20 March 2015
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Income support payment rates 20 March 2015
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| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| 01/01/2015 | 20/03/2015 | ||
| Income support payment rates | |||
| Service pension, non-transitional | |||
| Single | Fortnightly | ||
| Maximum basic rate | $776.70 | $782.20 | $5.50 |
| Total pension supplement | $63.50 | $63.90 | $0.40 |
| Basic pension supplement | $22.10 | $22.30 | $0.20 |
| Minimum pension supplement | $34.10 | $34.40 | $0.30 |
| Remaining pension supplement | $7.30 | $7.20 | -$0.10 |
| Energy supplement | $14.10 | $14.10 | $0.00 |
| Total service pension | $854.30 | $860.20 | $5.90 |
| Fortnightly | |||
| Tax exempt pension supplement | $41.40 | $41.60 | $0.20 |
| Pension supplement component for pension bonus | $22.10 | $22.30 | $0.20 |
| Partnered (each) | Fortnightly | ||
| Maximum basic rate | $585.50 | $589.60 | $4.10 |
| Total pension supplement | $47.90 | $48.20 | $0.30 |
| Basic pension supplement | $18.40 | $18.50 | $0.10 |
| Minimum pension supplement | $25.70 | $25.90 | $0.20 |
| Remaining pension supplement | $3.80 | $3.80 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $10.60 | $10.60 | $0.00 |
| Total service pension | $644.00 | $648.40 | $4.40 |
| Fortnightly | |||
| Tax exempt pension supplement | $29.50 | $29.70 | $0.20 |
| Pension supplement component for pension bonus | $18.40 | $18.50 | $0.10 |
| Service pension, transitional | |||
| Single | Fortnightly | ||
| Basic pension supplement | $648.30 | $652.80 | $4.50 |
| Minimum pension supplement | $34.10 | $34.40 | $0.30 |
| Remaining pension supplement | $24.40 | $24.50 | $0.10 |
| Energy supplement | $14.10 | $14.10 | $0.00 |
| Total service pension | $720.90 | $725.80 | $4.90 |
| Fortnightly | |||
| Tax exempt pension supplement | $58.50 | $58.90 | $0.40 |
| Pension supplement component for pension bonus | $22.10 | $22.30 | $0.20 |
| Partnered (each) | Fortnightly | ||
| Basic pension supplement | $541.70 | $545.50 | $3.80 |
| Minimum pension supplement | $25.70 | $25.90 | $0.20 |
| Remaining pension supplement | $3.40 | $3.40 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement | $10.60 | $10.60 | $0.00 |
| Total service pension | $581.40 | $585.40 | $4.00 |
| Fortnightly | |||
| Tax exempt pension supplement | $29.10 | $29.30 | $0.20 |
| Pension supplement component for pension bonus | $18.40 | $18.50 | $0.10 |
| Income support supplement | Fortnightly | ||
| Ceiling rate | $256.00 | $257.80 | $1.80 |
| Minimum payment amount (single) | $34.10 | $34.40 | $0.30 |
| Minimum payment amount (partnered) | $25.70 | $25.90 | $0.20 |
| Tax exempt amount (single) | $34.10 | $34.40 | $0.30 |
| Tax exempt amount (partnered) | $25.70 | $25.90 | $0.20 |
| Rent assistance | |||
| No children | Fortnightly | ||
| Single rate, including illness separated and respite care | $127.60 | $128.40 | $0.80 |
| Partnered (combined) | $120.00 | $120.80 | $0.80 |
| SSA Age Pensioner, shared accommodation | $85.07 | $85.60 | $0.53 |
| Rent assistance threshold | |||
| No children | Fortnightly | ||
| Single rate, including illness separated and respite care | $113.20 | $114.00 | $0.80 |
| Partnered (combined) | $184.20 | $185.40 | $1.20 |
| Remote area allowance | Fortnightly | ||
| Single rate, including illness separated, respite care, and partnered where the partner does not receive RAA | $18.20 | $18.20 | $0.00 |
| Partnered (combined) (both receiving RAA) | $15.60 | $15.60 | $0.00 |
| Child | $7.30 | $7.30 | $0.00 |
| Maximum pension bonus | |||
| Single | Lump sum | ||
| 1 bonus period | $1,952.30 | $1,966.20 | $13.90 |
| 2 bonus periods | $7,809.10 | $7,864.80 | $55.70 |
| 3 bonus periods | $17,570.40 | $17,695.80 | $125.40 |
| 4 bonus periods | $31,236.30 | $31,459.20 | $222.90 |
| 5 bonus periods | $48,806.70 | $49,155.00 | $348.30 |
| Partnered | Lump sum | ||
| 1 bonus period | $1,475.90 | $1,486.20 | $10.30 |
| 2 bonus periods | $5,903.70 | $5,944.80 | $41.10 |
| 3 bonus periods | $13,283.40 | $13,375.80 | $92.40 |
| 4 bonus periods | $23,614.90 | $23,779.10 | $164.20 |
| 5 bonus periods | $36,898.30 | $37,154.90 | $256.60 |
| Advance payments | |||
| Lump sum | Lump sum | ||
| Minimum advance, single | $403.05 | $405.85 | $2.80 |
| Maximum advance, single | $1,209.15 | $1,217.55 | $8.40 |
| Minimum advance, partnered (each) | $303.85 | $305.95 | $2.10 |
| Maximum advance, partnered (each) | $911.55 | $917.85 | $6.30 |
| Repayments | Fortnightly | ||
| Minimum repayment single | $31.00 | $31.22 | $0.22 |
| Maximum repayment single | $93.01 | $93.66 | $0.65 |
| Minimum repayment partnered (each) | $23.37 | $23.53 | $0.16 |
| Maximum repayment partnered (each) | $70.12 | $70.60 | $0.48 |
| Seniors supplement | Annual | ||
| Single | |||
| Seniors supplement | $886.60 | $894.40 | $7.80 |
| Energy supplement | $366.60 | $366.60 | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,253.20 | $1,261.00 | $7.80 |
| Partnered | |||
| Seniors supplement | $668.20 | $673.40 | $5.20 |
| Energy supplement | $275.60 | $275.60 | $0.00 |
| Total | $943.80 | $949.00 | $5.20 |
| Quarterly | |||
