly
Extra amount	$40.30	$41.10	$0.80
Indexed amount	$658.40	$670.90	$12.50
GST Supplement	$26.40	$26.70	$0.30
Total	$725.10	$738.70	$13.60

Orphan pension		Fortnightly
Single	$88.40	$88.40	$0.00
Double	$176.60	$176.60	$0.00

Specific disability amounts		Fortnightly
Items 1-6	$577.90	$584.30	$6.40
Item 7	$192.90	$192.90	$0.00
Item 8	$130.20	$130.20	$0.00
Item 9	$111.60	$111.60	$0.00
Item 10	$111.60	$111.60	$0.00
Item 11	$55.90	$55.90	$0.00
Item 12	$29.10	$29.10	$0.00
Item 13	$55.90	$55.90	$0.00
Item 14	$29.10	$29.10	$0.00
Item 15	$43.20	$43.20	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference	Old rate	New Rate	Difference

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/march-2011/disability-pension-rates-supplements

Disability Pension Allowances

	01/01/2011	20/03/2011		01/01/2011	20/03/2011
Clothing allowance		Fortnightly
Low rate	$5.60	$5.60	$0.00
Mid rate	$8.20	$8.20	$0.00
High rate	$12.10	$12.10	$0.00
Double rate	$17.70	$17.70	$0.00
Attendant allowance
Low rate	$144.40	$144.40	$0.00
High rate	$289.20	$289.20	$0.00
Recreation transport allowance
Low rate	$38.50	$38.50	$0.00
High rate	$77.20	$77.20	$0.00		One off
Funeral benefit (one off)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,000.00	$2,000.00	$0.00
Decoration allowance	$2.10	$2.10	$0.00		Annual
VC allowance	N/A	N/A	N/A	$3,848.00	$3,848.00	$0.00
Vehicle allowance	$77.20	$77.20	$0.00
AMS allowances
Standard rate	$716.10	$729.30	$13.20
Married rate	$539.80	$549.70	$9.90		Indexation factor
Part IV indexation factor	N/A	N/A	N/A	1.015	1.011	N/A

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/01/2011	20/03/2011
Advance payments
Lump sum		Lump sum
Minimum advance, single	$342.55	$348.95	$6.40
Maximum advance, single	$1,027.65	$1,046.85	$19.20
Minimum advance, partnered (each)	$258.20	$263.00	$4.80
Maximum advance, partnered (each)	$774.60	$789.00	$14.40
Repayments		Fortnightly
Minimum repayment single	$26.35	$26.84	$0.49
Maximum repayment single	$79.05	$80.53	$1.48
Minimum repayment partnered (each)	$19.86	$20.23	$0.37
Maximum repayment partnered (each)	$59.58	$60.69	$1.11

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/march-2011/disability-pension-allowances

Veterans' Children Education Scheme (VCES)

	01/01/2011	20/03/2011

Primary		Annual
Annual payment	$234.10	$234.10	$0.00
Secondary - living at home		Fortnightly
Child 15 or younger	$48.10	$48.10	$0.00
Child 16 or 17 years old	$212.70	$212.70	$0.00
Child 18 or older	$255.80	$255.80	$0.00
Secondary - living away from home
Child 15 or younger	$364.65	$364.65	$0.00
Child 16 or 17 years old	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Child 18 or older	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Secondary - homeless
Child 15 or younger	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Child 16 or 17 years old	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Child 18 or older	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Tertiary - living at home
Child 16 or 17 years old	$212.70	$212.70	$0.00
Child 18 or older	$255.80	$255.80	$0.00
Tertiary - living away from home
Child 16 or 17 years old	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Child 18 or older	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Double orphan
Child 15 or younger	$216.00	$216.00	$0.00
Child 16 to 20 years old	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Child 21 or older	$472.10	$472.10	$0.00
Scholarships (Annual)		Annual
Student start-up scholarship	$1,097.00	$1,097.00	$0.00
Relocation scholarship - initial	$4,124.00	$4,124.00	$0.00
Relocation scholarship - ongoing	$1,031.00	$1,031.00	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference	Old rate	New Rate	Difference

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/march-2011/veterans-children-education-scheme-vces

Military Rehabilitation & Compensation Act (MRCA) Rates & Allowances

	01/01/2011	20/03/2011		01/01/2011	20/03/2011
MRCA rates
Wholly dependent partner		Annual			Weekly
Extra amount	N/A	N/A	N/A	$20.15	$20.55	$0.40
Base rate	N/A	N/A	N/A	$329.20	$335.45	$6.25
Supplement	N/A	N/A	N/A	$13.20	$13.35	$0.15
Total	N/A	N/A	N/A	$362.55	$369.35	$6.80
Special rate disability pension
SRDP	N/A	N/A	N/A	$546.45	$556.85	$10.40
Periodic payments
Permanent impairment	N/A	N/A	N/A	$292.08	$292.08	$0.00
Incapacity commutation limit	N/A	N/A	N/A	$187.98	$187.98	$0.00
Maximum household services	N/A	N/A	N/A	$413.56	$413.56	$0.00
Maximum attendant care services	N/A	N/A	N/A	$413.56	$413.56	$0.00
Eligible young person compensation	N/A	N/A	N/A	$82.71	$82.71	$0.00
Remuneration loading	$135.46	$135.46	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Reimbursement limits
Financial advice compensation	$1,503.83	$1,503.83	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Funeral compensation	$10,138.75	$10,138.75	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Travel
Specified rate per kilometre	$0.60	$0.60	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
MRCA supplement					Fortnightly
MRCA supplement (P)	$156.00	$156.00	$0.00	$6.00	$6.00	$0.00
MRCA supplement (T)	$156.00	$156.00	$0.00	$6.00	$6.00	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
	01/01/2011	20/03/2011
One-off lump sum payments
Section 80 additional payment	$75,191.88	$75,191.88	$0.00
Additional death benefit Compensation dependent partner	$125,319.80	$125,319.80	$0.00
Dependent eligible young persons	$75,191.88	$75,191.88	$0.00
Lump sum eligible dependents	$75,191.88	$75,191.88	$0.00
Lump sum total dependents	$238,107.62	$238,107.62	$0.00

