2001
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001
January 2001
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/january-2001
Service Pension Rates
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FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 11 JANUARY 2001 | ||
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(Date of Effect 01/01/2001) |
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Service Pension |
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These rates exclude Pharmaceutical Allowance (P.A). | ||
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OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$378.90 |
$378.90 |
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Pension Supplement |
$15.20 |
$15.20 |
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Total excluding PA |
$394.10 |
$394.10 |
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Partnered - Each |
$316.30 |
$316.30 |
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Pension Supplement |
$12.60 |
$12.60 |
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Total excluding PA |
$328.90 |
$328.90 |
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Ceiling rates |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Income Support Supplement – ISS |
$124.90 |
$124.90 |
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Veteran SP War Widow/Widower |
$124.90 |
$124.90 |
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A higher ceiling may apply to widows/widowers |
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continuously in receipt since 1 November 1986 |
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**Dependent Child Add-On |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Each child under 13 yrs |
$78.80 |
$81.30 |
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Each child 13 to 15 yrs |
$109.90 |
$113.40 |
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Guardian Allowance |
$38.90 |
$40.10 |
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Additional free area for children |
$24.60 |
$24.60 |
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Rent Assistance Rates |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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NO CHILDREN |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$86.40 |
$86.40 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$81.20 |
$81.20 |
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Shared Renter – Social Security Age Pension |
$57.60 |
$57.60 |
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**1 - 2 CHILDREN |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$100.80 |
$100.80 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$100.80 |
$100.80 |
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**3 OR MORE CHILDREN |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$114.20 |
$114.20 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$114.20 |
$114.20 |
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Unless specifically mentioned the rates for clients separated for medical reasons are the same as those for "not members of a couple". | ||
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Rent Assistance Thresholds |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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NO CHILDREN |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$75.00 |
$75.00 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$122.20 |
$122.20 |
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**WITH CHILDREN |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$98.60 |
$98.60 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$146.00 |
$146.00 |
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**These rates only apply to DVA 'saved' child related payment cases. | ||
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Child related payments and rent assistance are paid as part of the Family Tax benefit through the Family Assistance Office while dependant children are under 16 years. | ||
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/january-2001/service-pension-rates
Crisis Payment
CRISIS PAYMENT SP/AP/ISS |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$197.05 |
$197.05 |
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Partnered - Each |
$164.45 |
$164.45 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/january-2001/crisis-payment
Service & Disability Pension Allowance Rates
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ALLOWANCES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 11 JANUARY 2001 |
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Remote Area Allowance |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$18.20 |
$18.20 |
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Partnered - Each |
$15.60 |
$15.60 |
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Spouse, Widow/er |
$18.20 |
$18.20 |
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Each Child |
$7.30 |
$7.30 |
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Telephone Allowance (Paid Quarterly) |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Base Rate |
$17.20 |
$17.20 |
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1/2 Base Rate |
$8.60 |
$8.60 |
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World War One Rate |
$46.75 |
$46.75 |
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Deeming rates |
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(effective 21 March 2000) |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Up to Threshold |
3.50% |
3.50% |
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Above Threshold |
5.50% |
5.50% |
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Deeming Thresholds |
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(effective 1 July 2000) |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$31,600 |
$31,600 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$52,600 |
$52,600 |
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Service Pension Taper - (effective 01/07/2000) |
40 cents in the dollar | |
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Pharmaceutical Allowance |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$5.60 |
$5.80 |
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Partnered - Each |
$2.80 |
$2.90 |
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Illness Separated - Each |
$5.60 |
$5.80 |
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Widow's rate |
$5.60 |
$5.80 |
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Orphan's rate |
$5.60 |
$5.80 |
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OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
Patient Contribution Rate |
$322.00 |
$322.00 |
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Income Limits for Student Child and Earnings Limit for an Employed Child |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Student Child (16-22 years) |
$7,045.00 |
$7,270.00 |
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Employed Child (under 16 years) |
$6,684.60 |
$6,897.80 |
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Clothing Allowance |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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High rate |
$9.00 |
$9.00 |
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Mid rate |
$6.00 |
$6.00 |
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Low rate |
$4.20 |
$4.20 |
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Attendant Allowance |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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High rate |
$215.90 |
$215.90 |
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Low rate |
$107.90 |
$107.90 |
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Recreation Transport Allowance |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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High rate |
$57.50 |
$57.50 |
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Low rate |
$28.80 |
$28.80 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/january-2001/service-disability-pension-allowance-rates
Service Pension Income & Assets Limit
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LIMITS EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 11 JANUARY 2001 |
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(Date of Effect 01/01/2001) |
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Ordinary/Adjusted Income Free Area |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$106.00 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$188.00 |
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Illness Separated - Combined |
$188.00 |
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Additional Free Area per Dependent Child |
$24.60 |
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Adjusted Income before ISS Reduces |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$779.00 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$1,208.00 |
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Income at which SP Ceases |
Basic Pension* |
Max. RA# |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$1,105.75 |
$1,321.75 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$1,847.00 |
$2,050.00 |
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Illness Separated - Combined |
$1,093.75 |
$1,266.55 |
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Ceiling Rate - Veteran Widows |
$1,091.25 |
$1,307.25 |
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Ceiling Rate - Partnered |
$1,832.50 |
$2,035.50 |
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*These increase with dependent children and/or rent |
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#These increase with dependent children |
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Adjusted Income at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$1,091.25 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$1,832.50 |
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Adjusted Income is Ordinary Income plus foreign DP and War Widow’s Pension | ||
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^Cut-off rates are lower because PA is excluded when paid with DP and WWP | ||
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Income at which DVA Treatment Ceases (SP cases) |
Partner (combined) |
Non-Partnered |
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No children |
$529.50 |
$303.50 |
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1 child |
$593.60 |
$367.60 |
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2 children |
$657.70 |
$431.70 |
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For each additional child add $64.10 |
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Seniors Health Card Taxable Income Limit (effective 1 July 2000)# |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
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$41,000.00 |
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Partnered - Combined |
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$68,676.00 |
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Illness Separated - Combined |
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$75,230.00 |
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Assets Value Limit |
Low limit |
High limit |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$133,250 |
$228,750 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$189,500 |
$285,000 |
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Illness Separated - Combined |
$189,500 |
$285,000 |
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Assets before ISS Reduces (No RA in payment) |
Low limit |
High limit |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$223,000 |
$318,500 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$325,500 |
$421,000 |
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Assets at which SP Ceases (No RA in payment) |
Low limit |
High limit |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$266,750 |
$362,250 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$411,000 |
$506,500 |
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Assets at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases (excludes PA) |
Low limit |
High limit |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$264,750 |
$360,250 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$409,000 |
$504,500 |
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Assets at which DVA Treatment SP Ceases |
Low limit |
High limit |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$159,750 |
$255,250 |
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1 child |
$165,000 |
$260,500 |
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2 children |
$170,250 |
$265,750 |
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3 children |
$175,500 |
$271,000 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$235,250 |
$330,750 |
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1 child |
$240,500 |
$336,000 |
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2 children |
$245,750 |
$341,250 |
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3 children |
$251,000 |
$346,500 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/january-2001/service-pension-income-assets-limit
Disability Pension Fortnightly Rates
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FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 11 JANUARY 2001 |
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Disability pensions |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
SPOUSE RATE |
CHILD RATE |
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Special Rate |
$694.60 |
$694.60 |
$8.42 |
$2.86 |
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Intermediate Rate |
$479.40 |
$479.40 |
$8.42 |
$2.86 |
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E D A |
$395.25 |
$395.25 |
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General Rate |
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100% |
$263.50 |
$263.50 |
$8.42 |
$2.86 |
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95% |
$250.33 |
$250.33 |
$8.00 |
$2.72 |
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90% |
$237.15 |
$237.15 |
$7.58 |
$2.57 |
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85% |
$223.98 |
$223.98 |
$7.16 |
$2.43 |
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80% |
$210.80 |
$210.80 |
$6.74 |
$2.29 |
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75% |
$197.63 |
$197.63 |
$6.32 |
$2.15 |
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70% |
$184.45 |
$184.45 |
$5.89 |
$2.00 |
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65% |
$171.28 |
$171.28 |
$5.47 |
$1.86 |
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60% |
$158.10 |
$158.10 |
$5.05 |
$1.72 |
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55% |
$144.93 |
$144.93 |
$4.63 |
$1.57 |
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50% |
$131.75 |
$131.75 |
$4.21 |
$1.43 |
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45% |
$118.58 |
$118.58 |
$3.79 |
$1.29 |
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40% |
$105.40 |
$105.40 |
$3.37 |
$1.14 |
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35% |
$92.23 |
$92.23 |
$2.95 |
$1.00 |
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30% |
$79.05 |
$79.05 |
$2.53 |
$0.86 |
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25% |
$65.88 |
$65.88 |
$2.11 |
$0.72 |
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20% |
$52.70 |
$52.70 |
$1.68 |
$0.57 |
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15% |
$39.53 |
$39.53 |
$1.26 |
$0.43 |
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10% |
$26.35 |
$26.35 |
$0.84 |
$0.29 |
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War Defence Widow(er)’s Pension |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Non Indexed |
$25.00 |
$25.00 |
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Indexed |
$378.90 |
$378.90 |
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Supplement |
$15.20 |
$15.20 |
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Total Payment |
$419.10 |
$419.10 |
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Orphan's Pension |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Single |
$64.00 |
$66.00 |
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Double |
$127.80 |
$131.90 |
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Specific Disability Amounts |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Items 1-6 |
$431.10 |
$431.10 |
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Item 7 |
$144.00 |
$144.00 |
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Item 8 |
$97.20 |
$97.20 |
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Item 9 |
$83.40 |
$83.40 |
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Item 10 |
$83.40 |
$83.40 |
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Item 11 |
$41.70 |
$41.70 |
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Item 12 |
$21.80 |
$21.80 |
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Item 13 |
$41.70 |
$41.70 |
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Item 14 |
$21.80 |
$21.80 |
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Item 15 |
$32.30 |
$32.30 |
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PART IV INDEXATION FACTOR |
1.017 |
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(effective from 20/09/2000) |
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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/january-2001/disability-pension-fortnightly-rates
Disability Pension - VCES, Frozen And Miscellaneous Rates
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FROZEN AND MISCELLANEOUS RATES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 11 JANUARY 2001 | ||||
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VCES |
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OLD RATE |
NEW RATE | |
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Primary Students (annual payment) |
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$169.40 |
$174.80 |
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Secondary Students (fortnightly rates) |
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Under 16 & living at home (group A) |
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Under 16 & living at home (group A) |
$34.90 |
$36.00 |
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16-17 & living at home (group B) |
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16-7 & living at home (group B) |
$153.90 |
$158.80 |
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18+ & living at home (group C) |
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18+ & living at home (group C) |
$185.00 |
$190.90 |
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Under 16 & living away |
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Under 16 & living away |
$176.03 |
$191.74 |
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16-17 & living away |
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16-17 & living away |
$281.10 |
$290.10 |
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18+ & living away |
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18+ & living away |
$281.10 |
$290.10 |
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Under 16 & Homeless |
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Under 16 & Homeless |
$281.10 |
$290.10 |
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16-17 & Homeless |
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16-17 & Homeless |
$281.10 |
$290.10 |
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18+ & Homeless |
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18+ & Homeless |
$281.10 |
$290.10 |
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Tertiary Students (fortnightly rates) |
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16-17 & living at home |
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16-17 & living at home |
$153.90 |
$158.80 |
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16-17 & living away |
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16-17 & living away |
$281.10 |
$290.10 |
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18+ & living at home |
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18+ & living at home |
$185.00 |
$190.90 |
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18+ & living away |
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18+ & living away |
$281.10 |
$290.10 |
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Double Orphans (fortnightly rates) |
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Secondary & Tertiary |
