2026 rates
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/86834
20 March 2026
Current rates effective 20 March 2026
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/86769
Income Support Payment Rates 20 March 2026
| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| 01/01/2026 | 20/03/2026 | ||
| Income Support Payment Rates | |||
| Service pension, non-transitional | |||
| Single | Fortnightly | ||
| Maximum basic rate | $1,079.70 | $1,100.30 | $20.60 |
| Total pension supplement | $84.90 | $86.50 | $1.60 |
| Basic pension supplement | $29.50 | $30.10 | $0.60 |
| Minimum pension supplement | $45.60 | $46.60 | $1.00 |
| Remaining pension supplement | $9.80 | $9.80 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $14.10 | $14.10 | $0.00 |
| Total service pension | $1,178.70 | $1,200.90 | $22.20 |
| Fortnightly | |||
| Tax exempt pension supplement | $55.40 | $56.40 | $1.00 |
| Pension supplement component for pension bonus | $29.50 | $30.10 | $0.60 |
| Partnered (each) | Fortnightly | ||
| Maximum basic rate | $813.90 | $829.40 | $15.50 |
| Total pension supplement | $64.00 | $65.20 | $1.20 |
| Basic pension supplement | $24.30 | $24.80 | $0.50 |
| Minimum pension supplement | $34.40 | $35.10 | $0.70 |
| Remaining pension supplement | $5.30 | $5.30 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $10.60 | $10.60 | $0.00 |
| Total service pension | $888.50 | $905.20 | $16.70 |
| Fortnightly | |||
| Tax exempt pension supplement | $39.70 | $40.40 | $0.70 |
| Pension supplement component for pension bonus | $24.30 | $24.80 | $0.50 |
| Service pension, transitional | |||
| Single | Fortnightly | ||
| Basic pension supplement | $867.10 | $883.60 | $16.50 |
| Minimum pension supplement | $45.60 | $46.60 | $1.00 |
| Remaining pension supplement | $32.90 | $33.40 | $0.50 |
| Energy supplement | $14.10 | $14.10 | $0.00 |
| Total service pension | $959.70 | $977.70 | $18.00 |
| Fortnightly | |||
| Tax exempt pension supplement | $78.50 | $80.00 | $1.50 |
| Pension supplement component for pension bonus | $29.50 | $30.10 | $0.60 |
| Partnered (each) | Fortnightly | ||
| Basic pension supplement | $724.60 | $738.40 | $13.80 |
| Minimum pension supplement | $34.40 | $35.10 | $0.70 |
| Remaining pension supplement | $4.70 | $4.70 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $10.60 | $10.60 | $0.00 |
| Total service pension | $774.30 | $788.80 | $14.50 |
| Fortnightly | |||
| Tax exempt pension supplement | $39.10 | $39.80 | $0.70 |
| Pension supplement component for pension bonus | $24.30 | $24.80 | $0.50 |
| Income support supplement | Fortnightly | ||
| Ceiling rate | $357.00 | $363.80 | $6.80 |
| Minimum payment amount (single) | $45.60 | $46.60 | $1.00 |
| Minimum payment amount (partnered) | $34.40 | $35.10 | $0.70 |
| Tax exempt amount (single) | $45.60 | $46.60 | $1.00 |
| Tax exempt amount (partnered) | $34.40 | $35.10 | $0.70 |
| Veteran payment | |||
| Single | Fortnightly | ||
| Maximum basic rate | $1,195.20 | $1,218.00 | $22.80 |
| Total pension supplement | $84.90 | $86.50 | $1.60 |
| Basic pension supplement | $29.50 | $30.10 | $0.60 |
| Minimum pension supplement | $45.60 | $46.60 | $1.00 |
| Remaining pension supplement | $9.80 | $9.80 | $0.00 |
| Total veteran payment | $1,280.10 | $1,304.50 | $24.40 |
| Partnered (each) | Fortnightly | ||
| Maximum basic rate | $934.40 | $952.20 | $17.80 |
| Total pension supplement | $64.00 | $65.20 | $1.20 |
| Basic pension supplement | $24.30 | $24.80 | $0.50 |
| Minimum pension supplement | $34.40 | $35.10 | $0.70 |
| Remaining pension supplement | $5.30 | $5.30 | $0.00 |
| Total veteran payment | $998.40 | $1,017.40 | $19.00 |
| Rent assistance | |||
| No children | Fortnightly | ||
| Single rate, including illness separated and respite care | $215.40 | $219.40 | $4.00 |
| Partnered (combined) | $203.00 | $206.80 | $3.80 |
| SSA Age Pensioner, shared accommodation | $143.60 | $146.27 | $2.67 |
| Rent assistance threshold | |||
| No children | Fortnightly | ||
| Single rate, including illness separated and respite care | $152.00 | $154.80 | $2.80 |
| Partnered (combined) | $246.20 | $250.80 | $4.60 |
| 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 |
| Maximum pension bonus | |||
| Single | Lump sum | ||
| 1 bonus period | $2,710.90 | $2,762.70 | $51.80 |
| 2 bonus periods | $10,843.50 | $11,050.80 | $207.30 |
| 3 bonus periods | $24,398.00 | $24,864.30 | $466.30 |
| 4 bonus periods | $43,374.20 | $44,203.20 | $829.00 |
| 5 bonus periods | $67,772.10 | $69,067.40 | $1,295.30 |
| Partnered | Lump sum | ||
| 1 bonus period | $2,048.60 | $2,087.70 | $39.10 |
| 2 bonus periods | $8,194.20 | $8,350.70 | $156.50 |
| 3 bonus periods | $18,437.00 | $18,789.00 | $352.00 |
| 4 bonus periods | $32,777.00 | $33,402.60 | $625.60 |
| 5 bonus periods | $51,214.00 | $52,191.60 | $977.60 |
| Advance payments | |||
| Lump sum | Lump sum | ||
| Minimum advance, single | $559.50 | $570.10 | $10.60 |
| Maximum advance, single | $1,678.50 | $1,710.30 | $31.80 |
| Minimum advance, partnered (each) | $421.75 | $429.75 | $8.00 |
| Maximum advance, partnered (each) | $1,265.25 | $1,289.25 | $24.00 |
| Repayments | Fortnightly | ||
| Minimum repayment single | $43.04 | $43.85 | $0.81 |
| Maximum repayment single | $129.12 | $131.56 | $2.44 |
| Minimum repayment partnered (each) | $32.44 | $33.06 | $0.62 |
| Maximum repayment partnered (each) | $97.33 | $99.17 | $1.84 |
| Energy supplement for certain CSHC and Gold Card holders | Annual | ||
| Single | $366.60 | $366.60 | $0.00 |
| Partnered | $275.60 | $275.60 | $0.00 |
| Quarterly | |||
| Quarter ending | 19/03/2026 | 19/06/2026 | N/A |
| Payday | 2/04/2026 | 25/06/2026 | N/A |
| Single | $90.64 | $92.66 | $2.02 |
| Partnered | $68.14 | $69.66 | $1.52 |
| Education Entry Payment | Lump sum | ||
| Education Entry Payment | $208.00 | $208.00 | $0.00 |
| Crisis payment | Per Event | ||
| Single rate, including illness separated and respite care | $589.35 | $600.45 | $11.10 |
| Partnered (each) | $444.25 | $452.60 | $8.35 |
| Dependent child add-on | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 12 or younger | $154.42 | $154.42 | $0.00 |
| Child 13 - 15 years old | $222.88 | $222.88 | $0.00 |
| Guardian allowance | Fortnightly | ||
| Guardian allowance | $77.98 | $77.98 | $0.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/86770
Income Support Income Limits 20 March 2026
| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Income Support Income Limits | 01/01/2026 | 20/03/2026 | |
| Income free area | Fortnightly | ||
| Single | $218.00 | $218.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered (combined), including illness separated and respite care | $380.00 | $380.00 | $0.00 |
| Additional amount for dependent children (transitional only) | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| Work Bonus | $300.00 | $300.00 | $0.00 |
| Annual | |||
| Work Bonus Bank | $11,800.00 | $11,800.00 | $0.00 |
| Income Limit at which SP/AP ceases (non-transitional) | |||
| SP with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $2,575.40 | $2,619.80 | $44.40 |
| Partnered - combined | $3,934.00 | $4,000.80 | $66.80 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $5,094.80 | $5,183.60 | $88.80 |
| SP with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $3,006.20 | $3,058.60 | $52.40 |
| Partnered - combined | $4,340.00 | $4,414.40 | $74.40 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $5,956.40 | $6,061.20 | $104.80 |
| Income Limit at which ISS ceases (non-transitional) | |||
| ISS with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $2,547.20 | $2,591.60 | $44.40 |
| Partnered - combined | $3,891.60 | $3,958.40 | $66.80 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $5,038.40 | $5,127.20 | $88.80 |
| ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $2,978.00 | $3,030.40 | $52.40 |
| Partnered - combined | $4,297.60 | $4,372.00 | $74.40 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $5,900.00 | $6,004.80 | $104.80 |
| Income Limit at which SP/AP ceases (transitional) | |||
| SP with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $2,617.25 | $2,662.25 | $45.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $4,251.50 | $4,324.00 | $72.50 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $5,178.50 | $5,268.50 | $90.00 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| SP with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $3,155.75 | $3,210.75 | $55.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $4,759.00 | $4,841.00 | $82.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $6,255.50 | $6,365.50 | $110.00 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| Income Limit at which ISS ceases (transitional) | |||
| ISS with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $2,582.00 | $2,627.00 | $45.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $4,198.50 | $4,271.00 | $72.50 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $5,108.00 | $5,198.00 | $90.00 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $3,120.50 | $3,175.50 | $55.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $4,706.00 | $4,788.00 | $82.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $6,185.00 | $6,295.00 | $110.00 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| Income Limit at which VP ceases | |||
| VP with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $2,778.20 | $2,827.00 | $48.80 |
| Partnered - combined | $4,373.60 | $4,449.60 | $76.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $5,500.40 | $5,598.00 | $97.60 |
| VP with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $3,209.00 | $3,265.80 | $56.80 |
| Partnered - combined | $4,779.60 | $4,863.20 | $83.60 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $6,362.00 | $6,475.60 | $113.60 |
| Income at which minimum payment paid (non-transitional) | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $2,456.00 | $2,498.40 | $42.40 |
| Partnered - combined | $3,754.00 | $3,818.00 | $64.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $4,856.00 | $4,940.80 | $84.80 |
| Income at which minimum payment paid (transitional) | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $2,468.00 | $2,510.50 | $42.50 |
| Partnered - combined | $4,026.50 | $4,095.50 | $69.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $4,880.00 | $4,965.00 | $85.00 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| Income at which minimum payment paid (veteran payment) | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $2,687.00 | $2,733.80 | $46.80 |
