5.9 Defence Force Income Support Allowance (DFISA)(ceased 2022)

This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the [glossary:Defence Force Income Support Allowance:674] which commenced on 20 September 2004 and ceased on 1 January 2022.  From 1 January 2022, adjusted disability income became exempt under the Social Security Act 1991 income test and thus DFISA became redundant.  DFISA was removed from the VEA under the Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Exempting Disability Payments from Income Testing and Other Measures) Act 1991.

Rent Verification

Last amended: 11 January 2012

When is rent verified?

A person's rent must be verified when an application for [glossary:rent assistance:367] is received or at any time during the year when notification is received from the pensioner of a change in rental payment. This includes any change of address notification.

Purpose of rent verification

A person's entitlement to payment of rent assistance can be affected by any of the following changes: