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7.4.1 Clean Energy Advance
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Last amended: 16 July 2012
This section provides information on eligibility for and the amount of the clean energy advance (CEA).
What is the Clean Energy Advance?
The CEA is an upfront lump sum payment, paid in respect of a clean energy advance period. It is designed to help recipients meet the cost of living impact of the carbon price.
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The clean energy advance is an upfront lump sum payment, paid in respect of a clean energy advance period. It is designed to help recipients meet the cost of living impact of the carbon price. Clean energy advance payments are excluded income for income support purposes.
The following table outlines the clean energy advance period for each clean energy underlying payment:
|
Clean energy underlying payment |
Clean Energy Advance Period |
|
Service pension Age pension War widows/widower's pension Disability pension Seniors supplement MRCA wholly dependant partner payment MRCA special rate disability pension |
1 July 2012 to 19 March 2013 |
|
MRCA permanent impairment payment |
1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013 |
|
VCES fortnightly education allowance MRCAETS fortnightly education allowance |
First advance - 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013 Second advance - 1 July 2013 to 31 December 2013 |