| Partnered - combined | $4,236.00 | $4,309.20 | $73.20 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $5,318.00 | $5,411.60 | $93.60 |
| Adjusted Income at which ISS reduces (non-transitional) | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,833.20 | $1,864.00 | $30.80 |
| Partnered - combined | $2,463.60 | $2,503.20 | $39.60 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $3,610.40 | $3,672.00 | $61.60 |
| Adjusted Income at which ISS reduces (transitional) | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,689.50 | $1,717.50 | $28.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $2,413.50 | $2,452.00 | $38.50 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $3,323.00 | $3,379.00 | $56.00 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| Adjusted income (excl WWP) at which ISS ceases (non-transitional) | |||
| ISS with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,360.60 | $1,382.40 | $21.80 |
| Partnered - combined | $2,705.00 | $2,749.20 | $44.20 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $3,851.80 | $3,918.00 | $66.20 |
| ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,791.40 | $1,821.20 | $29.80 |
| Partnered - combined | $3,111.00 | $3,162.80 | $51.80 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $4,713.40 | $4,795.60 | $82.20 |
| Adjusted income (excl WWP) at which ISS ceases (transitional) | |||
| ISS with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,395.40 | $1,417.80 | $22.40 |
| Partnered - combined | $3,011.90 | $3,061.80 | $49.90 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $3,921.40 | $3,988.80 | $67.40 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,933.90 | $1,966.30 | $32.40 |
| Partnered - combined | $3,519.40 | $3,578.80 | $59.40 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $4,998.40 | $5,085.80 | $87.40 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/86771
Income Support Asset Limits 20 March 2026
| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Income Support Asset Limits | 01/01/2026 | 20/03/2026 | |
| Assets value limit | |||
| Homeowner | Limit | ||
| Single | $321,500.00 | $321,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered (each) including illness separated and respite care | $240,750.00 | $240,750.00 | $0.00 |
| Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
| Single | $579,500.00 | $579,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered (each) including illness separated and respite care | $369,750.00 | $369,750.00 | $0.00 |
| Extra allowable amount | Limit | ||
| Extra allowable amount | $258,000.00 | $258,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Asset Levels at which SP/AP ceases (non-transitional) | |||
| Low Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $714,500.00 | $722,000.00 | $7,500.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,074,000.00 | $1,085,000.00 | $11,000.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,267,500.00 | $1,282,500.00 | $15,000.00 |
| High Limit (without RA) | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $972,500.00 | $980,000.00 | $7,500.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,332,000.00 | $1,343,000.00 | $11,000.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,525,500.00 | $1,540,500.00 | $15,000.00 |
| Asset Levels at which ISS ceases (non-transitional) | |||
| Low Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $709,750.00 | $717,250.00 | $7,500.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,067,000.00 | $1,078,000.00 | $11,000.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,258,000.00 | $1,273,000.00 | $15,000.00 |
| High Limit (without RA) | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $967,750.00 | $975,250.00 | $7,500.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,325,000.00 | $1,336,000.00 | $11,000.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,516,000.00 | $1,531,000.00 | $15,000.00 |
| Asset Levels at which SP/AP ceases (transitional) | |||
| Low Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $641,500.00 | $647,500.00 | $6,000.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $998,000.00 | $1,007,500.00 | $9,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,121,500.00 | $1,133,500.00 | $12,000.00 |
| High Limit (without RA) | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $899,500.00 | $905,500.00 | $6,000.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,256,000.00 | $1,265,500.00 | $9,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,379,500.00 | $1,391,500.00 | $12,000.00 |
| Asset Levels at which ISS ceases (transitional) | |||
| Low Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $636,750.00 | $642,750.00 | $6,000.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $991,000.00 | $1,000,500.00 | $9,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,112,000.00 | $1,124,000.00 | $12,000.00 |
| High Limit (without RA) | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $894,750.00 | $900,750.00 | $6,000.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,249,000.00 | $1,258,500.00 | $9,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,370,000.00 | $1,382,000.00 | $12,000.00 |
| Asset Levels at which VP ceases | |||
| Low Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $748,250.00 | $756,500.00 | $8,250.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,147,500.00 | $1,160,000.00 | $12,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,335,000.00 | $1,351,500.00 | $16,500.00 |
| High Limit (without RA) | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,006,250.00 | $1,014,500.00 | $8,250.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,405,500.00 | $1,418,000.00 | $12,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,593,000.00 | $1,609,500.00 | $16,500.00 |
| Assets at which minimum payment paid (non-transitional) | |||
| Homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $694,500.00 | $701,750.00 | $7,250.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,044,000.00 | $1,054,500.00 | $10,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,227,500.00 | $1,242,000.00 | $14,500.00 |
| Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $952,500.00 | $959,750.00 | $7,250.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,302,000.00 | $1,312,500.00 | $10,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,485,500.00 | $1,500,000.00 | $14,500.00 |
| Assets at which minimum payment paid (transitional) | |||
| Homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $621,500.00 | $627,250.00 | $5,750.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $968,000.00 | $977,000.00 | $9,000.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,081,500.00 | $1,093,000.00 | $11,500.00 |
| Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $879,500.00 | $885,250.00 | $5,750.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,226,000.00 | $1,235,000.00 | $9,000.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,339,500.00 | $1,351,000.00 | $11,500.00 |
| Assets at which minimum payment paid (veteran payment) | |||
| Homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $733,000.00 | $741,000.00 | $8,000.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,124,500.00 | $1,136,500.00 | $12,000.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,304,500.00 | $1,320,500.00 | $16,000.00 |
| Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $991,000.00 | $999,000.00 | $8,000.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,382,500.00 | $1,394,500.00 | $12,000.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,562,500.00 | $1,578,500.00 | $16,000.00 |
| Assets at which ISS reduces (non-transitional) | |||
| Homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $590,750.00 | $596,000.00 | $5,250.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $829,000.00 | $835,500.00 | $6,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,020,000.00 | $1,030,500.00 | $10,500.00 |
| Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $848,750.00 | $854,000.00 | $5,250.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,087,000.00 | $1,093,500.00 | $6,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,278,000.00 | $1,288,500.00 | $10,500.00 |
| Assets at which ISS reduces (transitional) | |||
| Homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $517,750.00 | $521,500.00 | $3,750.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $753,000.00 | $758,000.00 | $5,000.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $874,000.00 | $881,500.00 | $7,500.00 |
| Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $775,750.00 | $779,500.00 | $3,750.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,011,000.00 | $1,016,000.00 | $5,000.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,132,000.00 | $1,139,500.00 | $7,500.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/86772
Financial Assets and Deeming 20 March 2026
| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Financial Assets and Deeming | 01/01/2026 | 20/03/2026 | |
| Deeming thresholds | Limit | ||
| Single | $64,200.00 | $64,200.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered (combined), including illness separated and respite care | $106,200.00 | $106,200.00 | $0.00 |
| Deeming rates | |||
| Low deeming rate | 0.75% | 1.25% | N/A |
| High deeming rate | 2.75% | 3.25% | N/A |
| Financial asset notification limits (non-transitional) | |||
| Single | Limit | ||
| Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner) | $254,690.91 | $215,507.69 | -$39,183.22 |
| Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $254,690.91 | $215,507.69 | -$39,183.22 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner) | $591,250.00 | $564,947.69 | -$26,302.31 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $659,912.73 | $564,947.69 | -$94,965.03 |
| Age pension max rate (homeowner) | $252,800.00 | $213,907.69 | -$38,892.31 |
| Age pension max rate (non-homeowner) | $252,800.00 | $213,907.69 | -$38,892.31 |
| Part rate $ variation (income) | $1,890.91 | $1,600.00 | -$290.91 |
| Part rate $ variation (assets) | $500.00 | $500.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | Limit | ||
| Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner) | $440,290.91 | $372,553.85 | -$67,737.06 |
| Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $440,290.91 | $372,553.85 | -$67,737.06 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner) | $829,500.00 | $836,500.00 | $7,000.00 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $1,087,500.00 | $1,094,500.00 | $7,000.00 |