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference	Old rate	New Rate	Difference
Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Scheme (MRCAETS)	01/01/2011	20/03/2011		01/01/2011	20/03/2011
		Annual			Fortnightly
Primary students
Primary students	$234.10	$234.10	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Secondary/Tertiary students at home
Child 15 years or younger	N/A	N/A	N/A	$48.10	$48.10	$0.00
Child 16 or 17 years old	N/A	N/A	N/A	$212.70	$212.70	$0.00
Child 18 years or older	N/A	N/A	N/A	$255.80	$255.80	$0.00
Secondary/Tertiary students living away
Child 15 years or younger	N/A	N/A	N/A	$364.65	$364.65	$0.00
Child 16 or 17 years old	N/A	N/A	N/A	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Child 18 years or older	N/A	N/A	N/A	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Secondary/Tertiary students homeless
Child 15 years or younger	N/A	N/A	N/A	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Child 16 or 17 years old	N/A	N/A	N/A	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Child 18 years or older	N/A	N/A	N/A	$388.70	$388.70	$0.00
Scholarships
Student start-up scholarship	$1,097.00	$1,097.00	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Relocation scholarship - initial	$4,124.00	$4,124.00	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Relocation scholarship - ongoing	$1,031.00	$1,031.00	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A


	Old rate	New Rate	Difference	Old rate	New Rate	Difference

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/march-2011/military-rehabilitation-compensation-act-mrca-rates-allowances

Safety, Rehabilitation & Compensation Act (SRCA) payments

	01/01/2011	20/03/2011		01/01/2011	20/03/2011

Table 1		Lump Sums			Weekly
Indexation of normal weekly earnings (wage price index)	2.90%	2.90%	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Death lump sum - 17(3)	$442,177.76	$442,177.76	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Death lump sum - 17(4)	$442,177.76	$442,177.76	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Death - dependent child - 17(5)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$121.60	$121.60	$0.00
Funeral expenses reimbursement limit - 18(2)	$10,138.75	$10,138.75	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Incapacity - minimum earnings - 19(7)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$402.06	$402.06	$0.00
Incapacity - prescribed person - 19(8)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$99.56	$99.56	$0.00
Incapacity - dependent child - 19(9)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$49.75	$49.75	$0.00
Maximum lump sum permanent impairment	$159,236.05	$159,236.05	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Maximum lump sum impairment component - NEL A	$29,856.78	$29,856.78	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Maximum lump sum non-economic loss component - NEL B	$29,856.78	$29,856.78	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Maximum household services	N/A	N/A	N/A	$398.08	$398.08	$0.00
Maxmium attendant care service	N/A	N/A	N/A	$398.08	$398.08	$0.00
Redemption eligibility ceiling - 30(1)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$99.56	$99.56	$0.00
Redemption eligibility ceiling - 137(1)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$99.56	$99.56	$0.00
Table 2
Travel
Specified rate per kilometre	$0.60	$0.60	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Table 3
150% AWOTEFA	N/A	N/A	N/A	$1,889.10	$1,908.75	$19.65
Effective date	N/A	N/A	N/A	18/11/2010	24/02/2011	N/A
Table 4
Superannuation amount	1.30%	1.30%	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Table 5
Specified weekly interest on lump sums	5.38%	5.38%	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

	Old rate	New Rate	Difference

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/march-2011/safety-rehabilitation-compensation-act-srca-payments

Defence Act payments

	01/01/2011	20/03/2011
		Annual
Additional death benefit lump sum limit	$48,817.06	$48,817.06	$0.00
Addition to maximum SRCA permanent impairment payment used to calculate severe injury adjustment	$68,063.38	$68,063.38	$0.00
Dependent child benefit lump sum limit	$71,753.26	$71,753.26	$0.00
Financial advice lump sum limit	$1,435.14	$1,435.14	$0.00

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/march-2011/defence-act-payments

January 2011

Date of effect: 1 January 2011

Effective payday 13 January 2011

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/january-2011

Service Pension (SP) Rates, Supplements & Allowances

	Old rate 20/09/2010	New rate 01/01/2011	Difference
Service pension MBR (non-transitional)		Fortnightly
Combined couples rate	$992.60	$992.60	$0.00
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$658.40	$658.40	$0.00
Partnered (each)	$496.30	$496.30	$0.00

Pension MBR Factor	1.022	N/A	N/A

Pension supplement (non-transitional)
Combined couples rate
Pension supplement	$87.00	$87.00	$0.00
Minimum pension supplement	$46.80	$46.80	$0.00
Single
Pension supplement	$57.70	$57.70	$0.00
Minimum pension supplement	$31.00	$31.00	$0.00
Basic pension supplement	$20.20	$20.20	$0.00
Tax exempt pension supplement	$37.50	$37.50	$0.00
Pension supplement component for pension bonus	$20.20	$20.20	$0.00
Partnered (each)
Pension supplement	$43.50	$43.50	$0.00
Minimum pension supplement	$23.40	$23.40	$0.00
Basic pension supplement	$16.80	$16.80	$0.00
Tax exempt pension supplement	$26.70	$26.70	$0.00
Pension supplement component for pension bonus	$16.80	$16.80	$0.00