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Under 16 years |
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Under 16 years |
$153.90 |
$158.20 |
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16-20 years |
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16-20 years |
$281.10 |
$290.10 |
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21 years & over |
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21 years & over |
$341.40 |
$352.30 |
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MAINTENANCE INCOME FREE AREA |
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Claimant & one child |
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$1,007.40 |
$1,007.40 |
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Partnered, one child each, |
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$2,014.80 |
$2,014.80 |
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both partners in receipt |
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Partnered, one child, |
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$1,007.40 |
$1,007.40 |
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one partner in receipt |
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For each additional child |
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$335.80 |
$335.80 |
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WITHOUT ADEQUATE MEANS OF SUPPORT (AMS) |
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1st schedule payments |
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Widowed mother |
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$17.68 |
$17.68 |
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Other mother widow/mother/father |
L.E. |
$17.68 |
$17.68 |
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Other mother/father |
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$10.92 |
$10.92 |
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Section 39(4) child |
L.E. |
$17.68 |
$17.68 |
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Dependants of 2 deceased vets |
L.E. |
$43.68 |
$43.68 |
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3rd schedule payments |
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Other mother/father |
L.E. |
$4.16 |
$4.16 |
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Living allowance Reg 3(5) Reg 176 |
L.E. |
$4.99 |
$4.99 |
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All other deceased cases |
L.E. |
$199.68 |
$199.68 |
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Misc incapacity cases |
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Parents and others |
L.E. |
$8.42 |
$8.42 |
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Other except 39(4) |
L.E. |
$21.84 |
$21.84 |
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Sec 39(4) child |
L.E. |
$35.36 |
$35.36 |
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AMS Allowances - Regs 32, 34, 34AA |
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Effective 20/09/2000 |
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Standard rate |
L.E. |
$394.10 |
$394.10 |
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Married rate |
L.E. |
$328.90 |
$328.90 |
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MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENTS |
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Funeral Benefit (Effective 1/7/2000) |
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$572.00 |
$572.00 |
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Decoration Allowance (Effective 13/7/2000 ) |
$2.10 |
$2.10 |
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Victoria Cross Allowance (Annual payment effective 1/7/2000) |
$2,808.00 |
$2,808.00 |
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Vehicle Allowance (Annual payment effective 20/9/2000) |
$1,495.00 |
$1,495.00 |
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Education Entry Payment |
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$208.00 |
$208.00 |
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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/january-2001/disability-pension-vces-frozen-and-miscellaneous-rates
March 2001
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/march-2001
Service Pension Rates
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FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 05 APRIL 2001 | ||
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(Date of Effect 20/03/2001) |
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Service Pension |
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These rates exclude Pharmaceutical Allowance (P.A). | ||
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OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$378.90 |
$386.50 |
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Pension Supplement |
$15.20 |
$15.50 |
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Total excluding PA |
$394.10 |
$402.00 |
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Partnered - Each |
$316.30 |
$322.70 |
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Pension Supplement |
$12.60 |
$12.80 |
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Total excluding PA |
$328.90 |
$335.50 |
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Ceiling rates |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Income Support Supplement – ISS |
$124.90 |
$124.90 |
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Veteran SP War Widow/Widower |
$124.90 |
$124.90 |
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A higher ceiling may apply to widows/widowers |
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continuously in receipt since 1 November 1986 |
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**Dependent Child Add-On |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
Each child under 13 yrs |
$81.30 |
$81.30 |
|
Each child 13 to 15 yrs |
$113.40 |
$113.40 |
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Guardian Allowance |
$40.10 |
$40.10 |
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Additional free area for children |
$24.60 |
$24.60 |
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Rent Assistance Rates |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
NO CHILDREN |
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|
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$86.40 |
$88.00 |
|
Partnered - Combined |
$81.20 |
$82.80 |
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Shared Renter – Social Security Age Pension |
$57.60 |
$58.70 |
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**1 - 2 CHILDREN |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$100.80 |
$102.80 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$100.80 |
$102.80 |
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**3 OR MORE CHILDREN |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$114.20 |
$116.60 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$114.20 |
$116.60 |
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Unless specifically mentioned the rates for clients separated for medical reasons are the same as those for "not members of a couple". | ||
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Rent Assistance Thresholds |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
NO CHILDREN |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$75.00 |
$78.00 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$122.20 |
$127.00 |
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**WITH CHILDREN |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$98.60 |
$102.60 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$146.00 |
$151.80 |
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**These rates only apply to DVA 'saved' child related payment cases. | ||
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Child related payments and rent assistance are paid as part of the Family Tax benefit through the Family Assistance Office while dependant children are under 16 years. | ||
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/march-2001/service-pension-rates
Crisis Payment
CRISIS PAYMENT SP/AP/ISS |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$197.05 |
$201.00 |
|
Partnered - Each |
$164.45 |
$167.75 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/march-2001/crisis-payment
Service & Disability Pension Allowance Rates
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ALLOWANCES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 05 APRIL 2001 |
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Date of Effect IS ALLOWANCES 20/03/2001, DP ALLOWANCES 22/03/2001 | ||
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Remote Area Allowance |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$18.20 |
$18.20 |
|
Partnered - Each |
$15.60 |
$15.60 |
|
Spouse, Widow/er |
$18.20 |
$18.20 |
|
Each Child |
$7.30 |
$7.30 |
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Telephone Allowance (Paid Quarterly) |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
Base Rate |
$17.20 |
$17.20 |
|
1/2 Base Rate |
$8.60 |
$8.60 |
|
World War One Rate |
$46.75 |
$46.75 |
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|
Deeming rates |
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|
(effective 21 March 2000) |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
Up to Threshold |
3.50% |
3.50% |
|
Above Threshold |
5.50% |
5.50% |
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Deeming Thresholds |
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|
(effective 1 July 2000) |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$31,600 |
$31,600 |
|
Partnered - Combined |
$52,600 |
$52,600 |
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Service Pension Taper - (effective 01/07/2000) |
40 cents in the dollar | |
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Pharmaceutical Allowance |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$5.80 |
$5.80 |
|
Partnered - Each |
$2.90 |
$2.90 |
|
Illness Separated - Each |
$5.80 |
$5.80 |
|
Widow's rate |
$5.80 |
$5.80 |
|
Orphan's rate |
$5.80 |
$5.80 |
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|
|
|
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
Patient Contribution Rate |
$322.00 |
$328.44 |
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|
Income Limits for Student Child and Earnings Limit for an Employed Child |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