| Age pension max rate (homeowner) | $436,509.09 | $369,353.85 | -$67,155.24 |
| Age pension max rate (non-homeowner) | $436,509.09 | $369,353.85 | -$67,155.24 |
| Part rate $ variation (income) | $3,781.82 | $3,200.00 | -$581.82 |
| Part rate $ variation (assets) | $750.00 | $750.00 | $0.00 |
| Financial asset notification limits (transitional) | |||
| Single | Limit | ||
| Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner) | $255,163.64 | $215,907.69 | -$39,255.94 |
| Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $255,163.64 | $215,907.69 | -$39,255.94 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner) | $522,750.00 | $476,347.69 | -$46,402.31 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $557,850.91 | $476,347.69 | -$81,503.22 |
| Age pension max rate (homeowner) | $252,800.00 | $213,907.69 | -$38,892.31 |
| Age pension max rate (non-homeowner) | $252,800.00 | $213,907.69 | -$38,892.31 |
| Part rate $ variation (income) | $2,363.64 | $2,000.00 | -$363.64 |
| Part rate $ variation (assets) | $500.00 | $500.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | Limit | ||
| Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner) | $441,236.36 | $373,353.85 | -$67,882.52 |
| Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $441,236.36 | $373,353.85 | -$67,882.52 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner) | $760,500.00 | $765,500.00 | $5,000.00 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $1,018,500.00 | $1,023,500.00 | $5,000.00 |
| Age pension max rate (homeowner) | $436,509.09 | $369,353.85 | -$67,155.24 |
| Age pension max rate (non-homeowner) | $436,509.09 | $369,353.85 | -$67,155.24 |
| Part rate $ variation (income) | $4,727.27 | $4,000.00 | -$727.27 |
| Part rate $ variation (assets) | $750.00 | $750.00 | $0.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/86773
Gold Card Income & Asset limits 20 March 2026
| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Gold card income & asset limits | 01/01/2026 | 20/03/2026 | |
| Income and assets reduction limit | Fortnightly | ||
| Single | $160.10 | $163.10 | $3.00 |
| Partnered (each), including illness separated and respite care | $137.50 | $140.10 | $2.60 |
| Income limit for Gold Card with SP (non-transitional) | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $538.20 | $544.20 | $6.00 |
| Partnered - each | $465.00 | $470.20 | $5.20 |
| Partnered - combined | $930.00 | $940.40 | $10.40 |
| Income limit for Gold Card with SP (transitional) | |||
| Not a Member of a Couple | Fortnightly | ||
| No Children | $618.25 | $625.75 | $7.50 |
| Additional per child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | Fortnightly | ||
| No Children | $1,067.50 | $1,080.50 | $13.00 |
| Additional per child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| Asset limit for Gold Card with SP | |||
| Low Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $375,000.00 | $376,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $573,500.00 | $575,000.00 | $1,500.00 |
| High Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $633,000.00 | $634,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $831,500.00 | $833,000.00 | $1,500.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/86774
Other Income Support Thresholds and Limits 20 March 2026
| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Other Income Support Thresholds and Limits | 01/01/2026 | 20/03/2026 | |
| Seniors Health Card Income Limit | Annual | ||
| Single rate, including illness separated and respite care | $101,105.00 | $101,105.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered (each) | $80,884.00 | $80,884.00 | $0.00 |
| Minimum rent for maximum Rent Assistance (RA) | |||
| Single, no children | $439.20 | $447.34 | $8.14 |
| Partnered, no children | $516.87 | $526.54 | $9.67 |
| Primary production attribution threshold | Limit | ||
| Primary production attribution threshold (assets) | $1,515,750.00 | $1,515,750.00 | $0.00 |
| Primary production attribution threshold (annual income) | $66,722.00 | $66,722.00 | $0.00 |
| Exempt funeral investment threshold | Limit | ||
| Exempt funeral investment threshold | $15,750.00 | $15,750.00 | $0.00 |
| Special disability trust asset limit | Limit | ||
| Asset value limit | $832,750.00 | $832,750.00 | $0.00 |
| Discretationary spending limit | $14,750.00 | $14,750.00 | $0.00 |
| Child income limits | Limit | ||
| Child 15 or younger (per week) | $267.70 | $267.70 | $0.00 |
| Child 16 or older (per annum) | $14,672.35 | $14,672.35 | $0.00 |
| Maintenance income free area | Annual | ||
| Amount per person (1 child) | $2,003.85 | $2,003.85 | $0.00 |
| Amount per additional child | $667.95 | $667.95 | $0.00 |
| Aged care | |||
| For residents entering care before 1 July 2014 | Fortnightly | ||
| Minimum permissible asset value | $63,000.00 | $64,500.00 | $1,500.00 |
| Partially supported resident | $159,220.80 | $162,572.00 | $3,351.20 |
| Concessional resident | $63,000.00 | $64,500.00 | $1,500.00 |
| Assisted resident | $101,500.00 | $103,500.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Standard resident contribution-Threshold amount | $9,887.80 | $10,075.00 | $187.20 |
| For residents entering care on or after 1 July 2014 | Annual | ||
| Minimum Accommodation Payment Asset Value | $63,000.00 | $64,500.00 | $1,500.00 |
| Maximum Accommodation Payment Asset Value | $210,555.20 | $214,884.00 | $4,328.80 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/86775
Disability Compensation Payment Rates & Supplements 20 March 2026
| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Disability Compensation Payment Rates & Supplements | 01/01/2026 | 20/03/2026 | |
| Disability Compensation Payment | Fortnightly | ||
| Special rate | $1,839.40 | $1,874.40 | $35.00 |
| Energy supplement | $21.50 | $21.50 | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,860.90 | $1,895.90 | $35.00 |
| Intermediate rate | $1,219.20 | $1,242.40 | $23.20 |
| Energy supplement | $14.50 | $14.50 | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,233.70 | $1,256.90 | $23.20 |
| EDA | $992.40 | $1,011.30 | $18.90 |
| Energy supplement | $11.80 | $11.80 | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,004.20 | $1,023.10 | $18.90 |
| General rate 100% | $638.30 | $650.50 | $12.20 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $646.00 | $658.20 | $12.20 |
| General rate 95% | $606.39 | $617.98 | $11.59 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $614.09 | $625.68 | $11.59 |
| General rate 90% | $574.47 | $585.45 | $10.98 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $582.17 | $593.15 | $10.98 |
| General rate 85% | $542.56 | $552.93 | $10.37 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $550.26 | $560.63 | $10.37 |
| General rate 80% | $510.64 | $520.40 | $9.76 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $518.34 | $528.10 | $9.76 |
| General rate 75% | $478.73 | $487.88 | $9.15 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $486.43 | $495.58 | $9.15 |
| General rate 70% | $446.81 | $455.35 | $8.54 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $454.51 | $463.05 | $8.54 |
| General rate 65% | $414.90 | $422.83 | $7.93 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $422.60 | $430.53 | $7.93 |
| General rate 60% | $382.98 | $390.30 | $7.32 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $390.68 | $398.00 | $7.32 |
| General rate 55% | $351.07 | $357.78 | $6.71 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $358.77 | $365.48 | $6.71 |
| General rate 50% | $319.15 | $325.25 | $6.10 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $326.85 | $332.95 | $6.10 |
| General rate 45% | $287.24 | $292.73 | $5.49 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $294.94 | $300.43 | $5.49 |
| General rate 40% | $255.32 | $260.20 | $4.88 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $263.02 | $267.90 | $4.88 |
| General rate 35% | $223.41 | $227.68 | $4.27 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $231.11 | $235.38 | $4.27 |
| General rate 30% | $191.49 | $195.15 | $3.66 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $199.19 | $202.85 | $3.66 |
| General rate 25% | $159.58 | $162.63 | $3.05 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $167.28 | $170.33 | $3.05 |
| General rate 20% | $127.66 | $130.10 | $2.44 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $135.36 | $137.80 | $2.44 |
| General rate 15% | $95.75 | $97.58 | $1.83 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $103.45 | $105.28 | $1.83 |
| General rate 10% | $63.83 | $65.05 | $1.22 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $71.53 | $72.75 | $1.22 |
| War/Defence Widow(er) Pension | Fortnightly | ||
| Extra amount | $67.80 | $69.10 | $1.30 |
| Indexed amount | $1,079.70 | $1,100.30 | $20.60 |
| GST Supplement | $39.10 | $39.80 | $0.70 |
| Total excl ES | $1,186.60 | $1,209.20 | $22.60 |
| Energy supplement | $14.20 | $14.20 | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,200.80 | $1,223.40 | $22.60 |
| Orphan pension | Fortnightly | ||
| Single | $130.70 | $130.70 | $0.00 |
| Double | $261.10 | $261.10 | $0.00 |
| Specific disability amounts | Fortnightly | ||
| Items 1-6 | $854.70 | $870.90 | $16.20 |
| Item 7 | $285.20 | $285.20 | $0.00 |
| Item 8 | $192.80 | $192.80 | $0.00 |
| Item 9 | $165.00 | $165.00 | $0.00 |
| Item 10 | $165.00 | $165.00 | $0.00 |
| Item 11 | $82.60 | $82.60 | $0.00 |
| Item 12 | $42.80 | $42.80 | $0.00 |
| Item 13 | $82.60 | $82.60 | $0.00 |
| Item 14 | $42.80 | $42.80 | $0.00 |
| Item 15 | $63.80 | $63.80 | $0.00 |
| Advance payments | |||
| Lump sum | Lump sum | ||
| Minimum advance, single | $559.50 | $570.10 | $10.60 |
| Maximum advance, single | $1,678.50 | $1,710.30 | $31.80 |
| Minimum advance, partnered (each) | $421.75 | $429.75 | $8.00 |
| Maximum advance, partnered (each) | $1,265.25 | $1,289.25 | $24.00 |
| Repayments | Fortnightly | ||
| Minimum repayment single | $43.04 | $43.85 | $0.81 |
| Maximum repayment single | $129.12 | $131.56 | $2.44 |
| Minimum repayment partnered (each) | $32.44 | $33.06 | $0.62 |
| Maximum repayment partnered (each) | $97.33 | $99.17 | $1.84 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/86776
Disability Compensation Payment Allowances 20 March 2026
| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Disability Compensation Payment Allowances | 01/01/2026 | 20/03/2026 | |
| Veterans supplement | Fortnightly | ||