Total Service pension
Combined couples rate	$1,079.60	$1,079.60	$0.00
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$716.10	$716.10	$0.00
Partnered (each)	$539.80	$539.80	$0.00

Service Pension (SP) Rates, Supplements & Allowances	Old rate 20/09/2010	New rate 01/01/2011	Difference
Service pension MBR (non-transitional)		Fortnightly
Combined couples rate	$992.60	$992.60	$0.00
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$658.40	$658.40	$0.00
Partnered (each)	$496.30	$496.30	$0.00

Pension MBR Factor	1.022	N/A	N/A

Pension supplement (non-transitional)
Combined couples rate
Pension supplement	$87.00	$87.00	$0.00
Minimum pension supplement	$46.80	$46.80	$0.00
Single
Pension supplement	$57.70	$57.70	$0.00
Minimum pension supplement	$31.00	$31.00	$0.00
Basic pension supplement	$20.20	$20.20	$0.00
Tax exempt pension supplement	$37.50	$37.50	$0.00
Pension supplement component for pension bonus	$20.20	$20.20	$0.00
Partnered (each)
Pension supplement	$43.50	$43.50	$0.00
Minimum pension supplement	$23.40	$23.40	$0.00
Basic pension supplement	$16.80	$16.80	$0.00
Tax exempt pension supplement	$26.70	$26.70	$0.00
Pension supplement component for pension bonus	$16.80	$16.80	$0.00

Total Service pension
Combined couples rate	$1,079.60	$1,079.60	$0.00
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$716.10	$716.10	$0.00
Partnered (each)	$539.80	$539.80	$0.00

	Old rate 20/09/2010	New rate 01/01/2011	Difference

Transitional pension rate
Single		Fortnightly
Transitional pension rate	$643.80	$643.80	$0.00
Minimum pension supplement	$31.00	$31.00	$0.00
Basic pension supplement	$590.50	$590.50	$0.00
Tax exempt pension supplement	$53.30	$53.30	$0.00
Partnered (each)
Transitional pension rate	$520.00	$520.00	$0.00
Minimum pension supplement	$23.40	$23.40	$0.00
Basic pension supplement	$493.30	$493.30	$0.00
Tax exempt pension supplement	$26.70	$26.70	$0.00

Income support supplement		Fortnightly
Ceiling rate	$216.60	$216.60	$0.00
Minimum payment amount (single)	$31.00	$31.00	$0.00
Minimum payment amount (partnered)	$23.40	$23.40	$0.00
Tax exempt amount (single)	$31.00	$31.00	$0.00
Tax exempt amount (partnered)	$23.40	$23.40	$0.00

Income support allowances	Old rate 20/09/2010	New rate 01/01/2011	Difference	Old rate 20/09/2010	New rate 01/01/2011	Difference
Remote area allowance		Fortnightly
Single rate, including illness separated, respite care, and partnered where the partner does not receive RAA	$18.20	$18.20	$0.00
Partnered (combined) (both receiving RAA)	$15.60	$15.60	$0.00
Child	$7.30	$7.30	$0.00

Seniors supplement		Quarterly			Annual
Single annual	N/A	N/A	N/A	$806.00	$806.00	$0.00
Single (current quarter - paid in 3 months)	$201.50	$199.29	-$2.21	N/A	N/A	N/A
Single (previous quarter - paid next payday)	$201.09	$201.50	$0.41	N/A	N/A	N/A
Partnered annual	N/A	N/A	N/A	$608.40	$608.40	$0.00
Partnered (current quarter - paid in 3 months)	$152.10	$150.43	-$1.67	N/A	N/A	N/A
Partnered (previous quarter - paid next payday)	$151.80	$152.10	$0.30	N/A	N/A	N/A
Veterans supplement		Fortnightly
Veterans supplement (P)	$6.00	$6.00	$0.00
Veterans supplement (T)	$6.00	$6.00	$0.00

Crisis payment		Annual
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$358.05	$358.05	$0.00
Partnered (each)	$269.90	$269.90	$0.00

	Old rate	New rate	Difference
	20/09/2010	01/01/2011

Rent assistance
No children		Fortnightly
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$115.20	$115.20	$0.00
Partnered (combined)	$108.60	$108.60	$0.00
SSA Age Pensioner, shared accommodation	$76.80	$76.80	$0.00
1-2 children
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$135.24	$135.24	$0.00
Partnered (combined)	$135.24	$135.24	$0.00
3 or more children
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$152.88	$152.88	$0.00
Partnered (combined)	$152.88	$152.88	$0.00

Rent assistance threshold
No children
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$102.40	$102.40	$0.00
Partnered (combined)	$166.80	$166.80	$0.00
With children
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$134.82	$134.82	$0.00
Partnered (combined)	$199.50	$199.50	$0.00

	Old rate	New rate	Difference
	20/09/2010	01/01/2011

Education Entry Payment		Annual
Education Entry Payment	$208.00	$208.00	$0.00

Dependent child add-on		Fortnightly
Child 12 or younger	$109.06	$109.06	$0.00
Child 13 - 15 years old	$157.22	$157.22	$0.00

