Policy

Last amended: 22 April 2014

This section outlines the factors affecting calculation of a bonus.

This section covers the requirement for an [glossary:eligible descendant:202] to be [glossary:actively involved with a sugarcane farm:701] when that [glossary:sugarcane farm:618] is transferred to that eligible descendant under RASF.

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.

Last amended: 22 April 2014

Bonus periods applicable to war widow/widower who has deferred age pension

Definition of a qualifying sugarcane farmer

DFISA was removed 1 January 2022.  This is for historical reference only.    

Last amended: 1 July 2010

No need to apply

A pensioner does not need to apply for pension supplement (PSup). If they are eligible, the allowance will be paid automatically to the same payment destination as their income support pension.

Rates

Last amended: 12 August 2014

Closure of registrations

Applications for registration as a member of the [glossary:pension bonus scheme:673] (PBS) cannot be accepted unless lodged before 1 July 2014.