| Veterans supplement (P) | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Veterans supplement (T) | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Clothing allowance | Fortnightly | ||
| Low rate | $8.20 | $8.20 | $0.00 |
| Mid rate | $12.00 | $12.00 | $0.00 |
| High rate | $17.90 | $17.90 | $0.00 |
| Double rate | $26.10 | $26.10 | $0.00 |
| Attendant allowance | Fortnightly | ||
| Low rate | $213.50 | $213.50 | $0.00 |
| High rate | $427.40 | $427.40 | $0.00 |
| Recreation transport allowance | Fortnightly | ||
| Low rate | $56.70 | $56.70 | $0.00 |
| High rate | $114.20 | $114.20 | $0.00 |
| AMS allowances | Fortnightly | ||
| Standard rate | $1,164.60 | $1,186.80 | $22.20 |
| Married rate | $877.90 | $894.60 | $16.70 |
| Fortnightly | |||
| Prisoner of War Recognition Supplement | $713.30 | $713.30 | $0.00 |
| Decoration allowance | $2.10 | $2.10 | $0.00 |
| Vehicle allowance | $114.20 | $114.20 | $0.00 |
| Lump sum | |||
| Funeral benefit | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Annual | |||
| VC allowance | $5,696.00 | $5,696.00 | $0.00 |
| Per vehicle | |||
| ATO Car Limit for GST exemption and Motorcycle Benefit | $69,674.00 | $69,674.00 | $0.00 |
| Indexation factor | |||
| Part IV indexation factor | 1.000 | 1.019 | N/A |
| Veterans' Children Education Scheme (VCES) | |||
| Primary students | Annual | ||
| Primary students | $345.90 | $345.90 | $0.00 |
| Secondary/Tertiary students at home | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 years or younger | $70.60 | $70.60 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $0.90 | $0.90 | $0.00 |
| Total | $71.50 | $71.50 | $0.00 |
| Child 16 or 17 years old | $418.90 | $418.90 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $3.90 | $3.90 | $0.00 |
| Total | $422.80 | $422.80 | $0.00 |
| Child 18 years or older | $482.40 | $482.40 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $4.60 | $4.60 | $0.00 |
| Total | $487.00 | $487.00 | $0.00 |
| Secondary/Tertiary students living away | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 years or younger | $585.60 | $585.60 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $5.90 | $5.90 | $0.00 |
| Total | $591.50 | $591.50 | $0.00 |
| Child 16 or 17 years old | $677.20 | $677.20 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $684.20 | $684.20 | $0.00 |
| Child 18 years or older | $677.20 | $677.20 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $684.20 | $684.20 | $0.00 |
| Secondary/Tertiary students homeless | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 years or younger | $677.20 | $677.20 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $684.20 | $684.20 | $0.00 |
| Child 16 or 17 years old | $677.20 | $677.20 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $684.20 | $684.20 | $0.00 |
| Child 18 years or older | $677.20 | $677.20 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $684.20 | $684.20 | $0.00 |
| Double orphan | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 or younger | $423.70 | $423.70 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $3.90 | $3.90 | $0.00 |
| Total | $427.60 | $427.60 | $0.00 |
| Child 16 to 20 years old | $677.20 | $677.20 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $684.20 | $684.20 | $0.00 |
| Child 21 or older | $799.70 | $799.70 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $8.60 | $8.60 | $0.00 |
| Total | $808.30 | $808.30 | $0.00 |
| Scholarships (Lump sum) | Per semester | ||
| Student start-up scholarship | $1,349.00 | $1,349.00 | $0.00 |
| Annual | |||
| Relocation scholarship - Initial rate | $5,707.00 | $5,707.00 | $0.00 |
| Relocation scholarship - intermediate rate | $2,854.00 | $2,854.00 | $0.00 |
| Relocation scholarship - ongoing rate | $1,425.00 | $1,425.00 | $0.00 |
| Bonus payments | Biannual | ||
| Income Support Bonus | $146.00 | $148.80 | $2.80 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/86777
Military Rehabilitation & Compensation Act (MRCA) Rates & Allowances 20 March 2026
| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Military Rehabilitation & Compensation Act (MRCA) Rates & Allowances | 01/01/2026 | 20/03/2026 | |
| MRCA rates | |||
| Wholly dependent partner | Weekly | ||
| Extra amount | $33.90 | $34.55 | $0.65 |
| Base rate | $539.85 | $550.15 | $10.30 |
| Supplement | $19.55 | $19.90 | $0.35 |
| Total excl ES | $593.30 | $604.60 | $11.30 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.10 | $7.10 | $0.00 |
| Total | $600.40 | $611.70 | $11.30 |
| Special rate disability pension | Weekly | ||
| Special rate disability pension | $919.70 | $937.20 | $17.50 |
| Energy Supplement | $10.75 | $10.75 | $0.00 |
| Total payment | $930.45 | $947.95 | $17.50 |
| Periodic payments | Weekly | ||
| Permanent impairment | $431.84 | $431.84 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement for permanent impairment | $3.80 | $3.80 | $0.00 |
| Incapacity commutation limit | $277.93 | $277.93 | $0.00 |
| Maximum household services | $611.46 | $611.46 | $0.00 |
| Maximum attendant care services | $611.46 | $611.46 | $0.00 |
| Eligible young person compensation | $184.90 | $184.90 | $0.00 |
| Remuneration loading | $198.04 | $198.04 | $0.00 |
| National Minimum Wage | $948.00 | $948.00 | $0.00 |
| Reimbursement limits | Lump sum | ||
| Financial advice compensation | $3,279.13 | $3,279.13 | $0.00 |
| Funeral compensation | $14,990.43 | $14,990.43 | $0.00 |
| Per kilometre | |||
| Travel - Specified rate per kilometre | $0.68 | $0.68 | $0.00 |
| MRCA supplement | Fortnightly | ||
| MRCA supplement (T) | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| MRCA supplement (P) | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| One-off lump sum payments | Lump sum | ||
| Additional lump sum Permanent Impairment payment for severe impairment | $111,173.19 | $111,173.19 | $0.00 |
| Additional compensation following death for dependent partner | $185,288.63 | $185,288.63 | $0.00 |
| Compensation following death for dependent eligible young persons | $111,173.19 | $111,173.19 | $0.00 |
| For other eligible dependents | $111,173.19 | $111,173.19 | $0.00 |
| Limit for other eligible dependents | $352,048.41 | $352,048.41 | $0.00 |
| Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Scheme (MRCAETS) | |||
| Primary students | Annual | ||
| Primary students | $345.90 | $345.90 | $0.00 |
| Secondary/Tertiary students at home | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 years or younger | $70.60 | $70.60 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $0.90 | $0.90 | $0.00 |
| Total | $71.50 | $71.50 | $0.00 |
| Child 16 or 17 years old | $418.90 | $418.90 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $3.90 | $3.90 | $0.00 |
| Total | $422.80 | $422.80 | $0.00 |
| Child 18 years or older | $482.40 | $482.40 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $4.60 | $4.60 | $0.00 |
| Total | $487.00 | $487.00 | $0.00 |
| Secondary/Tertiary students living away | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 years or younger | $585.60 | $585.60 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $5.90 | $5.90 | $0.00 |
| Total | $591.50 | $591.50 | $0.00 |
| Child 16 or 17 years old | $677.20 | $677.20 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $684.20 | $684.20 | $0.00 |
| Child 18 years or older | $677.20 | $677.20 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $684.20 | $684.20 | $0.00 |
| Secondary/Tertiary students homeless | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 years or younger | $677.20 | $677.20 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $684.20 | $684.20 | $0.00 |
| Child 16 or 17 years old | $677.20 | $677.20 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $684.20 | $684.20 | $0.00 |
| Child 18 years or older | $677.20 | $677.20 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $684.20 | $684.20 | $0.00 |
| Scholarships | Per semester | ||
| Student start-up scholarship | $1,349.00 | $1,349.00 | $0.00 |
| Annual | |||
| Relocation scholarship - Initial rate | $5,707.00 | $5,707.00 | $0.00 |
| Relocation scholarship - intermediate rate | $2,854.00 | $2,854.00 | $0.00 |
| Relocation scholarship - ongoing rate | $1,425.00 | $1,425.00 | $0.00 |
| Bonus payments | Biannual | ||
| Income Support Bonus | $146.00 | $148.80 | $2.80 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/86778
DRCA & Other Acts 20 March 2026
| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| DRCA & Other Acts | 01/01/2026 | 20/03/2026 | |
| DRCA lump sums | Lump Sums | ||
| Maximum death lump sum - 17(3) | $664,264.56 | $664,264.56 | $0.00 |
| Maximum death lump sum - 17(4) | $664,264.56 | $664,264.56 | $0.00 |
| Funeral expenses reimbursement limit - 18(2) | $14,990.43 | $14,990.43 | $0.00 |
| Maximum lump sum permanent impairment | $235,434.71 | $235,434.71 | $0.00 |
| Maximum lump sum impairment component - NEL A | $44,144.03 | $44,144.03 | $0.00 |
| Maximum lump sum non-economic loss component - NEL B | $44,144.03 | $44,144.03 | $0.00 |
| DRCA weekly payments | Weekly | ||
| Death - dependent child - 17(5) | $182.68 | $182.68 | $0.00 |
| Incapacity - minimum earnings - 19(7) | $594.46 | $594.46 | $0.00 |
| Incapacity - prescribed person - 19(8) | $147.20 | $147.20 | $0.00 |
| Incapacity - dependent child - 19(9) | $73.53 | $73.53 | $0.00 |
| Maximum household services | $588.55 | $588.55 | $0.00 |
| Maximum attendant care service | $588.55 | $588.55 | $0.00 |
| Redemption eligibility ceiling - 30(1) | $147.20 | $147.20 | $0.00 |
| Redemption eligibility ceiling - 137(1) | $147.20 | $147.20 | $0.00 |
| Travel for Treatment | Per kilometre | ||
| Specified rate per kilometre | $0.68 | $0.68 | $0.00 |
| Incapacity payment limit | Weekly | ||
| 150% AWOTEFA | $3,015.00 | $3,076.65 | $61.65 |
| Effective date | N/A | 26/02/2026 | N/A |
| Superannuation | |||
| Superannuation amount - CPI only | 2.10% | 2.10% | N/A |
| Superannuation amount - CPI PBLCI MTAWE | 2.30% | 2.30% | N/A |
| Weekly interest on lump sums | Interest | ||
| Specified weekly interest on lump sums | 4.29% | 4.29% | N/A |
| Incapacity payment indexation of normal weekly earnings | |||
| Indexation of normal weekly earnings (wage price index) | 3.30% | 3.30% | N/A |
| DRCA Supplement | Per fortnight | ||
| DRCA supplement | $ 7.00 | $ 7.00 | $ - |
| Defence Act payments | Lump Sums | ||
| Additional death benefit lump sum - spouse | $73,335.73 | $73,335.73 | $0.00 |
| Addition to maximum SRCA permanent impairment payment used to calculate severe injury adjustment | $100,633.53 | $100,633.53 | $0.00 |