Guardian allowance		Fortnightly
Guardian allowance	$52.92	$52.92	$0.00

Extra allowable amount		Annual
Extra allowable amount	$131,500.00	$131,500.00	$0.00

Maximum pension bonus
Single		Annual
1 bonus period	$1,658.50	$1,658.50	$0.00
2 bonus periods	$6,634.00	$6,634.00	$0.00
3 bonus periods	$14,926.50	$14,926.50	$0.00
4 bonus periods	$26,536.00	$26,536.00	$0.00
5 bonus periods	$41,462.50	$41,462.50	$0.00
Partnered
1 bonus period	$1,254.00	$1,254.00	$0.00
2 bonus periods	$5,016.10	$5,016.10	$0.00
3 bonus periods	$11,286.10	$11,286.10	$0.00
4 bonus periods	$20,064.30	$20,064.30	$0.00
5 bonus periods	$31,350.40	$31,350.40	$0.00

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/january-2011/service-pension-sp-rates-supplements-allowances

Service Pension (SP), Income Support Supplement (ISS) and Age Pension (AP) Income and Assets Limits, Thresholds & Income Free Areas


Aged care	Old rate 20/09/2010	New rate 01/01/2011	Difference
Standard pensioner contribution		Fortnightly
Standard pensioner contribution - general	$553.00	$553.00	$0.00
Standard pensioner contribution - phased	$520.10	$520.10	$0.00
Standard pensioner contribution - protected resident	$490.28	$490.28	$0.00
Standard pensioner contribution - certain pre 2008 reform residents	$610.82	$610.82	$0.00
Income and Asset limits		Annual
Minimum permissable asset value	$38,500.00	$38,500.00	$0.00
Partially supported resident	$98,237.60	$98,237.60	$0.00
Concessional resident	$38,500.00	$38,500.00	$0.00
Assisted resident	$62,000.00	$62,000.00	$0.00
Threshold amount	$6,058.00	$6,058.00	$0.00

Seniors Health Card Income Limit		Annual
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care	$50,000.00	$50,000.00	$0.00
Partnered (each)	$40,000.00	$40,000.00	$0.00

Child income limits		Annual
Child 15 or younger (per week)	$175.65	$181.10	$5.45
Child 16 or older (per annum)	$9,627.05	$9,925.50	$298.45

Assets value limit
Homeowner		Limit
Single	$181,750.00	$181,750.00	$0.00
Partnered (each) including illness separated and respite care	$129,000.00	$129,000.00	$0.00
Non-homeowner
Single	$313,250.00	$313,250.00	$0.00
Partnered (each) including illness separated and respite care	$194,750.00	$194,750.00	$0.00

Asset Levels at which SP ceases (non-transitional)	Old rate 20/09/2010	New rate 01/01/2011	Difference
Low Limit		Limit
Not a Member of a Couple	$659,250.00	$659,250.00	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$978,000.00	$978,000.00	$0.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,213,000.00	$1,213,000.00	$0.00
High Limit (without RA)
Not a Member of a Couple	$790,750.00	$790,750.00	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$1,109,500.00	$1,109,500.00	$0.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,344,500.00	$1,344,500.00	$0.00

Asset Levels at which SP ceases (transitional)
Low Limit
Not a Member of a Couple	$611,000.00	$611,000.00	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$951,500.00	$951,500.00	$0.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,116,500.00	$1,116,500.00	$0.00
High Limit (without RA)
Not a Member of a Couple	$742,500.00	$742,500.00	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$1,083,000.00	$1,083,000.00	$0.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,248,000.00	$1,248,000.00	$0.00

Special disability trust asset limit		Limit
Asset value limit	$563,250.00	$563,250.00	$0.00

Income Limit at which SP/ISS/AP ceases (non-transitional)	Old rate 20/09/2010	New rate 01/01/2011	Difference
SP with no Rent Assistance		Fortnightly
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,578.20	$1,578.20	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$2,415.20	$2,415.20	$0.00
Illness Separated - combined	$3,120.40	$3,120.40	$0.00
SP with Maximum Rent Assistance
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,808.60	$1,808.60	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$2,632.40	$2,632.40	$0.00
Illness Separated - combined	$3,581.20	$3,581.20	$0.00

Income Limit at which SP/ISS/AP ceases (transitional)
SP with no Rent Assistance
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,755.50	$1,755.50	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$2,856.00	$2,856.00	$0.00
Illness Separated - combined	$3,475.00	$3,475.00	$0.00
Additional amount per dependent child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00
SP with Maximum Rent Assistance
Not a Member of a Couple	$2,043.50	$2,043.50	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$3,127.50	$3,127.50	$0.00
Illness Separated - combined	$4,051.00	$4,051.00	$0.00
Additional amount per dependent child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

	Old rate	New rate	Difference
	20/09/2010	01/01/2011

Income and assets reduction limit		Fortnightly
Single	$108.20	$108.20	$0.00
Partnered (each), including illness separated and respite care	$93.10	$93.10	$0.00

Income free area		Fortnightly
Single	$146.00	$146.00	$0.00
Partnered (combined), including illness separated and respite care	$256.00	$256.00	$0.00
Additional amount for dependent children (transitional only)	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

Maintenance income free area		Annual
Amount per person (1 child)	$1,368.75	$1,368.75	$0.00
Amount per additional child	$456.25	$456.25	$0.00

	Old rate	New rate	Difference
	20/09/2010	01/01/2011

Deeming thresholds		Limit
Single	$43,200.00	$43,200.00	$0.00
Partnered (combined), including illness separated and respite care	$72,000.00	$72,000.00	$0.00