Student Child (16-22 years) |
$7,270.00 |
$7,270.00 |
|
Employed Child (under 16 years) |
$6,897.80 |
$6,897.80 |
|
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|
Clothing Allowance |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
High rate |
$9.00 |
$9.00 |
|
Mid rate |
$6.00 |
$6.00 |
|
Low rate |
$4.20 |
$4.20 |
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Attendant Allowance |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
High rate |
$215.90 |
$215.90 |
|
Low rate |
$107.90 |
$107.90 |
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|
|
|
Recreation Transport Allowance |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
High rate |
$57.50 |
$57.50 |
|
Low rate |
$28.80 |
$28.80 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/march-2001/service-disability-pension-allowance-rates
Service Pension Income & Assets Limit
|
LIMITS EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 05 APRIL 2001 |
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(Date of Effect 20/03/2001) |
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Ordinary/Adjusted Income Free Area |
|
|
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$106.00 |
|
|
Partnered - Combined |
$188.00 |
|
|
Illness Separated - Combined |
$188.00 |
|
|
Additional Free Area per Dependent Child |
$24.60 |
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted Income before ISS Reduces |
|
|
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$798.75 |
|
|
Partnered - Combined |
$1,241.00 |
|
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|
|
|
Income at which SP Ceases |
Basic Pension* |
Max. RA# |
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$1,125.50 |
$1,345.50 |
|
Partnered - Combined |
$1,880.00 |
$2,087.00 |
|
Illness Separated - Combined |
$1,113.50 |
$1,333.50 |
|
Ceiling Rate - Veteran Widows |
$1,111.00 |
$1,331.00 |
|
Ceiling Rate - Partnered |
$1,865.50 |
$2,072.50 |
|
*These increase with dependent children and/or rent |
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#These increase with dependent children |
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|
Adjusted Income at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases |
| |
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$1,111.00 |
|
|
Partnered - Combined |
$1,865.50 |
|
|
Adjusted Income is Ordinary Income plus foreign DP and War Widow’s Pension | ||
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^Cut-off rates are lower because PA is excluded when paid with DP and WWP | ||
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|
Income at which DVA Treatment Ceases (SP cases) |
Partner (combined) |
Non-Partnered |
|
No children |
$543.00 |
$311.50 |
|
1 child |
$610.10 |
$378.60 |
|
2 children |
$677.20 |
$445.70 |
|
For each additional child add $67.10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Seniors Health Card Taxable Income Limit (effective 1 July 2000) |
| |
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
|
$41,000.00 |
|
Partnered - Combined |
|
$68,676.00 |
|
Illness Separated - Combined |
|
$75,230.00 |
|
|
|
|
Assets Value Limit |
Low limit |
High limit |
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$133,250 |
$228,750 |
|
Partnered - Combined |
$189,500 |
$285,000 |
|
Illness Separated - Combined |
$189,500 |
$285,000 |
|
|
|
|
Assets before ISS Reduces (No RA in payment) |
Low limit |
High limit |
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$225,500 |
$321,000 |
|
Partnered - Combined |
$330,000 |
$425,500 |
|
|
|
|
Assets at which SP Ceases (No RA in payment) |
Low limit |
High limit |
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$269,250 |
$364,750 |
|
Partnered - Combined |
$415,500 |
$511,000 |
|
|
|
|
Assets at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases (excludes PA) |
Low limit |
High limit |
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$267,250 |
$362,750 |
|
Partnered - Combined |
$413,500 |
$509,000 |
|
|
|
|
Assets at which DVA Treatment SP Ceases |
Low limit |
High limit |
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$160,750 |
$256,250 |
|
1 child |
$166,500 |
$262,000 |
|
2 children |
$172,000 |
$267,500 |
|
3 children |
$177,750 |
$273,250 |
|
Partnered - Combined |
$237,000 |
$332,500 |
|
1 child |
$242,750 |
$338,250 |
|
2 children |
$248,250 |
$343,750 |
|
3 children |
$254,000 |
$349,500 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/march-2001/service-pension-income-assets-limit
Disability Pension Fortnightly Rates
|
FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 05 APRIL 2001 |
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DATE OF EFFECT 22/03/2001 |
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Disability pensions |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
SPOUSE RATE |
CHILD RATE |
|
Special Rate |
$694.60 |
$708.50 |
$8.42 |
$2.86 |
|
Intermediate Rate |
$479.40 |
$489.00 |
$8.42 |
$2.86 |
|
E D A |
$395.25 |
$403.05 |
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|
General Rate |
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|
|
|
100% |
$263.50 |
$268.70 |
$8.42 |
$2.86 |
|
95% |
$250.33 |
$255.27 |
$8.00 |
$2.72 |
|
90% |
$237.15 |
$241.83 |
$7.58 |
$2.57 |
|
85% |
$223.98 |
$228.40 |
$7.16 |
$2.43 |
|
80% |
$210.80 |
$214.96 |
$6.74 |
$2.29 |
|
75% |
$197.63 |
$201.53 |
$6.32 |
$2.15 |
|
70% |
$184.45 |
$188.09 |
$5.89 |
$2.00 |
|
65% |
$171.28 |
$174.66 |
$5.47 |
$1.86 |
|
60% |
$158.10 |
$161.22 |
$5.05 |
$1.72 |
|
55% |
$144.93 |
$147.79 |
$4.63 |
$1.57 |
|
50% |
$131.75 |
$134.35 |
$4.21 |
$1.43 |
|
45% |
$118.58 |
$120.92 |
$3.79 |
$1.29 |
|
40% |
$105.40 |
$107.48 |
$3.37 |
$1.14 |
|
35% |
$92.23 |
$94.05 |
$2.95 |
$1.00 |
|
30% |
$79.05 |
$80.61 |
$2.53 |
$0.86 |
|
25% |
$65.88 |
$67.18 |
$2.11 |
$0.72 |
|
20% |
$52.70 |
$53.74 |
$1.68 |
$0.57 |
|
15% |
$39.53 |
$40.31 |
$1.26 |
$0.43 |
|
10% |
$26.35 |
$26.87 |
$0.84 |
$0.29 |
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|
|
|
|
War Defence Widow(er)’s Pension |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
|
|
Non Indexed |
$25.00 |
$25.00 |
|
|
|
Indexed |
$378.90 |
$386.50 |
|
|
|
Supplement |
$15.20 |
$15.50 |
|
|
|
Total Payment |
$419.10 |
$427.00 |
|
|
|
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|
|
Orphan's Pension |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
|
|
Single |
$66.00 |
$66.00 |
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|
|
Double |
$131.90 |
$131.90 |
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|
|
Specific Disability Amounts |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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|
Items 1-6 |
$431.10 |
$439.80 |
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|
|
Item 7 |
$144.00 |
$144.00 |
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|
Item 8 |
$97.20 |
$97.20 |
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|
Item 9 |
$83.40 |
$83.40 |
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|
|
Item 10 |
$83.40 |
$83.40 |
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|
Item 11 |
$41.70 |
$41.70 |
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|
|
Item 12 |
$21.80 |
$21.80 |
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|
|
Item 13 |
$41.70 |
$41.70 |
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|
|
Item 14 |
$21.80 |
$21.80 |
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|
|
Item 15 |
$32.30 |
$32.30 |
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|
|
|
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|
|
PART IV INDEXATION FACTOR |
1.02 |
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|
(effective from 22/03/2001) |
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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/march-2001/disability-pension-fortnightly-rates
Disability Pension - VCES, Frozen And Miscellaneous Rates
|
FROZEN AND MISCELLANEOUS RATES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 5 APRIL 2001 | ||||
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EDUCATION ALLOWANCE (Effective 11/01/2001) |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE | ||
|
Primary Students (annual payment) |
|
$174.80 |
$174.80 |
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|
|
Secondary Students (fortnightly rates) |
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|
|
|
Under 16 & living at home (group A) |
|
Under 16 & living at home (group A) |
$36.00 |
$36.00 |
|
16-17 & living at home (group B) |
|
16-7 & living at home (group B) |
$158.80 |
$158.80 |
|
18+ & living at home (group C) |
|
18+ & living at home (group C) |
$190.90 |
$190.90 |
|
Under 16 & living away |
|
Under 16 & living away |
$191.74 |
$191.74 |
|
16-17 & living away |
|
16-17 & living away |
$290.10 |
$290.10 |
|
18+ & living away |
|
18+ & living away |
$290.10 |
$290.10 |
|
Under 16 & Homeless |
|
Under 16 & Homeless |
$290.10 |
$290.10 |
|
16-17 & Homeless |
|
16-17 & Homeless |
$290.10 |
$290.10 |
|
18+ & Homeless |
|
18+ & Homeless |
$290.10 |
$290.10 |
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|
|
|
Tertiary Students (fortnightly rates) |
|
|
|
|
|
16-17 & living at home |
|
16-17 & living at home |
$158.80 |
$158.80 |
|
16-17 & living away |
|
16-17 & living away |
$290.10 |
$290.10 |
|
18+ & living at home |
|
18+ & living at home |
$190.90 |
$190.90 |
|
18+ & living away |
|
18+ & living away |
$290.10 |
$290.10 |
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|
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|
|
|
Double Orphans (fortnightly rates) |
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|
|
|
Secondary & Tertiary |
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|
|
|
|
Under 16 years |
|
Under 16 years |
$158.20 |
$158.20 |
|
16-20 years |
|
16-20 years |
$290.10 |
$290.10 |
|
21 years & over |
|
21 years & over |
$352.30 |
$352.30 |
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|
|
|
|
MAINTENANCE INCOME FREE AREA |
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|
|
|
|
Claimant & one child |
|
$1,007.40 |
$1,007.40 |
|
|
Partnered, one child each, |
|
$2,014.80 |
$2,014.80 |
|
|
both partners in receipt |
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|
|
|
Partnered, one child, |
|
$1,007.40 |
$1,007.40 |
|
|
one partner in receipt |
|
|
|
|
|
For each additional child |
|
$335.80 |
$335.80 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WITHOUT ADEQUATE MEANS OF SUPPORT (AMS) |