| Dependent child benefit lump sum limit | $107,791.81 | $107,791.81 | $0.00 |
| Financial advice lump sum limit | $2,121.86 | $2,121.86 | $0.00 |
| BNT/BCOF Act | Per fortnight | ||
| Pharmaceutical supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/86779
1 January 2026
Current rates effective 1 January 2026
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/86751
Income Support Payment Rates 1 January 2026
| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| 20/09/2025 | 01/01/2026 | ||
| Income Support Payment Rates | |||
| Service pension, non-transitional | |||
| Single | Fortnightly | ||
| Maximum basic rate | $1,079.70 | $1,079.70 | $0.00 |
| Total pension supplement | $84.90 | $84.90 | $0.00 |
| Basic pension supplement | $29.50 | $29.50 | $0.00 |
| Minimum pension supplement | $45.60 | $45.60 | $0.00 |
| Remaining pension supplement | $9.80 | $9.80 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $14.10 | $14.10 | $0.00 |
| Total service pension | $1,178.70 | $1,178.70 | $0.00 |
| Fortnightly | |||
| Tax exempt pension supplement | $55.40 | $55.40 | $0.00 |
| Pension supplement component for pension bonus | $29.50 | $29.50 | $0.00 |
| Partnered (each) | Fortnightly | ||
| Maximum basic rate | $813.90 | $813.90 | $0.00 |
| Total pension supplement | $64.00 | $64.00 | $0.00 |
| Basic pension supplement | $24.30 | $24.30 | $0.00 |
| Minimum pension supplement | $34.40 | $34.40 | $0.00 |
| Remaining pension supplement | $5.30 | $5.30 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $10.60 | $10.60 | $0.00 |
| Total service pension | $888.50 | $888.50 | $0.00 |
| Fortnightly | |||
| Tax exempt pension supplement | $39.70 | $39.70 | $0.00 |
| Pension supplement component for pension bonus | $24.30 | $24.30 | $0.00 |
| Service pension, transitional | |||
| Single | Fortnightly | ||
| Basic pension supplement | $867.10 | $867.10 | $0.00 |
| Minimum pension supplement | $45.60 | $45.60 | $0.00 |
| Remaining pension supplement | $32.90 | $32.90 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $14.10 | $14.10 | $0.00 |
| Total service pension | $959.70 | $959.70 | $0.00 |
| Fortnightly | |||
| Tax exempt pension supplement | $78.50 | $78.50 | $0.00 |
| Pension supplement component for pension bonus | $29.50 | $29.50 | $0.00 |
| Partnered (each) | Fortnightly | ||
| Basic pension supplement | $724.60 | $724.60 | $0.00 |
| Minimum pension supplement | $34.40 | $34.40 | $0.00 |
| Remaining pension supplement | $4.70 | $4.70 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $10.60 | $10.60 | $0.00 |
| Total service pension | $774.30 | $774.30 | $0.00 |
| Fortnightly | |||
| Tax exempt pension supplement | $39.10 | $39.10 | $0.00 |
| Pension supplement component for pension bonus | $24.30 | $24.30 | $0.00 |
| Income support supplement | Fortnightly | ||
| Ceiling rate | $357.00 | $357.00 | $0.00 |
| Minimum payment amount (single) | $45.60 | $45.60 | $0.00 |
| Minimum payment amount (partnered) | $34.40 | $34.40 | $0.00 |
| Tax exempt amount (single) | $45.60 | $45.60 | $0.00 |
| Tax exempt amount (partnered) | $34.40 | $34.40 | $0.00 |
| Veteran payment | |||
| Single | Fortnightly | ||
| Maximum basic rate | $1,195.20 | $1,195.20 | $0.00 |
| Total pension supplement | $84.90 | $84.90 | $0.00 |
| Basic pension supplement | $29.50 | $29.50 | $0.00 |
| Minimum pension supplement | $45.60 | $45.60 | $0.00 |
| Remaining pension supplement | $9.80 | $9.80 | $0.00 |
| Total veteran payment | $1,280.10 | $1,280.10 | $0.00 |
| Partnered (each) | Fortnightly | ||
| Maximum basic rate | $934.40 | $934.40 | $0.00 |
| Total pension supplement | $64.00 | $64.00 | $0.00 |
| Basic pension supplement | $24.30 | $24.30 | $0.00 |
| Minimum pension supplement | $34.40 | $34.40 | $0.00 |
| Remaining pension supplement | $5.30 | $5.30 | $0.00 |
| Total veteran payment | $998.40 | $998.40 | $0.00 |
| Rent assistance | |||
| No children | Fortnightly | ||
| Single rate, including illness separated and respite care | $215.40 | $215.40 | $0.00 |
| Partnered (combined) | $203.00 | $203.00 | $0.00 |
| SSA Age Pensioner, shared accommodation | $143.60 | $143.60 | $0.00 |
| Rent assistance threshold | |||
| No children | Fortnightly | ||
| Single rate, including illness separated and respite care | $152.00 | $152.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered (combined) | $246.20 | $246.20 | $0.00 |
| 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 |
| Maximum pension bonus | |||
| Single | Lump sum | ||
| 1 bonus period | $2,710.90 | $2,710.90 | $0.00 |
| 2 bonus periods | $10,843.50 | $10,843.50 | $0.00 |
| 3 bonus periods | $24,398.00 | $24,398.00 | $0.00 |
| 4 bonus periods | $43,374.20 | $43,374.20 | $0.00 |
| 5 bonus periods | $67,772.10 | $67,772.10 | $0.00 |
| Partnered | Lump sum | ||
| 1 bonus period | $2,048.60 | $2,048.60 | $0.00 |
| 2 bonus periods | $8,194.20 | $8,194.20 | $0.00 |
| 3 bonus periods | $18,437.00 | $18,437.00 | $0.00 |
| 4 bonus periods | $32,777.00 | $32,777.00 | $0.00 |
| 5 bonus periods | $51,214.00 | $51,214.00 | $0.00 |
| Advance payments | |||
| Lump sum | Lump sum | ||
| Minimum advance, single | $559.50 | $559.50 | $0.00 |
| Maximum advance, single | $1,678.50 | $1,678.50 | $0.00 |
| Minimum advance, partnered (each) | $421.75 | $421.75 | $0.00 |
| Maximum advance, partnered (each) | $1,265.25 | $1,265.25 | $0.00 |
| Repayments | Fortnightly | ||
| Minimum repayment single | $43.04 | $43.04 | $0.00 |
| Maximum repayment single | $129.12 | $129.12 | $0.00 |
| Minimum repayment partnered (each) | $32.44 | $32.44 | $0.00 |
| Maximum repayment partnered (each) | $97.33 | $97.33 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement for certain CSHC and Gold Card holders | Annual | ||
| Single | $366.60 | $366.60 | $0.00 |
| Partnered | $275.60 | $275.60 | $0.00 |
| Quarterly | |||
| Quarter ending | 19/12/2025 | 19/03/2026 | N/A |
| Payday | 24/12/2025 | 2/04/2026 | N/A |
| Single | $91.65 | $90.64 | -$1.01 |
| Partnered | $68.90 | $68.14 | -$0.76 |
| Education Entry Payment | Lump sum | ||
| Education Entry Payment | $208.00 | $208.00 | $0.00 |
| Crisis payment | Per Event | ||
| Single rate, including illness separated and respite care | $589.35 | $589.35 | $0.00 |
| Partnered (each) | $444.25 | $444.25 | $0.00 |
| Dependent child add-on | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 12 or younger | $154.42 | $154.42 | $0.00 |
| Child 13 - 15 years old | $222.88 | $222.88 | $0.00 |
| Guardian allowance | Fortnightly | ||
| Guardian allowance | $77.98 | $77.98 | $0.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/86752
Income Support Income Limits 1 January 2026
| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Income Support Income Limits | 20/09/2025 | 01/01/2026 | |
| Income free area | Fortnightly | ||
| Single | $218.00 | $218.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered (combined), including illness separated and respite care | $380.00 | $380.00 | $0.00 |
| Additional amount for dependent children (transitional only) | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| Work Bonus | $300.00 | $300.00 | $0.00 |
| Annual | |||
| Work Bonus Bank | $11,800.00 | $11,800.00 | $0.00 |
| Income Limit at which SP/AP ceases (non-transitional) | |||
| SP with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $2,575.40 | $2,575.40 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $3,934.00 | $3,934.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $5,094.80 | $5,094.80 | $0.00 |
| SP with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $3,006.20 | $3,006.20 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $4,340.00 | $4,340.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $5,956.40 | $5,956.40 | $0.00 |
| Income Limit at which ISS ceases (non-transitional) | |||
| ISS with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $2,547.20 | $2,547.20 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $3,891.60 | $3,891.60 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $5,038.40 | $5,038.40 | $0.00 |
| ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $2,978.00 | $2,978.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $4,297.60 | $4,297.60 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $5,900.00 | $5,900.00 | $0.00 |
| Income Limit at which SP/AP ceases (transitional) | |||
| SP with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $2,617.25 | $2,617.25 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $4,251.50 | $4,251.50 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $5,178.50 | $5,178.50 | $0.00 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| SP with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $3,155.75 | $3,155.75 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $4,759.00 | $4,759.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $6,255.50 | $6,255.50 | $0.00 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| Income Limit at which ISS ceases (transitional) | |||
| ISS with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $2,582.00 | $2,582.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $4,198.50 | $4,198.50 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $5,108.00 | $5,108.00 | $0.00 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $3,120.50 | $3,120.50 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $4,706.00 | $4,706.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $6,185.00 | $6,185.00 | $0.00 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| Income Limit at which VP ceases | |||
| VP with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $2,778.20 | $2,778.20 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $4,373.60 | $4,373.60 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $5,500.40 | $5,500.40 | $0.00 |
| VP with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $3,209.00 | $3,209.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $4,779.60 | $4,779.60 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $6,362.00 | $6,362.00 | $0.00 |
| Income at which minimum payment paid (non-transitional) | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $2,456.00 | $2,456.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $3,754.00 | $3,754.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $4,856.00 | $4,856.00 | $0.00 |