Exempt funeral investment threshold		Limit
Exempt funeral investment threshold	$11,000.00	$11,000.00	$0.00

Primary production attribution threshold		Limit
Primary production attribution threshold (assets)	$1,025,000.00	$1,025,000.00	$0.00
Primary production attribution threshold (income)	$45,114.00	$45,114.00	$0.00

SHA assessable amount		Fortnightly
Single non-transitional service pension	$598.40	$598.40	$0.00
Partnered non-transitional service pension	$496.30	$496.30	$0.00
Single transitional service pension	$570.90	$570.90	$0.00
Partnered transitional service pension	$476.50	$476.50	$0.00
War widow pension	$638.70	$638.70	$0.00
Single income support supplement	$185.60	$185.60	$0.00
Partnered income support supplement	$193.20	$193.20	$0.00

Minimum rent for maximum Rent Assistance (RA)	Old rate 20/09/2010	New rate 01/01/2011	Difference
Single		Fortnightly
No children	$256.00	$256.00	$0.00
1-2 children	$315.14	$315.14	$0.00
3 or more children	$338.66	$338.66	$0.00
Partnered
No children	$311.60	$311.60	$0.00
1-2 children	$379.82	$379.82	$0.00
3 or more children	$403.34	$403.34	$0.00

	Old rate	New rate	Difference
	20/09/2010	01/01/2011

Income limit for Gold Card with SP (non-transitional)		Fortnightly
Not a Member of a Couple	$362.40	$362.40	$0.00
Partnered - each	$314.20	$314.20	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$628.40	$628.40	$0.00

Income limit for Gold Card with SP (transitional)
Not a Member of a Couple
No Children	$416.50	$416.50	$0.00
1 Child	$441.10	$441.10	$0.00
2 Children	$465.70	$465.70	$0.00
3 Children	$490.30	$490.30	$0.00
4 Children	$514.90	$514.90	$0.00
5 Children	$539.50	$539.50	$0.00
6 Children	$564.10	$564.10	$0.00
7 Children	$588.70	$588.70	$0.00
8 Children	$613.30	$613.30	$0.00
9 Children	$637.90	$637.90	$0.00
10 Children	$662.50	$662.50	$0.00
Additional per child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

Partnered - each
No Children	$360.75	$360.75	$0.00
Partnered - combined
No Children	$721.50	$721.50	$0.00
1 Child	$746.10	$746.10	$0.00
2 Children	$770.70	$770.70	$0.00
3 Children	$795.30	$795.30	$0.00
4 Children	$819.90	$819.90	$0.00
5 Children	$844.50	$844.50	$0.00
6 Children	$869.10	$869.10	$0.00
7 Children	$893.70	$893.70	$0.00
8 Children	$918.30	$918.30	$0.00
9 Children	$942.90	$942.90	$0.00
10 Children	$967.50	$967.50	$0.00
Additional per child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

	Old rate	New rate	Difference
	20/09/2010	01/01/2011

Asset limit for Gold Card with SP
Low Limit		Limit
Not a Member of a Couple	$254,000.00	$254,000.00	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$382,500.00	$382,500.00	$0.00
High Limit
Not a Member of a Couple	$385,500.00	$385,500.00	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$514,000.00	$514,000.00	$0.00

	Old rate	New rate	Difference
	20/09/2010	01/01/2011

Financial asset notification limits (non-transitional)
Single		Limit
Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner)	$99,911.11	$99,911.11	$0.00
Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$99,911.11	$99,911.11	$0.00
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner)	$258,164.44	$258,164.44	$0.00
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$258,164.44	$258,164.44	$0.00
Age pension max rate (homeowner)	$98,755.56	$98,755.56	$0.00
Age pension max rate (non-homeowner)	$98,755.56	$98,755.56	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (income)	$1,155.56	$1,155.56	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (assets)	$750.00	$750.00	$0.00

Partnered - combined
Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner)	$174,222.22	$174,222.22	$0.00
Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$174,222.22	$174,222.22	$0.00
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner)	$502,226.67	$502,226.67	$0.00
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$502,226.67	$502,226.67	$0.00
Age pension max rate (homeowner)	$171,911.11	$171,911.11	$0.00
Age pension max rate (non-homeowner)	$171,911.11	$171,911.11	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (income)	$2,311.11	$2,311.11	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (assets)	$1,500.00	$1,500.00	$0.00

Financial asset notification limits (transitional)
Single
Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner)	$100,200.00	$100,200.00	$0.00
Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$100,200.00	$100,200.00	$0.00
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner)	$298,320.00	$298,320.00	$0.00
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$298,320.00	$298,320.00	$0.00
Age pension max rate (homeowner)	$98,755.56	$98,755.56	$0.00
Age pension max rate (non-homeowner)	$98,755.56	$98,755.56	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (income)	$1,444.44	$1,444.44	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (assets)	$750.00	$750.00	$0.00

Partnered - combined
Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner)	$174,800.00	$174,800.00	$0.00
Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$174,800.00	$174,800.00	$0.00
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner)	$632,342.22	$632,342.22	$0.00
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner)	$632,342.22	$632,342.22	$0.00
Age pension max rate (homeowner)	$171,911.11	$171,911.11	$0.00
Age pension max rate (non-homeowner)	$171,911.11	$171,911.11	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (income)	$2,888.89	$2,888.89	$0.00
Part rate $ variation (assets)	$1,500.00	$1,500.00	$0.00

