5.6.10 Death of a Member of the Scheme
Last amended: 22 April 2014
This section outlines the affecting calculation of a bonus.
5.2 Remote Area Allowance (RAA)
This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and payment arrangements for Remote Area Allowance ([glossary:RAA:680][glossary:):].
This chapter contains the following sections:
See Also
Remote Area Allowance
ABSTUDY and DAFF Income Support Payments Reduced to Nil Rate (DFISA ceased 2022)
DFISA was removed 1 January 2022. This is for historical reference only.
DFISA-like payment regulations
The Veterans' Entitlements (DFISA-like Payment) Regulations 2005 provided that if a person's rate of [glossary:ABSTUDY:172] living allowance or [glossary:DAFF:130] income support payment was nil but they received [glossary:DFISA-like:56] in respect of that payment:
DVA and Centrelink Arrangements (DFISA ceased 2022)
DFISA was removed 1 January 2022. This is for historical reference only.
Who paid DFISA?
[glossary:DVA:306] paid [glossary:DFISA:674] in all circumstances, irrespective of whether [glossary:Centrelink:441] or DVA assessed the primary payment and calculated the rate of DFISA.
Who calculated DFISA?
A person's rate of DFISA was calculated by the agency that assessed their income support payment.
| Centrelink's role |
5.9.5 Bereavement Payments and DFISA (ceased 2022)
DFISA was removed 1 January 2022. This is for historical reference only.
Requirements Applicable to Widow/Widower or Former Partner
Basis of eligibility for Widow/Widower or Former Partner
The widow/widower or former partner of an eligible farmer may have been eligible to participate in RAFS on the basis of his or her former relationship with the farmer. In the case of a separated partner this was despite the ending of the relationship.