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|
1st schedule payments |
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|
|
|
|
Widowed mother |
|
$17.68 |
$17.68 |
|
|
Other mother widow/mother/father |
L.E. |
$17.68 |
$17.68 |
|
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Other mother/father |
|
$10.92 |
$10.92 |
|
|
Section 39(4) child |
L.E. |
$17.68 |
$17.68 |
|
|
Dependants of 2 deceased vets |
L.E. |
$43.68 |
$43.68 |
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|
|
3rd schedule payments |
|
|
|
|
|
Other mother/father |
L.E. |
$4.16 |
$4.16 |
|
|
Living allowance Reg 3(5) Reg 176 |
L.E. |
$4.99 |
$4.99 |
|
|
All other deceased cases |
L.E. |
$199.68 |
$199.68 |
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Misc incapacity cases |
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|
|
Parents and others |
L.E. |
$8.42 |
$8.42 |
|
|
Other except 39(4) |
L.E. |
$21.84 |
$21.84 |
|
|
Sec 39(4) child |
L.E. |
$35.36 |
$35.36 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
AMS Allowances - Regs 32, 34, 34AA |
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|
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|
|
Effective 20/03/2001 |
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|
|
Standard rate |
L.E. |
$394.10 |
$402.00 |
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|
Married rate |
L.E. |
$328.90 |
$335.50 |
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|
|
|
MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENTS |
|
|
|
|
|
Funeral Benefit (Effective 1/7/2000) |
|
$572.00 |
$572.00 |
|
|
Decoration Allowance (Effective 13/7/2000 ) |
$2.10 |
$2.10 |
| |
|
Victoria Cross Allowance (Annual payment effective 1/7/2000) |
$2,808.00 |
$2,808.00 |
| |
|
Vehicle Allowance (Annual payment effective 20/9/2000) |
$1,495.00 |
$1,495.00 |
| |
|
Education Entry Payment |
|
$208.00 |
$208.00 |
|
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/march-2001/disability-pension-vces-frozen-and-miscellaneous-rates
July 2001
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/july-2001
Service Pension Rates
|
FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 12 JULY 2001 | ||
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(Date of Effect 01/07/2001) |
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Service Pension |
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|
These rates exclude Pharmaceutical Allowance (P.A). | ||
|
|
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$386.50 |
$386.50 |
|
Pension Supplement |
$15.50 |
$15.50 |
|
Total excluding PA |
$402.00 |
$402.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
Partnered - Each |
$322.70 |
$322.70 |
|
Pension Supplement |
$12.80 |
$12.80 |
|
Total excluding PA |
$335.50 |
$335.50 |
|
|
|
|
Ceiling rates |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
Income Support Supplement – ISS |
$124.90 |
$124.90 |
|
Veteran SP War Widow/Widower |
$124.90 |
$124.90 |
|
A higher ceiling may apply to widows/widowers |
| |
|
continuously in receipt since 1 November 1986 |
| |
|
|
|
|
**Dependent Child Add-On |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
Each child under 13 yrs |
$81.30 |
$81.30 |
|
Each child 13 to 15 yrs |
$113.40 |
$113.40 |
|
Guardian Allowance |
$40.10 |
$40.10 |
|
Additional free area for children |
$24.60 |
$24.60 |
|
|
|
|
Rent Assistance Rates |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
NO CHILDREN |
|
|
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$88.00 |
$88.00 |
|
Partnered - Combined |
$82.80 |
$82.80 |
|
Shared Renter – Social Security Age Pension |
$58.70 |
$58.70 |
|
|
|
|
|
**1 - 2 CHILDREN |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$102.80 |
$102.80 |
|
Partnered - Combined |
$102.80 |
$102.80 |
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**3 OR MORE CHILDREN |
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|
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$116.60 |
$116.60 |
|
Partnered - Combined |
$116.60 |
$116.60 |
|
Unless specifically mentioned the rates for clients separated for medical reasons are the same as those for "not members of a couple". | ||
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Rent Assistance Thresholds |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
NO CHILDREN |
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|
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$78.00 |
$78.00 |
|
Partnered - Combined |
$127.00 |
$127.00 |
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**WITH CHILDREN |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$102.60 |
$102.60 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$151.80 |
$151.80 |
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**These rates only apply to DVA 'saved' child related payment cases. | ||
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Child related payments and rent assistance are paid as part of the Family Tax benefit through the Family Assistance Office while dependant children are under 16 years. | ||
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/july-2001/service-pension-rates
Crisis Payment
CRISIS PAYMENT SP/AP/ISS |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$201.00 |
$201.00 |
|
Partnered - Each |
$167.75 |
$167.75 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/july-2001/crisis-payment
Service & Disability Pension Allowance Rates
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ALLOWANCES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 12 JULY 2001 |
|
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|
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|
|
Remote Area Allowance |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$18.20 |
$18.20 |
|
Partnered - Each |
$15.60 |
$15.60 |
|
Spouse, Widow/er |
$18.20 |
$18.20 |
|
Each Child |
$7.30 |
$7.30 |
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|
|
Telephone Allowance (Paid Quarterly) |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
Base Rate |
$17.20 |
$17.20 |
|
1/2 Base Rate |
$8.60 |
$8.60 |
|
World War One Rate |
$46.75 |
$46.75 |
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|
|
|
Deeming rates |
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|
|
(effective 1 July 2001) |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
Up to Threshold |
3.50% |
3.00% |
|
Above Threshold |
5.50% |
4.50% |
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|
|
Deeming Thresholds |
|
|
|
(effective 1 July 2001) |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$31,600 |
$33,400 |
|
Partnered - Combined |
$52,600 |
$55,800 |
|
|
|
|
Service Pension Taper - (effective 01/07/2000) |
40 cents in the dollar | |
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|
|
Pharmaceutical Allowance |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$5.80 |
$5.80 |
|
Partnered - Each |
$2.90 |
$2.90 |
|
Illness Separated - Each |
$5.80 |
$5.80 |
|
Widow's rate |
$5.80 |
$5.80 |
|
Orphan's rate |
$5.80 |
$5.80 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
Patient Contribution Rate |
$328.44 |
$328.44 |
|
|
|
|
Income Limits for Student Child and Earnings Limit for an Employed Child |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
Student Child (16-22 years) |
$7,270.00 |
$7,270.00 |
|
Employed Child (under 16 years) |
$6,897.80 |
$6,897.80 |
|
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|
|
Clothing Allowance |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
High rate |
$9.00 |
$9.00 |
|
Mid rate |
$6.00 |
$6.00 |
|
Low rate |
$4.20 |
$4.20 |
|
|
|
|
Attendant Allowance |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
High rate |
$215.90 |
$215.90 |
|
Low rate |
$107.90 |
$107.90 |
|
|
|
|
Recreation Transport Allowance |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
High rate |
$57.50 |
$57.50 |
|
Low rate |
$28.80 |
$28.80 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/july-2001/service-disability-pension-allowance-rates
Service Pension Income & Assets Limit
|
LIMITS EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 12 JULY 2001 |
| |
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(Date of Effect 01/07/2001) |
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|
|
Ordinary/Adjusted Income Free Area |
|
|
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$112.00 |
|
|
Partnered - Combined |
$200.00 |
|
|
Illness Separated - Combined |
$200.00 |
|
|
Additional Free Area per Dependent Child |
$24.60 |
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted Income before ISS Reduces |
|
|
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$804.75 |
|
|
Partnered - Combined |
$1,253.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
Income at which SP Ceases |
Basic Pension* |
Max. RA# |
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$1,131.50 |
$1,351.50 |
|
Partnered - Combined |
$1,892.00 |
$2,099.00 |
|
Illness Separated - Combined |
$1,119.50 |
$1,339.50 |
|
Ceiling Rate - Veteran Widows |
$1,117.00 |
$1,337.00 |
|
Ceiling Rate - Partnered |
$1,877.50 |
$2,084.50 |
|
*These increase with dependent children and/or rent |
| |
|
#These increase with dependent children |
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|
|
Adjusted Income at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases |
| |
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$1,117.00 |
|
|
Partnered - Combined |
$1,877.50 |
|
|
Adjusted Income is Ordinary Income plus foreign DP and War Widow’s Pension | ||
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^Cut-off rates are lower because PA is excluded when paid with DP and WWP | ||
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|
|
Income at which DVA Treatment Ceases (SP cases) |
Partner (combined) |
Non-Partnered |
|
No children |
$555.00 |
$317.50 |
|
1 child |
$622.10 |
$384.60 |
|
2 children |
$689.20 |
$451.70 |
|
For each additional child add $67.10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Seniors Health Card Taxable Income Limit (effective 1 July 2001) |
| |
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
|
$50,000.00 |
|
Partnered - Combined |
|
$80,000.00 |
|
Illness Separated - Combined |
|
$100,000.00 |
|
|
|
|
Assets Value Limit |
Low limit |
High limit |
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$141,000 |
$242,000 |
|
Partnered - Combined |
$200,500 |
$301,500 |
|
Illness Separated - Combined |
$200,500 |
$301,500 |
|
|
|
|