	Old rate	New rate	Difference
	20/09/2010	01/01/2011

Adjusted Income at which ISS reduces (non-transitional)		Fortnightly
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,145.00	$1,145.00	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$1,548.80	$1,548.80	$0.00
Illness Separated - combined	$2,254.00	$2,254.00	$0.00

Adjusted Income at which ISS reduces (transitional)
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,214.00	$1,214.00	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$1,773.00	$1,773.00	$0.00
Illness Separated - combined	$2,392.00	$2,392.00	$0.00
Additional amount per dependent child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

	Old rate	New rate	Difference
	20/09/2010	01/01/2011

Assets at which ISS reduces (non-transitional)
Homeowner		Limit
Not a Member of a Couple	$514,750.00	$514,750.00	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$689,000.00	$689,000.00	$0.00
Illness Separated - combined	$924,000.00	$924,000.00	$0.00
Non-homeowner
Not a Member of a Couple	$646,250.00	$646,250.00	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$820,500.00	$820,500.00	$0.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,055,500.00	$1,055,500.00	$0.00

Assets at which ISS reduces (transitional)
Homeowner
Not a Member of a Couple	$466,750.00	$466,750.00	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$663,000.00	$663,000.00	$0.00
Illness Separated - combined	$828,000.00	$828,000.00	$0.00
Non-homeowner
Not a Member of a Couple	$598,250.00	$598,250.00	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$794,500.00	$794,500.00	$0.00
Illness Separated - combined	$959,500.00	$959,500.00	$0.00

	Old rate	New rate	Difference
	20/09/2010	01/01/2011

Income at which minimum supplement paid (non-transitional)		Fortnightly
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,516.20	$1,516.20	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$2,321.60	$2,321.60	$0.00
Illness Separated - combined	$2,996.40	$2,996.40	$0.00

Income at which minimum supplement paid (transitional)
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,678.00	$1,678.00	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$2,739.00	$2,739.00	$0.00
Illness Separated - combined	$3,320.00	$3,320.00	$0.00
Additional amount per dependent child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

	Old rate	New rate	Difference
	20/09/2010	01/01/2011

Assets at which minimum supplement paid (non-transitional)
Homeowner		Limit
Not a Member of a Couple	$638,500.00	$638,500.00	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$947,000.00	$947,000.00	$0.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,171,500.00	$1,171,500.00	$0.00
Non-homeowner
Not a Member of a Couple	$770,000.00	$770,000.00	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$1,078,500.00	$1,078,500.00	$0.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,303,000.00	$1,303,000.00	$0.00

Assets at which minimum supplement paid (transitional)
Homeowner
Not a Member of a Couple	$590,500.00	$590,500.00	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$920,500.00	$920,500.00	$0.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,075,500.00	$1,075,500.00	$0.00
Non-homeowner
Not a Member of a Couple	$722,000.00	$722,000.00	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$1,052,000.00	$1,052,000.00	$0.00
Illness Separated - combined	$1,207,000.00	$1,207,000.00	$0.00

	Old rate	New rate	Difference
	20/09/2010	01/01/2011

Adjusted income (excl WWP) at which ISS ceases (non-transitional)
ISS with no Rent Assistance		Fortnightly
Not a Member of a Couple	$853.10	$853.10	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$1,690.10	$1,690.10	$0.00
Illness Separated - combined	$2,395.30	$2,395.30	$0.00
ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,083.50	$1,083.50	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$1,907.30	$1,907.30	$0.00
Illness Separated - combined	$2,856.10	$2,856.10	$0.00

Adjusted income (excl WWP) at which ISS ceases (transitional)
ISS with no Rent Assistance
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,030.40	$1,030.40	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$2,130.90	$2,130.90	$0.00
Illness Separated - combined	$2,749.90	$2,749.90	$0.00
Additional amount per dependent child	$61.50	$61.50	$0.00
ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance
Not a Member of a Couple	$1,318.40	$1,318.40	$0.00
Partnered - combined	$2,402.40	$2,402.40	$0.00
Illness Separated - combined	$3,325.90	$3,325.90	$0.00
Additional amount per dependent child	$24.60	$24.60	$0.00

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/january-2011/service-pension-sp-income-support-supplement-iss-and-age-pension-ap-income-and-assets-limits-thresholds-income-free-areas

Disability Pension Rates & Supplements

	Old rate 20/09/2010	New rate 01/01/2011	Difference
Disability pension		Fortnightly
Special rate	$1,092.90	$1,092.90	$0.00
Intermediate rate	$741.60	$741.60	$0.00
EDA	$603.30	$603.30	$0.00
General rate 100%	$388.30	$388.30	$0.00
General rate 95%	$368.89	$368.89	$0.00
General rate 90%	$349.47	$349.47	$0.00
General rate 85%	$330.06	$330.06	$0.00
General rate 80%	$310.64	$310.64	$0.00
General rate 75%	$291.23	$291.23	$0.00
General rate 70%	$271.81	$271.81	$0.00
General rate 65%	$252.40	$252.40	$0.00
General rate 60%	$232.98	$232.98	$0.00
General rate 55%	$213.57	$213.57	$0.00
General rate 50%	$194.15	$194.15	$0.00
General rate 45%	$174.74	$174.74	$0.00
General rate 40%	$155.32	$155.32	$0.00
General rate 35%	$135.91	$135.91	$0.00
General rate 30%	$116.49	$116.49	$0.00
General rate 25%	$97.08	$97.08	$0.00
General rate 20%	$77.66	$77.66	$0.00
General rate 15%	$58.25	$58.25	$0.00
General rate 10%	$38.83	$38.83	$0.00

