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FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 1999 | ||
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(Date of Effect 20/9/99) |
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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 |
$361.40 |
$366.50 |
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Partnered - Each |
$301.60 |
$305.90 |
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Ceiling rates |
OLD RATE |
NEW RATE |
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Income Support Supplement – ISS |
$120.10 |
$120.10 |
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Veteran SP War Widow/Widower |
$120.10 |
$120.10 |
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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 |
$75.30 |
$75.30 |
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Each child 13 to 15 yrs |
$105.10 |
$105.10 |
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Guardian Allowance |
$37.00 |
$37.00 |
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Additional free area for children |
$24.00 |
$24.00 |
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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 |
$75.80 |
$76.00 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$71.40 |
$71.60 |
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Shared Renter – Social Security Age Pension |
$50.60 |
$50.70 |
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**1 - 2 CHILDREN |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$88.60 |
$88.80 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$88.60 |
$88.80 |
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**3 OR MORE CHILDREN |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$100.00 |
$100.40 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$100.00 |
$100.40 |
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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 |
$72.60 |
$72.80 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$118.00 |
$118.40 |
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**WITH CHILDREN |
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Not a Member of a Couple |
$95.40 |
$95.60 |
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Partnered - Combined |
$141.00 |
$141.40 |
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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. | ||
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