Assets before ISS Reduces (No RA in payment) |
Low limit |
High limit |
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$233,250 |
$334,250 |
|
Partnered - Combined |
$341,000 |
$442,000 |
|
|
|
|
Assets at which SP Ceases (No RA in payment) |
Low limit |
High limit |
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$277,000 |
$378,000 |
|
Partnered - Combined |
$426,500 |
$527,500 |
|
|
|
|
Assets at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases (excludes PA) |
Low limit |
High limit |
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$275,000 |
$376,000 |
|
Partnered - Combined |
$424,500 |
$525,500 |
|
|
|
|
Assets at which DVA Treatment SP Ceases |
Low limit |
High limit |
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$168,500 |
$269,500 |
|
1 child |
$174,250 |
$275,250 |
|
2 children |
$179,750 |
$280,750 |
|
3 children |
$185,500 |
$286,500 |
|
Partnered - Combined |
$248,000 |
$349,000 |
|
1 child |
$253,750 |
$354,750 |
|
2 children |
$259,250 |
$360,250 |
|
3 children |
$265,000 |
$366,000 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/july-2001/service-pension-income-assets-limit
Disability Pension Fortnightly Rates
|
FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 12 JULY 2001 |
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|
Disability pensions |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
SPOUSE RATE |
CHILD RATE |
|
Special Rate |
$708.50 |
$708.50 |
$8.42 |
$2.86 |
|
Intermediate Rate |
$489.00 |
$489.00 |
$8.42 |
$2.86 |
|
E D A |
$403.05 |
$403.05 |
|
|
|
General Rate |
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|
|
|
|
100% |
$268.70 |
$268.70 |
$8.42 |
$2.86 |
|
95% |
$255.27 |
$255.27 |
$8.00 |
$2.72 |
|
90% |
$241.83 |
$241.83 |
$7.58 |
$2.57 |
|
85% |
$228.40 |
$228.40 |
$7.16 |
$2.43 |
|
80% |
$214.96 |
$214.96 |
$6.74 |
$2.29 |
|
75% |
$201.53 |
$201.53 |
$6.32 |
$2.15 |
|
70% |
$188.09 |
$188.09 |
$5.89 |
$2.00 |
|
65% |
$174.66 |
$174.66 |
$5.47 |
$1.86 |
|
60% |
$161.22 |
$161.22 |
$5.05 |
$1.72 |
|
55% |
$147.79 |
$147.79 |
$4.63 |
$1.57 |
|
50% |
$134.35 |
$134.35 |
$4.21 |
$1.43 |
|
45% |
$120.92 |
$120.92 |
$3.79 |
$1.29 |
|
40% |
$107.48 |
$107.48 |
$3.37 |
$1.14 |
|
35% |
$94.05 |
$94.05 |
$2.95 |
$1.00 |
|
30% |
$80.61 |
$80.61 |
$2.53 |
$0.86 |
|
25% |
$67.18 |
$67.18 |
$2.11 |
$0.72 |
|
20% |
$53.74 |
$53.74 |
$1.68 |
$0.57 |
|
15% |
$40.31 |
$40.31 |
$1.26 |
$0.43 |
|
10% |
$26.87 |
$26.87 |
$0.84 |
$0.29 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
War Defence Widow(er)’s Pension |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
|
|
Non Indexed |
$25.00 |
$25.00 |
|
|
|
Indexed |
$386.50 |
$386.50 |
|
|
|
Supplement |
$15.50 |
$15.50 |
|
|
|
Total Payment |
$427.00 |
$427.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Orphan's Pension |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
|
|
Single |
$66.00 |
$66.00 |
|
|
|
Double |
$131.90 |
$131.90 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Specific Disability Amounts |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
|
|
Items 1-6 |
$439.80 |
$439.80 |
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|
|
Item 7 |
$144.00 |
$144.00 |
|
|
|
Item 8 |
$97.20 |
$97.20 |
|
|
|
Item 9 |
$83.40 |
$83.40 |
|
|
|
Item 10 |
$83.40 |
$83.40 |
|
|
|
Item 11 |
$41.70 |
$41.70 |
|
|
|
Item 12 |
$21.80 |
$21.80 |
|
|
|
Item 13 |
$41.70 |
$41.70 |
|
|
|
Item 14 |
$21.80 |
$21.80 |
|
|
|
Item 15 |
$32.30 |
$32.30 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PART IV INDEXATION FACTOR |
1.02 |
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|
|
(effective from 22/03/2001) |
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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/july-2001/disability-pension-fortnightly-rates
Disability Pension - VCES, Frozen And Miscellaneous Rates
|
FROZEN AND MISCELLANEOUS RATES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 12 JULY 2001 | ||||
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|
EDUCATION ALLOWANCE (Effective 11/01/2001) |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE | ||
|
Primary Students (annual payment) |
|
$174.80 |
$174.80 |
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
Secondary Students (fortnightly rates) |
|
|
|
|
|
Under 16 & living at home (group A) |
|
Under 16 & living at home (group A) |
$36.00 |
$36.00 |
|
16-17 & living at home (group B) |
|
16-7 & living at home (group B) |
$158.80 |
$158.80 |
|
18+ & living at home (group C) |
|
18+ & living at home (group C) |
$190.90 |
$190.90 |
|
Under 16 & living away |
|
Under 16 & living away |
$191.74 |
$191.74 |
|
16-17 & living away |
|
16-17 & living away |
$290.10 |
$290.10 |
|
18+ & living away |
|
18+ & living away |
$290.10 |
$290.10 |
|
Under 16 & Homeless |
|
Under 16 & Homeless |
$290.10 |
$290.10 |
|
16-17 & Homeless |
|
16-17 & Homeless |
$290.10 |
$290.10 |
|
18+ & Homeless |
|
18+ & Homeless |
$290.10 |
$290.10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tertiary Students (fortnightly rates) |
|
|
|
|
|
16-17 & living at home |
|
16-17 & living at home |
$158.80 |
$158.80 |
|
16-17 & living away |
|
16-17 & living away |
$290.10 |
$290.10 |
|
18+ & living at home |
|
18+ & living at home |
$190.90 |
$190.90 |
|
18+ & living away |
|
18+ & living away |
$290.10 |
$290.10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Double Orphans (fortnightly rates) |
|
|
|
|
|
Secondary & Tertiary |
|
|
|
|
|
Under 16 years |
|
Under 16 years |
$158.20 |
$158.20 |
|
16-20 years |
|
16-20 years |
$290.10 |
$290.10 |
|
21 years & over |
|
21 years & over |
$352.30 |
$352.30 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
MAINTENANCE INCOME FREE AREA |
|
|
|
|
|
Claimant & one child |
|
$1,007.40 |
$1,062.15 |
|
|
Partnered, one child each, |
|
$2,014.80 |
$2,124.30 |
|
|
both partners in receipt |
|
|
|
|
|
Partnered, one child, |
|
$1,007.40 |
$1,062.15 |
|
|
one partner in receipt |
|
|
|
|
|
For each additional child |
|
$335.80 |
$354.05 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WITHOUT ADEQUATE MEANS OF SUPPORT (AMS) |
|
|
| |
|
1st schedule payments |
|
|
|
|
|
Widowed mother |
|
$17.68 |
$17.68 |
|
|
Other mother widow/mother/father |
L.E. |
$17.68 |
$17.68 |
|
|
Other mother/father |
|
$10.92 |
$10.92 |
|
|
Section 39(4) child |
L.E. |
$17.68 |
$17.68 |
|
|
Dependants of 2 deceased vets |
L.E. |
$43.68 |
$43.68 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3rd schedule payments |
|
|
|
|
|
Other mother/father |
L.E. |
$4.16 |
$4.16 |
|
|
Living allowance Reg 3(5) Reg 176 |
L.E. |
$4.99 |
$4.99 |
|
|
All other deceased cases |
L.E. |
$199.68 |
$199.68 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Misc incapacity cases |
|
|
|
|
|
Parents and others |
L.E. |
$8.42 |
$8.42 |
|
|
Other except 39(4) |
L.E. |
$21.84 |
$21.84 |
|
|
Sec 39(4) child |
L.E. |
$35.36 |
$35.36 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
AMS Allowances - Regs 32, 34, 34AA |
|
|
|
|
|
Effective 20/03/2001 |
|
|
|
|
|
Standard rate |
L.E. |
$402.00 |
$402.00 |
|
|
Married rate |
L.E. |
$335.50 |
$335.50 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENTS |
|
|
|
|
|
Funeral Benefit (Effective 1/7/2000) |
|
$572.00 |
$572.00 |
|
|
Decoration Allowance (Effective 13/7/2000 ) |
$2.10 |
$2.10 |
| |
|
Victoria Cross Allowance (Annual payment effective 1/7/2000) |
$2,808.00 |
$2,808.00 |
| |
|
Vehicle Allowance (Annual payment effective 20/9/2000) |
$1,495.00 |
$1,495.00 |
| |
|
Education Entry Payment |
|
$208.00 |
$208.00 |
|
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/july-2001/disability-pension-vces-frozen-and-miscellaneous-rates
September 2001
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/september-2001
Service Pension Rates
|
FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 4 October 2001 | ||
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(Date of Effect 20/09/2001) |
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|
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|
Service Pension |
|
|
|
These rates exclude Pharmaceutical Allowance (P.A). | ||
|
|
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$386.50 |
$394.70 |
|
Pension Supplement |
$15.50 |
$15.80 |
|
Total excluding PA |
$402.00 |
$410.50 |
|
|
|
|
|
Partnered - Each |
$322.70 |
$329.60 |
|
Pension Supplement |
$12.80 |
$13.00 |
|
Total excluding PA |
$335.50 |
$342.60 |
|
|
|
|
Ceiling rates |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
Income Support Supplement – ISS |
$124.90 |
$124.90 |
|
Veteran SP War Widow/Widower |
$124.90 |
$124.90 |
|
A higher ceiling may apply to widows/widowers |
| |
|
continuously in receipt since 1 November 1986 |
| |
|
|
|
|
**Dependent Child Add-On |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
Each child under 13 yrs |
$81.30 |
$81.30 |
|
Each child 13 to 15 yrs |
$113.40 |
$113.40 |
|
Guardian Allowance |
$40.10 |
$40.10 |
|
Additional free area for children |
$24.60 |
$24.60 |
|
|
|
|
Rent Assistance Rates |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
NO CHILDREN |
|
|
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$88.00 |
$89.60 |
|
Partnered - Combined |
$82.80 |
$84.80 |
|
Shared Renter – Social Security Age Pension |
$58.70 |
$59.70 |
|
|
|
|
|
**1 - 2 CHILDREN |
|
|
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$102.80 |
$104.80 |
|
Partnered - Combined |
$102.80 |
$104.80 |
|
|
|
|
|
**3 OR MORE CHILDREN |
|
|
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$116.60 |
$118.80 |
|
Partnered - Combined |
$116.60 |
$118.80 |
|
Unless specifically mentioned the rates for clients separated for medical reasons are the same as those for "not members of a couple". | ||
|
|
|
|
Rent Assistance Thresholds |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
|
NO CHILDREN |
|
|
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$78.00 |
$79.40 |
|
Partnered - Combined |
$127.00 |
$129.40 |
|
|
|
|
|
**WITH CHILDREN |
|
|
|
Not a Member of a Couple |
$102.60 |
$104.60 |
|
Partnered - Combined |
$151.80 |
$154.60 |
|
|
|
|
|
**These rates only apply to DVA 'saved' child related payment cases. | ||
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Child related payments and rent assistance are paid as part of the Family Tax benefit through the Family Assistance Office while dependant children are under 16 years. | ||
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/september-2001/service-pension-rates
Crisis Payment
