Dependants (other than the partner/child, for whom whole dependency has automatically been established) living with the employee at the date of death and contributing to household expenditure.
Information required:
ATotal weekly household expenditure
BAfter tax weekly income
CPeriod in weeks over which economic support could have been expected to be provided (that is, the dependant's life expectancy)
Calculation:
(67%* x A - B) x C
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Example |
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The dependant is the deceased employee's mother-in-law. She is considered to be part dependent as she earns $150 per week (after tax) and contributes to common household expenses. In this case: |
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A Weekly household expenditure = $245.00 |
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B Dependant's after tax weekly income = $150.00 |
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C Dependant's life expectancy = 15 years |
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Life expectancy calculation 15 years x 52 weeks = 780 weeks |
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(67% x A - B) x C |
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(67% x $245 - $150) x 780 |
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($164.15 - $150) x 780 |
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$14.15 x 780 = $11,037 |
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The lump sum amount payable to this partial dependant under section 17 (4) is $11,037 |