MRCA Rates & Allowances 1 July 2022

 Old rateNew RateDifference
Military Rehabilitation & Compensation Act (MRCA) Rates & Allowances20/03/202201/07/2022 
MRCA rates   
Wholly dependent partner Weekly 
Extra amount $            28.15 $            28.15 $               -  
Base rate $           450.40 $           450.40 $               -  
Supplement $            16.70 $            16.70 $               -  
Total excl ES $           495.25 $           495.25 $               -  
Energy Supplement $              7.10 $              7.10 $               -  
Total $           502.35 $           502.35 $               -  
Special rate disability pension Weekly 
Special rate disability pension $           748.65 $           748.65 $               -  
Energy Supplement $            10.75 $            10.75 $               -  
Total payment $           759.40 $           759.40 $               -  
Periodic payments Weekly 
Permanent impairment $           363.09 $           375.80 $          12.71
Energy supplement for permanent impairment $              3.80 $              3.80 $               -  
Incapacity commutation limit $           233.68 $           241.86 $            8.18
Maximum household services $           514.12 $           532.11 $          17.99
Maximum attendant care services $           514.12 $           532.11 $          17.99
Eligible young person compensation $           155.47 $           160.91 $            5.44
Remuneration loading $           171.20 $           178.11 $            6.91
National Minimum Wage $           772.60 $           812.60 $          40.00
    
Reimbursement limits Lump sum 
Financial advice compensation $        2,757.08 $        2,853.58 $          96.50
Funeral compensation $      12,603.88 $      13,045.02 $        441.14
  Per kilometre 
Travel - Specified rate per kilometre $              0.68 $              0.68 $               -  
    
MRCA supplement Fortnightly 
MRCA supplement (T) $              6.40 $              6.40 $               -  
MRCA supplement (P) $              6.40 $              6.40 $               -  
    
One-off lump sum payments Lump sum 
Additional lump sum Permanent Impairment payment for severe impairment $      93,473.87 $      96,745.46 $      3,271.59
Additional compensation following death for dependent partner $    155,789.79 $    161,242.43 $      5,452.64
Compensation following death for dependent eligible young persons $      93,473.87 $      96,745.46 $      3,271.59
For other eligible dependents $      93,473.87 $      96,745.46 $      3,271.59
Limit for other eligible dependents $    296,000.60 $    306,360.62 $    10,360.02
    
Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Scheme (MRCAETS)   
Primary students Annual 
Primary students $           290.20 $           290.20 $               -  
Secondary/Tertiary students at home Fortnightly 
Child 15 years or younger $            59.20 $            59.20 $               -  
Energy Supplement $              0.90 $              0.90 $               -  
Total $            60.10 $            60.10 $               -  
    
Child 16 or 17 years old $           313.80 $           313.80 $               -  
Energy Supplement $              3.90 $              3.90 $               -  
Total $           317.70 $           317.70 $               -  
    
Child 18 years or older $           367.00 $           367.00 $               -  
Energy Supplement $              4.60 $              4.60 $               -  
Total $           371.60 $           371.60 $               -  
    
Secondary/Tertiary students living away Fortnightly 
Child 15 years or younger $           453.60 $           453.60 $               -  
Energy Supplement $              5.90 $              5.90 $               -  
Total $           459.50 $           459.50 $               -  
    
Child 16 or 17 years old $           530.40 $           530.40 $               -  
Energy Supplement $              7.00 $              7.00 $               -  
Total $           537.40 $           537.40 $               -  
    
Child 18 years or older $           530.40 $           530.40 $               -  
Energy Supplement $              7.00 $              7.00 $               -  
Total $           537.40 $           537.40 $               -  
    
Secondary/Tertiary students homeless Fortnightly 
Child 15 years or younger $           530.40 $           530.40 $               -  
Energy Supplement $              7.00 $              7.00 $               -  
Total $           537.40 $           537.40 $               -  
    
Child 16 or 17 years old $           530.40 $           530.40 $               -  
Energy Supplement $              7.00 $              7.00 $               -  
Total $           537.40 $           537.40 $               -  
    
Child 18 years or older $           530.40 $           530.40 $               -  
Energy Supplement $              7.00 $              7.00 $               -  
Total $           537.40 $           537.40 $               -  
    
Scholarships Per semester 
Student start-up scholarship $        1,132.00 $        1,132.00 $               -  
  Annual 
Relocation scholarship - Initial rate $        4,788.00 $        4,788.00 $               -  
Relocation scholarship - intermediate rate $        2,395.00 $        2,395.00 $               -  
Relocation scholarship - ongoing rate $        1,196.00 $        1,196.00 $               -  
Bonus payments  Biannual  
Income Support Bonus $           125.00 $           125.00 $               -  

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