	Old rate	New rate	Difference
	20/09/2010	01/01/2011

War/Defence Widow(er) Pension		Fortnightly
Extra amount	$40.30	$40.30	$0.00
Indexed amount	$658.40	$658.40	$0.00
GST Supplement	$26.40	$26.40	$0.00
Total	$725.10	$725.10	$0.00

Orphan pension		Fortnightly
Single	$85.70	$88.40	$2.70
Double	$171.30	$176.60	$5.30

Specific disability amounts		Fortnightly
Items 1-6	$577.90	$577.90	$0.00
Item 7	$192.90	$192.90	$0.00
Item 8	$130.20	$130.20	$0.00
Item 9	$111.60	$111.60	$0.00
Item 10	$111.60	$111.60	$0.00
Item 11	$55.90	$55.90	$0.00
Item 12	$29.10	$29.10	$0.00
Item 13	$55.90	$55.90	$0.00
Item 14	$29.10	$29.10	$0.00
Item 15	$43.20	$43.20	$0.00

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/january-2011/disability-pension-rates-supplements

Disability Pension Allowances

	Old rate 20/09/2010	New rate 01/01/2011	Difference	Old rate 20/09/2010	New rate 01/01/2011	Difference
Clothing allowance		Fortnightly
Low rate	$5.60	$5.60	$0.00
Mid rate	$8.20	$8.20	$0.00
High rate	$12.10	$12.10	$0.00
Double rate	$17.70	$17.70	$0.00
Attendant allowance
Low rate	$144.40	$144.40	$0.00
High rate	$289.20	$289.20	$0.00
Recreation transport allowance
Low rate	$38.50	$38.50	$0.00
High rate	$77.20	$77.20	$0.00		One off
Funeral benefit (one off)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,000.00	$2,000.00	$0.00
Decoration allowance	$2.10	$2.10	$0.00		Annual
VC allowance	N/A	N/A	N/A	$3,848.00	$3,848.00	$0.00
Vehicle allowance	$77.20	$77.20	$0.00
AMS allowances
Standard rate	$716.10	$716.10	$0.00
Married rate	$539.80	$539.80	$0.00		Indexation factor
Part IV indexation factor	N/A	N/A	N/A	1.015	1.015	0.000

Advance payments	Old rate 20/09/2010	New rate 01/01/2011	Difference
Lump sum		Lump sum
Minimum advance, single	$342.55	$342.55	$0.00
Maximum advance, single	$1,027.65	$1,027.65	$0.00
Minimum advance, partnered (each)	$258.20	$258.20	$0.00
Maximum advance, partnered (each)	$774.60	$774.60	$0.00
Repayments		Fortnightly
Minimum repayment single	$26.35	$26.35	$0.00
Maximum repayment single	$79.05	$79.05	$0.00
Minimum repayment partnered (each)	$19.86	$19.86	$0.00
Maximum repayment partnered (each)	$59.58	$59.58	$0.00

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/january-2011/disability-pension-allowances

Veterans' Children Education Scheme (VCES)

	Old rate 20/09/2010	New rate 01/01/2011	Difference
Primary		Annual
Annual payment	$227.10	$234.10	$7.00
Secondary - living at home		Fortnightly
Child 15 or younger	$46.70	$48.10	$1.40
Child 16 or 17 years old	$206.30	$212.70	$6.40
Child 18 or older	$248.10	$255.80	$7.70
Secondary - living away from home
Child 15 or younger	$353.68	$364.65	$10.97
Child 16 or 17 years old	$377.00	$388.70	$11.70
Child 18 or older	$377.00	$388.70	$11.70
Secondary - homeless
Child 15 or younger	$377.00	$388.70	$11.70
Child 16 or 17 years old	$377.00	$388.70	$11.70
Child 18 or older	$377.00	$388.70	$11.70
Tertiary - living at home
Child 16 or 17 years old	$206.30	$212.70	$6.40
Child 18 or older	$248.10	$255.80	$7.70
Tertiary - living away from home
Child 16 or 17 years old	$377.00	$388.70	$11.70
Child 18 or older	$377.00	$388.70	$11.70
Double orphan
Child 15 or younger	$209.50	$216.00	$6.50
Child 16 to 20 years old	$377.00	$388.70	$11.70
Child 21 or older	$457.90	$472.10	$14.20
Scholarships		Scholarships
Student start-up scholarship	$650.00	$1,097.00	$447.00
Relocation scholarship - initial	$4,000.00	$4,124.00	$124.00
Relocation scholarship - ongoing	$1,000.00	$1,031.00	$31.00

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/january-2011/veterans-children-education-scheme-vces