CRISIS PAYMENT SP/AP/ISS |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$201.00 |
$205.25 |
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Partnered - Each |
$167.75 |
$171.30 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/september-2001/crisis-payment
Service & Disability Pension Allowance Rates
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ALLOWANCES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 4 October 2001 |
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Remote Area Allowance |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$18.20 |
$18.20 |
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Partnered - Each |
$15.60 |
$15.60 |
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Spouse, Widow/er |
$18.20 |
$18.20 |
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Each Child |
$7.30 |
$7.30 |
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Telephone Allowance (Paid Quarterly) |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Base Rate |
$17.20 |
$18.00 |
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1/2 Base Rate |
$8.60 |
$9.00 |
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World War One Rate |
$46.75 |
$59.70 |
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Deeming rates |
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(effective 1 July 2001) |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Up to Threshold |
3.00% |
3.00% |
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Above Threshold |
4.50% |
4.50% |
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Deeming Thresholds |
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(effective 1 July 2001) |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$33,400 |
$33,400 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$55,800 |
$55,800 |
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Service Pension Taper - (effective 01/07/2000) |
40 cents in the dollar | |
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Pharmaceutical Allowance |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$5.80 |
$5.80 |
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Partnered - Each |
$2.90 |
$2.90 |
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Illness Separated - Each |
$5.80 |
$5.80 |
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Widow's rate |
$5.80 |
$5.80 |
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Orphan's rate |
$5.80 |
$5.80 |
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OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
Patient Contribution Rate |
$328.44 |
$335.44 |
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Income Limits for Student Child and Earnings Limit for an Employed Child |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Student Child (16-22 years) |
$7,270.00 |
$7,270.00 |
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Employed Child (under 16 years) |
$6,897.80 |
$6,897.80 |
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Clothing Allowance |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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High rate |
$9.00 |
$9.30 |
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Mid rate |
$6.00 |
$6.30 |
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Low rate |
$4.20 |
$4.40 |
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Attendant Allowance |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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High rate |
$215.90 |
$224.60 |
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Low rate |
$107.90 |
$112.20 |
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Recreation Transport Allowance |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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High rate |
$57.50 |
$59.80 |
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Low rate |
$28.80 |
$29.90 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/september-2001/service-disability-pension-allowance-rates
Service Pension Income & Assets Limit
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LIMITS EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 4 October 2001 |
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(Date of Effect 20/09/2001) |
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Ordinary/Adjusted Income Free Area |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$112.00 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$200.00 |
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Illness Separated - Combined |
$200.00 |
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Additional Free Area per Dependent Child |
$24.60 |
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Adjusted Income before ISS Reduces |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$826.00 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$1,288.50 |
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Income at which SP Ceases |
Basic Pension* |
Max. RA# |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$1,152.75 |
$1,376.75 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$1,927.50 |
$2,138.50 |
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Illness Separated - Combined |
$1,140.75 |
$1,364.75 |
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Ceiling Rate - Veteran Widows |
$1,138.25 |
$1,362.25 |
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Ceiling Rate - Partnered |
$1,913.00 |
$2,124.00 |
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*These increase with dependent children and/or rent |
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#These increase with dependent children |
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Adjusted Income at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$1,138.25 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$1,913.00 |
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Adjusted Income is Ordinary Income plus foreign DP and War Widow’s Pension | ||
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^Cut-off rates are lower because PA is excluded when paid with DP and WWP | ||
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Income at which DVA Treatment Ceases (SP cases) |
Partner (combined) |
Non-Partnered |
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No children |
$561.50 |
$321.50 |
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1 child |
$630.10 |
$390.10 |
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2 children |
$698.70 |
$458.70 |
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For each additional child add $68.60 |
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Seniors Health Card Taxable Income Limit (effective 1 July 2001) |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
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$50,000.00 |
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Partnered - Combined |
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$80,000.00 |
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Illness Separated - Combined |
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$100,000.00 |
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Assets Value Limit |
Low limit |
High limit |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$141,000 |
$242,000 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$200,500 |
$301,500 |
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Illness Separated - Combined |
$200,500 |
$301,500 |
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Assets before ISS Reduces (No RA in payment) |
Low limit |
High limit |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$236,250 |
$337,250 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$345,500 |
$446,500 |
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Assets at which SP Ceases (No RA in payment) |
Low limit |
High limit |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$280,000 |
$381,000 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$431,000 |
$532,000 |
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Assets at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases (excludes PA) |
Low limit |
High limit |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$278,000 |
$379,000 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$429,000 |
$530,000 |
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Assets at which DVA Treatment SP Ceases |
Low limit |
High limit |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$169,000 |
$270,000 |
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1 child |
$175,000 |
$276,000 |
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2 children |
$180,750 |
$281,750 |
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3 children |
$186,750 |
$287,750 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$248,750 |
$349,750 |
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1 child |
$254,750 |
$355,750 |
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2 children |
$260,500 |
$361,500 |
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3 children |
$266,500 |
$367,500 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/september-2001/service-pension-income-assets-limit
Disability Pension Fortnightly Rates
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FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 4 October 2001 |
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Disability pensions |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
SPOUSE RATE |
CHILD RATE |
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Special Rate |
$708.50 |
$722.00 |
$8.42 |
$2.86 |
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Intermediate Rate |
$489.00 |
$498.30 |
$8.42 |
$2.86 |
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E D A |
$403.05 |
$410.70 |
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General Rate |
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100% |
$268.70 |
$273.80 |
$8.42 |
$2.86 |
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95% |
$255.27 |
$260.11 |
$8.00 |
$2.72 |
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90% |
$241.83 |
$246.42 |
$7.58 |
$2.57 |
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85% |
$228.40 |
$232.73 |
$7.16 |
$2.43 |
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80% |
$214.96 |
$219.04 |
$6.74 |
$2.29 |
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75% |
$201.53 |
$205.35 |
$6.32 |
$2.15 |