| Income at which minimum payment paid (transitional) | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $2,468.00 | $2,468.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $4,026.50 | $4,026.50 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $4,880.00 | $4,880.00 | $0.00 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| Income at which minimum payment paid (veteran payment) | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $2,687.00 | $2,687.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $4,236.00 | $4,236.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $5,318.00 | $5,318.00 | $0.00 |
| Adjusted Income at which ISS reduces (non-transitional) | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,833.20 | $1,833.20 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $2,463.60 | $2,463.60 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $3,610.40 | $3,610.40 | $0.00 |
| Adjusted Income at which ISS reduces (transitional) | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,689.50 | $1,689.50 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $2,413.50 | $2,413.50 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $3,323.00 | $3,323.00 | $0.00 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| Adjusted income (excl WWP) at which ISS ceases (non-transitional) | |||
| ISS with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,360.60 | $1,360.60 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $2,705.00 | $2,705.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $3,851.80 | $3,851.80 | $0.00 |
| ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,791.40 | $1,791.40 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $3,111.00 | $3,111.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $4,713.40 | $4,713.40 | $0.00 |
| Adjusted income (excl WWP) at which ISS ceases (transitional) | |||
| ISS with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,395.40 | $1,395.40 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $3,011.90 | $3,011.90 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $3,921.40 | $3,921.40 | $0.00 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,933.90 | $1,933.90 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $3,519.40 | $3,519.40 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $4,998.40 | $4,998.40 | $0.00 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/86753
Income Support Asset Limits 1 January 2026
| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Income Support Asset Limits | 20/09/2025 | 01/01/2026 | |
| Assets value limit | |||
| Homeowner | Limit | ||
| Single | $321,500.00 | $321,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered (each) including illness separated and respite care | $240,750.00 | $240,750.00 | $0.00 |
| Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
| Single | $579,500.00 | $579,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered (each) including illness separated and respite care | $369,750.00 | $369,750.00 | $0.00 |
| Extra allowable amount | Limit | ||
| Extra allowable amount | $258,000.00 | $258,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Asset Levels at which SP/AP ceases (non-transitional) | |||
| Low Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $714,500.00 | $714,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,074,000.00 | $1,074,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,267,500.00 | $1,267,500.00 | $0.00 |
| High Limit (without RA) | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $972,500.00 | $972,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,332,000.00 | $1,332,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,525,500.00 | $1,525,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Asset Levels at which ISS ceases (non-transitional) | |||
| Low Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $709,750.00 | $709,750.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,067,000.00 | $1,067,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,258,000.00 | $1,258,000.00 | $0.00 |
| High Limit (without RA) | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $967,750.00 | $967,750.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,325,000.00 | $1,325,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,516,000.00 | $1,516,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Asset Levels at which SP/AP ceases (transitional) | |||
| Low Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $641,500.00 | $641,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $998,000.00 | $998,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,121,500.00 | $1,121,500.00 | $0.00 |
| High Limit (without RA) | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $899,500.00 | $899,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,256,000.00 | $1,256,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,379,500.00 | $1,379,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Asset Levels at which ISS ceases (transitional) | |||
| Low Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $636,750.00 | $636,750.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $991,000.00 | $991,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,112,000.00 | $1,112,000.00 | $0.00 |
| High Limit (without RA) | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $894,750.00 | $894,750.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,249,000.00 | $1,249,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,370,000.00 | $1,370,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Asset Levels at which VP ceases | |||
| Low Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $748,250.00 | $748,250.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,147,500.00 | $1,147,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,335,000.00 | $1,335,000.00 | $0.00 |
| High Limit (without RA) | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,006,250.00 | $1,006,250.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,405,500.00 | $1,405,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,593,000.00 | $1,593,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Assets at which minimum payment paid (non-transitional) | |||
| Homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $694,500.00 | $694,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,044,000.00 | $1,044,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,227,500.00 | $1,227,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $952,500.00 | $952,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,302,000.00 | $1,302,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,485,500.00 | $1,485,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Assets at which minimum payment paid (transitional) | |||
| Homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $621,500.00 | $621,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $968,000.00 | $968,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,081,500.00 | $1,081,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $879,500.00 | $879,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,226,000.00 | $1,226,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,339,500.00 | $1,339,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Assets at which minimum payment paid (veteran payment) | |||
| Homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $733,000.00 | $733,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,124,500.00 | $1,124,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,304,500.00 | $1,304,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $991,000.00 | $991,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,382,500.00 | $1,382,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,562,500.00 | $1,562,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Assets at which ISS reduces (non-transitional) | |||
| Homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $590,750.00 | $590,750.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $829,000.00 | $829,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,020,000.00 | $1,020,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $848,750.00 | $848,750.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,087,000.00 | $1,087,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,278,000.00 | $1,278,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Assets at which ISS reduces (transitional) | |||
| Homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $517,750.00 | $517,750.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $753,000.00 | $753,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $874,000.00 | $874,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $775,750.00 | $775,750.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,011,000.00 | $1,011,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,132,000.00 | $1,132,000.00 | $0.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/86754
Financial Assets and Deeming 1 January 2026
| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Financial Assets and Deeming | 20/09/2025 | 01/01/2026 | |
| Deeming thresholds | Limit | ||
| Single | $64,200.00 | $64,200.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered (combined), including illness separated and respite care | $106,200.00 | $106,200.00 | $0.00 |
| Deeming rates | |||
| Low deeming rate | 0.75% | 0.75% | N/A |
| High deeming rate | 2.75% | 2.75% | N/A |
| Financial asset notification limits (non-transitional) | |||
| Single | Limit | ||
| Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner) | $254,690.91 | $254,690.91 | $0.00 |
| Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $254,690.91 | $254,690.91 | $0.00 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner) | $591,250.00 | $591,250.00 | $0.00 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $659,912.73 | $659,912.73 | $0.00 |
| Age pension max rate (homeowner) | $252,800.00 | $252,800.00 | $0.00 |
| Age pension max rate (non-homeowner) | $252,800.00 | $252,800.00 | $0.00 |
| Part rate $ variation (income) | $1,890.91 | $1,890.91 | $0.00 |
| Part rate $ variation (assets) | $500.00 | $500.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | Limit | ||
| Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner) | $440,290.91 | $440,290.91 | $0.00 |
| Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $440,290.91 | $440,290.91 | $0.00 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner) | $829,500.00 | $829,500.00 | $0.00 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $1,087,500.00 | $1,087,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Age pension max rate (homeowner) | $436,509.09 | $436,509.09 | $0.00 |
| Age pension max rate (non-homeowner) | $436,509.09 | $436,509.09 | $0.00 |
