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Clean energy underlying payment
A clean energy underlying payment means any pension, payment, supplement or allowance under the VEA or MRCA that attracts a clean energy advance and energy supplement .
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 energy supplement is a fortnightly or quarterly payment designed to help recipients meet the cost of electricity and gas bills.
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