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70% |
$188.09 |
$191.66 |
$5.89 |
$2.00 |
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65% |
$174.66 |
$177.97 |
$5.47 |
$1.86 |
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60% |
$161.22 |
$164.28 |
$5.05 |
$1.72 |
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55% |
$147.79 |
$150.59 |
$4.63 |
$1.57 |
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50% |
$134.35 |
$136.90 |
$4.21 |
$1.43 |
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45% |
$120.92 |
$123.21 |
$3.79 |
$1.29 |
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40% |
$107.48 |
$109.52 |
$3.37 |
$1.14 |
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35% |
$94.05 |
$95.83 |
$2.95 |
$1.00 |
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30% |
$80.61 |
$82.14 |
$2.53 |
$0.86 |
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25% |
$67.18 |
$68.45 |
$2.11 |
$0.72 |
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20% |
$53.74 |
$54.76 |
$1.68 |
$0.57 |
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15% |
$40.31 |
$41.07 |
$1.26 |
$0.43 |
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10% |
$26.87 |
$27.38 |
$0.84 |
$0.29 |
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War Defence Widow(er)’s Pension |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Non Indexed |
$25.00 |
$25.00 |
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Indexed |
$386.50 |
$394.70 |
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Supplement |
$15.50 |
$15.80 |
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Total Payment |
$427.00 |
$435.50 |
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Orphan's Pension |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Single |
$66.00 |
$66.00 |
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Double |
$131.90 |
$131.90 |
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Specific Disability Amounts |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Items 1-6 |
$439.80 |
$448.20 |
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Item 7 |
$144.00 |
$149.70 |
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Item 8 |
$97.20 |
$101.10 |
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Item 9 |
$83.40 |
$86.70 |
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Item 10 |
$83.40 |
$86.70 |
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Item 11 |
$41.70 |
$43.40 |
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Item 12 |
$21.80 |
$22.70 |
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Item 13 |
$41.70 |
$43.40 |
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Item 14 |
$21.80 |
$22.70 |
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Item 15 |
$32.30 |
$33.60 |
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PART IV INDEXATION FACTOR |
1.019 |
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(effective from 20/09/2001) |
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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/september-2001/disability-pension-fortnightly-rates
Disability Pension - VCES, Frozen And Miscellaneous Rates
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FROZEN AND MISCELLANEOUS RATES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 4 October 2001 | ||||
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EDUCATION ALLOWANCE (Effective 01/01/2001) |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE | ||
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Primary Students (annual payment) |
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$174.80 |
$174.80 |
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Secondary Students (fortnightly rates) |
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Under 16 & living at home (group A) |
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Under 16 & living at home (group A) |
$36.00 |
$36.00 |
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16-17 & living at home (group B) |
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16-7 & living at home (group B) |
$158.80 |
$158.80 |
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18+ & living at home (group C) |
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18+ & living at home (group C) |
$190.90 |
$190.90 |
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Under 16 & living away |
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Under 16 & living away |
$191.74 |
$191.74 |
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16-17 & living away |
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16-17 & living away |
$290.10 |
$290.10 |
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18+ & living away |
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18+ & living away |
$290.10 |
$290.10 |
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Under 16 & Homeless |
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Under 16 & Homeless |
$290.10 |
$290.10 |
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16-17 & Homeless |
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16-17 & Homeless |
$290.10 |
$290.10 |
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18+ & Homeless |
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18+ & Homeless |
$290.10 |
$290.10 |
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Tertiary Students (fortnightly rates) |
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16-17 & living at home |
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16-17 & living at home |
$158.80 |
$158.80 |
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16-17 & living away |
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16-17 & living away |
$290.10 |
$290.10 |
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18+ & living at home |
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18+ & living at home |
$190.90 |
$190.90 |
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18+ & living away |
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18+ & living away |
$290.10 |
$290.10 |
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Double Orphans (fortnightly rates) |
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Secondary & Tertiary |
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Under 16 years |
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Under 16 years |
$158.20 |
$158.20 |
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16-20 years |
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16-20 years |
$290.10 |
$290.10 |
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21 years & over |
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21 years & over |
$352.30 |
$352.30 |
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MAINTENANCE INCOME FREE AREA |
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Claimant & one child |
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$1,062.15 |
$1,062.15 |
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Partnered, one child each, |
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$2,124.30 |
$2,124.30 |
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both partners in receipt |
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Partnered, one child, |
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$1,062.15 |
$1,062.15 |
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one partner in receipt |
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For each additional child |
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$354.05 |
$354.05 |
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WITHOUT ADEQUATE MEANS OF SUPPORT (AMS) |
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1st schedule payments |
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Widowed mother |
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$17.68 |
$17.68 |
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Other mother widow/mother/father |
L.E. |
$17.68 |
$17.68 |
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Other mother/father |
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$10.92 |
$10.92 |
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Section 39(4) child |
L.E. |
$17.68 |
$17.68 |
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Dependants of 2 deceased vets |
L.E. |
$43.68 |
$43.68 |
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3rd schedule payments |
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Other mother/father |
L.E. |
$4.16 |
$4.16 |
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Living allowance Reg 3(5) Reg 176 |
L.E. |
$4.99 |
$4.99 |
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All other deceased cases |
L.E. |
$199.68 |
$199.68 |
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Misc incapacity cases |
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Parents and others |
L.E. |
$8.42 |
$8.42 |
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Other except 39(4) |
L.E. |
$21.84 |
$21.84 |
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Sec 39(4) child |
L.E. |
$35.36 |
$35.36 |
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AMS Allowances - Regs 32, 34, 34AA |
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Effective 20/09/2001 |
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Standard rate |
L.E. |
$402.00 |
$410.50 |
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Married rate |
L.E. |
$335.50 |
$342.60 |
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MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENTS |
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Funeral Benefit (Effective 1/7/2000) |
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$572.00 |
$572.00 |
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Decoration Allowance (Effective 13/7/2000 ) |
$2.10 |
$2.10 |
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Victoria Cross Allowance (Annual payment effective 1/7/2000) |
$2,808.00 |
$2,808.00 |
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Vehicle Allowance (Annual payment effective 20/9/2001) |
$1,495.00 |
$1,554.80 |
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Education Entry Payment |
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$208.00 |
$208.00 |
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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2001/september-2001/disability-pension-vces-frozen-and-miscellaneous-rates