| Part rate $ variation (income) | $3,781.82 | $3,781.82 | $0.00 |
| Part rate $ variation (assets) | $750.00 | $750.00 | $0.00 |
| Financial asset notification limits (transitional) | |||
| Single | Limit | ||
| Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner) | $255,163.64 | $255,163.64 | $0.00 |
| Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $255,163.64 | $255,163.64 | $0.00 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner) | $522,750.00 | $522,750.00 | $0.00 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $557,850.91 | $557,850.91 | $0.00 |
| Age pension max rate (homeowner) | $252,800.00 | $252,800.00 | $0.00 |
| Age pension max rate (non-homeowner) | $252,800.00 | $252,800.00 | $0.00 |
| Part rate $ variation (income) | $2,363.64 | $2,363.64 | $0.00 |
| Part rate $ variation (assets) | $500.00 | $500.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | Limit | ||
| Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner) | $441,236.36 | $441,236.36 | $0.00 |
| Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $441,236.36 | $441,236.36 | $0.00 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner) | $760,500.00 | $760,500.00 | $0.00 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $1,018,500.00 | $1,018,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Age pension max rate (homeowner) | $436,509.09 | $436,509.09 | $0.00 |
| Age pension max rate (non-homeowner) | $436,509.09 | $436,509.09 | $0.00 |
| Part rate $ variation (income) | $4,727.27 | $4,727.27 | $0.00 |
| Part rate $ variation (assets) | $750.00 | $750.00 | $0.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/86755
Gold card income & asset limits 1 January 2026
| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Gold card income & asset limits | 20/09/2025 | 01/01/2026 | |
| Income and assets reduction limit | Fortnightly | ||
| Single | $160.10 | $160.10 | $0.00 |
| Partnered (each), including illness separated and respite care | $137.50 | $137.50 | $0.00 |
| Income limit for Gold Card with SP (non-transitional) | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $538.20 | $538.20 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - each | $465.00 | $465.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $930.00 | $930.00 | $0.00 |
| Income limit for Gold Card with SP (transitional) | |||
| Not a Member of a Couple | Fortnightly | ||
| No Children | $618.25 | $618.25 | $0.00 |
| Additional per child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | Fortnightly | ||
| No Children | $1,067.50 | $1,067.50 | $0.00 |
| Additional per child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| Asset limit for Gold Card with SP | |||
| Low Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $375,000.00 | $375,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $573,500.00 | $573,500.00 | $0.00 |
| High Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $633,000.00 | $633,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $831,500.00 | $831,500.00 | $0.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/86756
Other Income Support Thresholds and Limits 1 January 2026
| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Other Income Support Thresholds and Limits | 20/09/2025 | 01/01/2026 | |
| Seniors Health Card Income Limit | Annual | ||
| Single rate, including illness separated and respite care | $101,105.00 | $101,105.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered (each) | $80,884.00 | $80,884.00 | $0.00 |
| Minimum rent for maximum Rent Assistance (RA) | |||
| Single, no children | $439.20 | $439.20 | $0.00 |
| Partnered, no children | $516.87 | $516.87 | $0.00 |
| Primary production attribution threshold | Limit | ||
| Primary production attribution threshold (assets) | $1,515,750.00 | $1,515,750.00 | $0.00 |
| Primary production attribution threshold (annual income) | $66,722.00 | $66,722.00 | $0.00 |
| Exempt funeral investment threshold | Limit | ||
| Exempt funeral investment threshold | $15,750.00 | $15,750.00 | $0.00 |
| Special disability trust asset limit | Limit | ||
| Asset value limit | $832,750.00 | $832,750.00 | $0.00 |
| Discretationary spending limit | $14,750.00 | $14,750.00 | $0.00 |
| Child income limits | Limit | ||
| Child 15 or younger (per week) | $262.20 | $267.70 | $5.50 |
| Child 16 or older (per annum) | $14,370.55 | $14,672.35 | $301.80 |
| Maintenance income free area | Annual | ||
| Amount per person (1 child) | $2,003.85 | $2,003.85 | $0.00 |
| Amount per additional child | $667.95 | $667.95 | $0.00 |
| Aged care | |||
| For residents entering care before 1 July 2014 | Fortnightly | ||
| Minimum permissible asset value | $63,000.00 | $63,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Partially supported resident | $159,220.80 | $159,220.80 | $0.00 |
| Concessional resident | $63,000.00 | $63,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Assisted resident | $101,500.00 | $101,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Standard resident contribution-Threshold amount | $9,887.80 | $9,887.80 | $0.00 |
| For residents entering care on or after 1 July 2014 | Annual | ||
| Minimum Accommodation Payment Asset Value | $63,000.00 | $63,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Maximum Accommodation Payment Asset Value | $210,555.20 | $210,555.20 | $0.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/86757
Disability Compensation Payment Rates & Supplements 1 January 2026
| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Disability Compensation Payment Rates & Supplements | 20/09/2025 | 01/01/2026 | |
| Disability Compensation Payment | Fortnightly | ||
| Special rate | $1,839.40 | $1,839.40 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $21.50 | $21.50 | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,860.90 | $1,860.90 | $0.00 |
| Intermediate rate | $1,219.20 | $1,219.20 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $14.50 | $14.50 | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,233.70 | $1,233.70 | $0.00 |
| EDA | $992.40 | $992.40 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $11.80 | $11.80 | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,004.20 | $1,004.20 | $0.00 |
| General rate 100% | $638.30 | $638.30 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $646.00 | $646.00 | $0.00 |
| General rate 95% | $606.39 | $606.39 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $614.09 | $614.09 | $0.00 |
| General rate 90% | $574.47 | $574.47 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $582.17 | $582.17 | $0.00 |
| General rate 85% | $542.56 | $542.56 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $550.26 | $550.26 | $0.00 |
| General rate 80% | $510.64 | $510.64 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $518.34 | $518.34 | $0.00 |
| General rate 75% | $478.73 | $478.73 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $486.43 | $486.43 | $0.00 |
| General rate 70% | $446.81 | $446.81 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $454.51 | $454.51 | $0.00 |
| General rate 65% | $414.90 | $414.90 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $422.60 | $422.60 | $0.00 |
| General rate 60% | $382.98 | $382.98 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $390.68 | $390.68 | $0.00 |
| General rate 55% | $351.07 | $351.07 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $358.77 | $358.77 | $0.00 |
| General rate 50% | $319.15 | $319.15 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $326.85 | $326.85 | $0.00 |
| General rate 45% | $287.24 | $287.24 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $294.94 | $294.94 | $0.00 |
| General rate 40% | $255.32 | $255.32 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $263.02 | $263.02 | $0.00 |
| General rate 35% | $223.41 | $223.41 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $231.11 | $231.11 | $0.00 |
| General rate 30% | $191.49 | $191.49 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $199.19 | $199.19 | $0.00 |
| General rate 25% | $159.58 | $159.58 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $167.28 | $167.28 | $0.00 |
| General rate 20% | $127.66 | $127.66 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $135.36 | $135.36 | $0.00 |
| General rate 15% | $95.75 | $95.75 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $103.45 | $103.45 | $0.00 |
| General rate 10% | $63.83 | $63.83 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $71.53 | $71.53 | $0.00 |
| War/Defence Widow(er) Pension | Fortnightly | ||
| Extra amount | $67.80 | $67.80 | $0.00 |
| Indexed amount | $1,079.70 | $1,079.70 | $0.00 |
| GST Supplement | $39.10 | $39.10 | $0.00 |
| Total excl ES | $1,186.60 | $1,186.60 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $14.20 | $14.20 | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,200.80 | $1,200.80 | $0.00 |
| Orphan pension | Fortnightly | ||
| Single | $128.00 | $130.70 | $2.70 |
| Double | $255.70 | $261.10 | $5.40 |
| Specific disability amounts | Fortnightly | ||
| Items 1-6 | $854.70 | $854.70 | $0.00 |
| Item 7 | $285.20 | $285.20 | $0.00 |
| Item 8 | $192.80 | $192.80 | $0.00 |
| Item 9 | $165.00 | $165.00 | $0.00 |
| Item 10 | $165.00 | $165.00 | $0.00 |
| Item 11 | $82.60 | $82.60 | $0.00 |
| Item 12 | $42.80 | $42.80 | $0.00 |
| Item 13 | $82.60 | $82.60 | $0.00 |
| Item 14 | $42.80 | $42.80 | $0.00 |
| Item 15 | $63.80 | $63.80 | $0.00 |
| Advance payments | |||
| Lump sum | Lump sum | ||
| Minimum advance, single | $559.50 | $559.50 | $0.00 |
| Maximum advance, single | $1,678.50 | $1,678.50 | $0.00 |
| Minimum advance, partnered (each) | $421.75 | $421.75 | $0.00 |
| Maximum advance, partnered (each) | $1,265.25 | $1,265.25 | $0.00 |
| Repayments | Fortnightly | ||
| Minimum repayment single | $43.04 | $43.04 | $0.00 |
| Maximum repayment single | $129.12 | $129.12 | $0.00 |
| Minimum repayment partnered (each) | $32.44 | $32.44 | $0.00 |
| Maximum repayment partnered (each) | $97.33 | $97.33 | $0.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/86758
Disability Compensation Payment Allowances 1 January 2026
| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Disability Compensation Payment Allowances | 20/09/2025 | 01/01/2026 | |
| Veterans supplement | Fortnightly | ||
| Veterans supplement (P) | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Veterans supplement (T) | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Clothing allowance | Fortnightly | ||
| Low rate | $8.20 | $8.20 | $0.00 |
| Mid rate | $12.00 | $12.00 | $0.00 |