Military Rehabilitation & Compensation Act (MRCA) Rates & Allowances

	Old rate 20/09/2010	New rate 01/01/2011	Difference	Old rate 20/09/2010	New rate 01/01/2011	Difference
MRCA rates
Wholly dependent partner		Annual			Weekly
Extra amount	N/A	N/A	N/A	$20.15	$20.15	$0.00
Base rate	N/A	N/A	N/A	$329.20	$329.20	$0.00
Supplement	N/A	N/A	N/A	$13.20	$13.20	$0.00
Total	N/A	N/A	N/A	$362.55	$362.55	$0.00
Special rate disability pension
SRDP	N/A	N/A	N/A	$546.45	$546.45	$0.00
Periodic payments
Permanent impairment	N/A	N/A	N/A	$292.08	$292.08	$0.00
Incapacity commutation limit	N/A	N/A	N/A	$187.98	$187.98	$0.00
Maximum household services	N/A	N/A	N/A	$413.56	$413.56	$0.00
Maximum attendant care services	N/A	N/A	N/A	$413.56	$413.56	$0.00
Eligible young person compensation	N/A	N/A	N/A	$82.71	$82.71	$0.00
Remuneration loading	$135.46	$135.46	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Reimbursement limits
Financial advice compensation	$1,503.83	$1,503.83	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Funeral compensation	$10,138.75	$10,138.75	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Travel
Specified rate per kilometre	$0.60	$0.60	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
MRCA supplement					Fortnightly
MRCA supplement (P)	$156.00	$156.00	$0.00	$6.00	$6.00	$0.00
MRCA supplement (T)	$156.00	$156.00	$0.00	$6.00	$6.00	$0.00

One-off lump sum payments	Old rate 20/09/2010	New rate 01/01/2011	Difference
Section 80 additional payment	$75,191.88	$75,191.88	$0.00
Additional death benefit Compensation dependent partner	$125,319.80	$125,319.80	$0.00
Dependent eligible young persons	$75,191.88	$75,191.88	$0.00
Lump sum eligible dependents	$75,191.88	$75,191.88	$0.00
Lump sum total dependents	$238,107.62	$238,107.62	$0.00

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/january-2011/military-rehabilitation-compensation-act-mrca-rates-allowances

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Scheme (MRCAETS)

	Old rate 20/09/2010	New rate 01/01/2011	Difference	Old rate 20/09/2010	New rate 01/01/2011	Difference
		Annual			Fortnightly
Primary students
Primary students	$227.10	$234.10	$7.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Secondary/Tertiary students at home
Child 15 years or younger	N/A	N/A	N/A	$46.70	$48.10	$1.40
Child 16 or 17 years old	N/A	N/A	N/A	$206.30	$212.70	$6.40
Child 18 years or older	N/A	N/A	N/A	$248.10	$255.80	$7.70
Secondary/Tertiary students living away
Child 15 years or younger	N/A	N/A	N/A	$353.68	$364.65	$10.97
Child 16 or 17 years old	N/A	N/A	N/A	$377.00	$388.70	$11.70
Child 18 years or older	N/A	N/A	N/A	$377.00	$388.70	$11.70
Secondary/Tertiary students homeless
Child 15 years or younger	N/A	N/A	N/A	$377.00	$388.70	$11.70
Child 16 or 17 years old	N/A	N/A	N/A	$377.00	$388.70	$11.70
Child 18 years or older	N/A	N/A	N/A	$377.00	$388.70	$11.70
Scholarships
Student start-up scholarship	$650.00	$1,097.00	$447.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Relocation scholarship - initial	$4,000.00	$4,124.00	$124.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Relocation scholarship - ongoing	$1,000.00	$1,031.00	$31.00	N/A	N/A	N/A

Safety, Rehabilitation & Compensation Act (SRCA) payments

	Old rate 20/09/2010	New rate 01/01/2011	Difference	Old rate 20/09/2010	New rate 01/01/2011	Difference
Table 1		Lump Sums			Weekly
Indexation of normal weekly earnings (wage price index)	2.90%	2.90%	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Death lump sum - 17(3)	$442,177.76	$442,177.76	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Death lump sum - 17(4)	$442,177.76	$442,177.76	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Death - dependent child - 17(5)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$121.60	$121.60	$0.00
Funeral expenses reimbursement limit - 18(2)	$10,138.75	$10,138.75	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Incapacity - minimum earnings - 19(7)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$402.06	$402.06	$0.00
Incapacity - prescribed person - 19(8)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$99.56	$99.56	$0.00
Incapacity - dependent child - 19(9)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$49.75	$49.75	$0.00
Maximum lump sum permanent impairment	$159,236.05	$159,236.05	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Maximum lump sum impairment component - NEL A	$29,856.78	$29,856.78	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Maximum lump sum non-economic loss component - NEL B	$29,856.78	$29,856.78	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Maximum household services	N/A	N/A	N/A	$398.08	$398.08	$0.00
Maxmium attendant care service	N/A	N/A	N/A	$398.08	$398.08	$0.00
Redemption eligibility ceiling - 30(1)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$99.56	$99.56	$0.00
Redemption eligibility ceiling - 137(1)	N/A	N/A	N/A	$99.56	$99.56	$0.00
Table 2
Travel
Specified rate per kilometre	$0.60	$0.60	$0.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Table 3
150% AWOTEFA	N/A	N/A	N/A	$1,884.45	$1,889.10	$4.65
Effective date	N/A	N/A	N/A	19/08/2010	18/11/2010	N/A
Table 4
Superannuation amount	1.40%	1.30%	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Table 5
Specified weekly interest on lump sums	5.38%	5.38%	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/january-2011/safety-rehabilitation-compensation-act-srca-payments

Defence Act payments

	Old rate 20/09/2010	New rate 01/01/2011	Difference
		Annual
Additional death benefit lump sum limit	$48,817.06	$48,817.06	$0.00
Addition to maximum SRCA permanent impairment payment used to calculate severe injury adjustment	$68,063.38	$68,063.38	$0.00
Dependent child benefit lump sum limit	$71,753.26	$71,753.26	$0.00
Financial advice lump sum limit	$1,435.14	$1,435.14	$0.00

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2011/january-2011/defence-act-payments