| High rate | $17.90 | $17.90 | $0.00 |
| Double rate | $26.10 | $26.10 | $0.00 |
| Attendant allowance | Fortnightly | ||
| Low rate | $213.50 | $213.50 | $0.00 |
| High rate | $427.40 | $427.40 | $0.00 |
| Recreation transport allowance | Fortnightly | ||
| Low rate | $56.70 | $56.70 | $0.00 |
| High rate | $114.20 | $114.20 | $0.00 |
| AMS allowances | Fortnightly | ||
| Standard rate | $1,164.60 | $1,164.60 | $0.00 |
| Married rate | $877.90 | $877.90 | $0.00 |
| Fortnightly | |||
| Prisoner of War Recognition Supplement | $713.30 | $713.30 | $0.00 |
| Decoration allowance | $2.10 | $2.10 | $0.00 |
| Vehicle allowance | $114.20 | $114.20 | $0.00 |
| Lump sum | |||
| Funeral benefit | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Annual | |||
| VC allowance | $5,696.00 | $5,696.00 | $0.00 |
| Per vehicle | |||
| ATO Car Limit for GST exemption and Motorcycle Benefit | $69,674.00 | $69,674.00 | $0.00 |
| Indexation factor | |||
| Part IV indexation factor | 1.016 | 1.000 | N/A |
| Veterans' Children Education Scheme (VCES) | |||
| Primary students | Annual | ||
| Primary students | $338.80 | $345.90 | $7.10 |
| Secondary/Tertiary students at home | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 years or younger | $69.10 | $70.60 | $1.50 |
| Energy Supplement | $0.90 | $0.90 | $0.00 |
| Total | $70.00 | $71.50 | $1.50 |
| Child 16 or 17 years old | $410.30 | $418.90 | $8.60 |
| Energy Supplement | $3.90 | $3.90 | $0.00 |
| Total | $414.20 | $422.80 | $8.60 |
| Child 18 years or older | $472.50 | $482.40 | $9.90 |
| Energy Supplement | $4.60 | $4.60 | $0.00 |
| Total | $477.10 | $487.00 | $9.90 |
| Secondary/Tertiary students living away | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 years or younger | $573.60 | $585.60 | $12.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $5.90 | $5.90 | $0.00 |
| Total | $579.50 | $591.50 | $12.00 |
| Child 16 or 17 years old | $663.30 | $677.20 | $13.90 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $670.30 | $684.20 | $13.90 |
| Child 18 years or older | $663.30 | $677.20 | $13.90 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $670.30 | $684.20 | $13.90 |
| Secondary/Tertiary students homeless | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 years or younger | $663.30 | $677.20 | $13.90 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $670.30 | $684.20 | $13.90 |
| Child 16 or 17 years old | $663.30 | $677.20 | $13.90 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $670.30 | $684.20 | $13.90 |
| Child 18 years or older | $663.30 | $677.20 | $13.90 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $670.30 | $684.20 | $13.90 |
| Double orphan | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 or younger | $415.00 | $423.70 | $8.70 |
| Energy Supplement | $3.90 | $3.90 | $0.00 |
| Total | $418.90 | $427.60 | $8.70 |
| Child 16 to 20 years old | $663.30 | $677.20 | $13.90 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $670.30 | $684.20 | $13.90 |
| Child 21 or older | $783.30 | $799.70 | $16.40 |
| Energy Supplement | $8.60 | $8.60 | $0.00 |
| Total | $791.90 | $808.30 | $16.40 |
| Scholarships (Lump sum) | Per semester | ||
| Student start-up scholarship | $1,321.00 | $1,349.00 | $28.00 |
| Annual | |||
| Relocation scholarship - Initial rate | $5,590.00 | $5,707.00 | $117.00 |
| Relocation scholarship - intermediate rate | $2,795.00 | $2,854.00 | $59.00 |
| Relocation scholarship - ongoing rate | $1,396.00 | $1,425.00 | $29.00 |
| Bonus payments | Biannual | ||
| Income Support Bonus | $146.00 | $146.00 | $0.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/86759
Military Rehabilitation & Compensation Act (MRCA) Rates & Allowances 1 January 2026
| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Military Rehabilitation & Compensation Act (MRCA) Rates & Allowances | 20/09/2025 | 01/01/2026 | |
| MRCA rates | |||
| Wholly dependent partner | Weekly | ||
| Extra amount | $33.90 | $33.90 | $0.00 |
| Base rate | $539.85 | $539.85 | $0.00 |
| Supplement | $19.55 | $19.55 | $0.00 |
| Total excl ES | $593.30 | $593.30 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.10 | $7.10 | $0.00 |
| Total | $600.40 | $600.40 | $0.00 |
| Special rate disability pension | Weekly | ||
| Special rate disability pension | $919.70 | $919.70 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $10.75 | $10.75 | $0.00 |
| Total payment | $930.45 | $930.45 | $0.00 |
| Periodic payments | Weekly | ||
| Permanent impairment | $431.84 | $431.84 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement for permanent impairment | $3.80 | $3.80 | $0.00 |
| Incapacity commutation limit | $277.93 | $277.93 | $0.00 |
| Maximum household services | $611.46 | $611.46 | $0.00 |
| Maximum attendant care services | $611.46 | $611.46 | $0.00 |
| Eligible young person compensation | $184.90 | $184.90 | $0.00 |
| Remuneration loading | $198.04 | $198.04 | $0.00 |
| National Minimum Wage | $948.00 | $948.00 | $0.00 |
| Reimbursement limits | Lump sum | ||
| Financial advice compensation | $3,279.13 | $3,279.13 | $0.00 |
| Funeral compensation | $14,990.43 | $14,990.43 | $0.00 |
| Per kilometre | |||
| Travel - Specified rate per kilometre | $0.68 | $0.68 | $0.00 |
| MRCA supplement | Fortnightly | ||
| MRCA supplement (T) | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| MRCA supplement (P) | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| One-off lump sum payments | Lump sum | ||
| Additional lump sum Permanent Impairment payment for severe impairment | $111,173.19 | $111,173.19 | $0.00 |
| Additional compensation following death for dependent partner | $185,288.63 | $185,288.63 | $0.00 |
| Compensation following death for dependent eligible young persons | $111,173.19 | $111,173.19 | $0.00 |
| For other eligible dependents | $111,173.19 | $111,173.19 | $0.00 |
| Limit for other eligible dependents | $352,048.41 | $352,048.41 | $0.00 |
| Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Scheme (MRCAETS) | |||
| Primary students | Annual | ||
| Primary students | $338.80 | $345.90 | $7.10 |
| Secondary/Tertiary students at home | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 years or younger | $69.10 | $70.60 | $1.50 |
| Energy Supplement | $0.90 | $0.90 | $0.00 |
| Total | $70.00 | $71.50 | $1.50 |
| Child 16 or 17 years old | $410.30 | $418.90 | $8.60 |
| Energy Supplement | $3.90 | $3.90 | $0.00 |
| Total | $414.20 | $422.80 | $8.60 |
| Child 18 years or older | $472.50 | $482.40 | $9.90 |
| Energy Supplement | $4.60 | $4.60 | $0.00 |
| Total | $477.10 | $487.00 | $9.90 |
| Secondary/Tertiary students living away | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 years or younger | $573.60 | $585.60 | $12.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $5.90 | $5.90 | $0.00 |
| Total | $579.50 | $591.50 | $12.00 |
| Child 16 or 17 years old | $663.30 | $677.20 | $13.90 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $670.30 | $684.20 | $13.90 |
| Child 18 years or older | $663.30 | $677.20 | $13.90 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $670.30 | $684.20 | $13.90 |
| Secondary/Tertiary students homeless | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 years or younger | $663.30 | $677.20 | $13.90 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $670.30 | $684.20 | $13.90 |
| Child 16 or 17 years old | $663.30 | $677.20 | $13.90 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $670.30 | $684.20 | $13.90 |
| Child 18 years or older | $663.30 | $677.20 | $13.90 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $670.30 | $684.20 | $13.90 |
| Scholarships | Per semester | ||
| Student start-up scholarship | $1,321.00 | $1,349.00 | $28.00 |
| Annual | |||
| Relocation scholarship - Initial rate | $5,590.00 | $5,707.00 | $117.00 |
| Relocation scholarship - intermediate rate | $2,795.00 | $2,854.00 | $59.00 |
| Relocation scholarship - ongoing rate | $1,396.00 | $1,425.00 | $29.00 |
| Bonus payments | Biannual | ||
| Income Support Bonus | $146.00 | $146.00 | $0.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/86760
DRCA & Other Acts 1 January 2026
| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| DRCA & Other Acts | 20/09/2025 | 01/01/2026 | |
| DRCA lump sums | Lump Sums | ||
| Maximum death lump sum - 17(3) | $664,264.56 | $664,264.56 | $0.00 |
| Maximum death lump sum - 17(4) | $664,264.56 | $664,264.56 | $0.00 |
| Funeral expenses reimbursement limit - 18(2) | $14,990.43 | $14,990.43 | $0.00 |
| Maximum lump sum permanent impairment | $235,434.71 | $235,434.71 | $0.00 |
| Maximum lump sum impairment component - NEL A | $44,144.03 | $44,144.03 | $0.00 |
| Maximum lump sum non-economic loss component - NEL B | $44,144.03 | $44,144.03 | $0.00 |
| DRCA weekly payments | Weekly | ||
| Death - dependent child - 17(5) | $182.68 | $182.68 | $0.00 |
| Incapacity - minimum earnings - 19(7) | $594.46 | $594.46 | $0.00 |
| Incapacity - prescribed person - 19(8) | $147.20 | $147.20 | $0.00 |
| Incapacity - dependent child - 19(9) | $73.53 | $73.53 | $0.00 |
| Maximum household services | $588.55 | $588.55 | $0.00 |
| Maximum attendant care service | $588.55 | $588.55 | $0.00 |
| Redemption eligibility ceiling - 30(1) | $147.20 | $147.20 | $0.00 |
| Redemption eligibility ceiling - 137(1) | $147.20 | $147.20 | $0.00 |
| Travel for Treatment | Per kilometre | ||
| Specified rate per kilometre | $0.68 | $0.68 | $0.00 |
| Incapacity payment limit | Weekly | ||
| 150% AWOTEFA | $3,015.00 | $3,015.00 | $0.00 |
| Effective date | N/A | 14/08/2025 | N/A |
| Superannuation | |||
| Superannuation amount - CPI only | 1.20% | 2.10% | N/A |
| Superannuation amount - CPI PBLCI MTAWE | 1.60% | 2.30% | N/A |
| Weekly interest on lump sums | Interest | ||
| Specified weekly interest on lump sums | 4.29% | 4.29% | N/A |
| Incapacity payment indexation of normal weekly earnings | |||
| Indexation of normal weekly earnings (wage price index) | 3.30% | 3.30% | N/A |
| DRCA Supplement | Per fortnight | ||
| DRCA supplement | $ 7.00 | $ 7.00 | $ - |
| Defence Act payments | Lump Sums | ||
| Additional death benefit lump sum - spouse | $73,335.73 | $73,335.73 | $0.00 |
| Addition to maximum SRCA permanent impairment payment used to calculate severe injury adjustment | $100,633.53 | $100,633.53 | $0.00 |
| Dependent child benefit lump sum limit | $107,791.81 | $107,791.81 | $0.00 |
| Financial advice lump sum limit | $2,121.86 | $2,121.86 | $0.00 |
| BNT/BCOF Act | Per fortnight | ||
| Pharmaceutical supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/86761