| Quarter ending | 19-Mar-15 | 19-Jun-15 | |
| Payday | 2-Apr-15 | 25-Jun-15 | |
| Single | |||
| Seniors supplement | $219.21 | $226.06 | $6.85 |
| Energy supplement | $90.64 | $92.66 | $2.02 |
| Total | $309.86 | $318.72 | $8.86 |
| Partnered | |||
| Seniors supplement | $165.21 | $170.20 | $4.99 |
| Energy supplement | $68.14 | $69.66 | $1.52 |
| Total | $233.36 | $239.86 | $6.50 |
| Education Entry Payment | Lump sum | ||
| Education Entry Payment | $208.00 | $208.00 | $0.00 |
| Crisis payment | Per Event | ||
| Single rate, including illness separated and respite care | $427.15 | $430.10 | $2.95 |
| Partnered (each) | $322.00 | $324.20 | $2.20 |
| Dependent child add-on | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 12 or younger | $120.12 | $120.12 | $0.00 |
| Child 13 - 15 years old | $173.32 | $173.32 | $0.00 |
| Guardian allowance | Fortnightly | ||
| Guardian allowance | $58.80 | $58.80 | $0.00 |
Income support income limits 20 March 2015
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| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Income support income limits | 01/01/2015 | 20/03/2015 | |
| Income free area | Fortnightly | ||
| Single | $160.00 | $160.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered (combined), including illness separated and respite care | $284.00 | $284.00 | $0.00 |
| Additional amount for dependent children (transitional only) | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| Income Limit at which SP/AP ceases (non-transitional) | |||
| SP with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,868.60 | $1,880.40 | $11.80 |
| Partnered - combined | $2,860.00 | $2,877.60 | $17.60 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $3,701.20 | $3,724.80 | $23.60 |
| SP with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $2,123.80 | $2,137.20 | $13.40 |
| Partnered - combined | $3,100.00 | $3,119.20 | $19.20 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $4,211.60 | $4,238.40 | $26.80 |
| Income Limit at which ISS ceases (non-transitional) | |||
| ISS with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,840.40 | $1,852.20 | $11.80 |
| Partnered - combined | $2,817.60 | $2,835.20 | $17.60 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $3,644.80 | $3,668.40 | $23.60 |
| ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $2,095.60 | $2,109.00 | $13.40 |
| Partnered - combined | $3,057.60 | $3,076.80 | $19.20 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $4,155.20 | $4,182.00 | $26.80 |
| Income Limit at which SP/AP ceases (transitional) | |||
| SP with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,962.25 | $1,974.50 | $12.25 |
| Partnered - combined | $3,191.00 | $3,211.00 | $20.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $3,888.50 | $3,913.00 | $24.50 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| SP with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $2,281.25 | $2,295.50 | $14.25 |
| Partnered - combined | $3,491.00 | $3,513.00 | $22.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $4,526.50 | $4,555.00 | $28.50 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| Income Limit at which ISS ceases (transitional) | |||
| ISS with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,927.00 | $1,939.25 | $12.25 |
| Partnered - combined | $3,138.00 | $3,158.00 | $20.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $3,818.00 | $3,842.50 | $24.50 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $2,246.00 | $2,260.25 | $14.25 |
| Partnered - combined | $3,438.00 | $3,460.00 | $22.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $4,456.00 | $4,484.50 | $28.50 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| Income at which minimum payment paid (non-transitional) | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,772.20 | $1,783.40 | $11.20 |
| Partnered - combined | $2,714.80 | $2,731.60 | $16.80 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $3,508.40 | $3,530.80 | $22.40 |
| Income at which minimum payment paid (transitional) | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,841.75 | $1,853.25 | $11.50 |
| Partnered - combined | $3,009.50 | $3,028.50 | $19.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $3,647.50 | $3,670.50 | $23.00 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| Adjusted Income at which ISS reduces (non-transitional) | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,328.40 | $1,336.60 | $8.20 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,793.60 | $1,804.00 | $10.40 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $2,620.80 | $2,637.20 | $16.40 |
| Adjusted Income at which ISS reduces (transitional) | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,287.00 | $1,294.75 | $7.75 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,858.00 | $1,869.00 | $11.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $2,538.00 | $2,553.50 | $15.50 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| Adjusted income (excl WWP) at which ISS ceases (non-transitional) | |||
| ISS with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $986.60 | $992.30 | $5.70 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,963.80 | $1,975.30 | $11.50 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $2,791.00 | $2,808.50 | $17.50 |
| ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,241.80 | $1,249.10 | $7.30 |
| Partnered - combined | $2,203.80 | $2,216.90 | $13.10 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $3,301.40 | $3,322.10 | $20.70 |
| Adjusted income (excl WWP) at which ISS ceases (transitional) | |||
| ISS with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,073.20 | $1,079.35 | $6.15 |
| Partnered - combined | $2,284.20 | $2,298.10 | $13.90 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $2,964.20 | $2,982.60 | $18.40 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,392.20 | $1,400.35 | $8.15 |
| Partnered - combined | $2,584.20 | $2,600.10 | $15.90 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $3,602.20 | $3,624.60 | $22.40 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
Income support asset limits 20 March 2015
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| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Income support asset limits | 01/01/2015 | 20/03/2015 | |
| Assets value limit | |||
| Homeowner | Limit | ||
| Single | $202,000.00 | $202,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered (each) including illness separated and respite care | $143,250.00 | $143,250.00 | $0.00 |
| Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
| Single | $348,500.00 | $348,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered (each) including illness separated and respite care | $216,500.00 | $216,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Extra allowable amount | Limit | ||
| Extra allowable amount | $146,500.00 | $146,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Asset Levels at which SP/AP ceases (non-transitional) | |||
| Low Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $771,750.00 | $775,500.00 | $3,750.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,145,500.00 | $1,151,500.00 | $6,000.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,426,000.00 | $1,433,500.00 | $7,500.00 |
| High Limit (without RA) | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $918,250.00 | $922,000.00 | $3,750.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,292,000.00 | $1,298,000.00 | $6,000.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,572,500.00 | $1,580,000.00 | $7,500.00 |
| Asset Levels at which ISS ceases (non-transitional) | |||
| Low Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $762,250.00 | $766,250.00 | $4,000.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,131,500.00 | $1,137,000.00 | $5,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,407,000.00 | $1,415,000.00 | $8,000.00 |
| High Limit (without RA) | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $908,750.00 | $912,750.00 | $4,000.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,278,000.00 | $1,283,500.00 | $5,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,553,500.00 | $1,561,500.00 | $8,000.00 |
| Asset Levels at which SP/AP ceases (transitional) | |||
| Low Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $682,750.00 | $686,000.00 | $3,250.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,062,000.00 | $1,067,500.00 | $5,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,248,000.00 | $1,254,500.00 | $6,500.00 |
| High Limit (without RA) | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $829,250.00 | $832,500.00 | $3,250.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,208,500.00 | $1,214,000.00 | $5,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,394,500.00 | $1,401,000.00 | $6,500.00 |
| Asset Levels at which ISS ceases (transitional) | |||
| Low Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $673,250.00 | $676,500.00 | $3,250.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,048,000.00 | $1,053,000.00 | $5,000.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,229,000.00 | $1,235,500.00 | $6,500.00 |
| High Limit (without RA) | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $819,750.00 | $823,000.00 | $3,250.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,194,500.00 | $1,199,500.00 | $5,000.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,375,500.00 | $1,382,000.00 | $6,500.00 |
| Assets at which minimum payment paid (non-transitional) | |||
| Homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $739,500.00 | $743,250.00 | $3,750.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,097,000.00 | $1,102,500.00 | $5,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,361,500.00 | $1,369,000.00 | $7,500.00 |
| Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $886,000.00 | $889,750.00 | $3,750.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,243,500.00 | $1,249,000.00 | $5,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,508,000.00 | $1,515,500.00 | $7,500.00 |
| Assets at which minimum payment paid (transitional) | |||
| Homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $650,500.00 | $653,750.00 | $3,250.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,013,500.00 | $1,018,500.00 | $5,000.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,183,500.00 | $1,190,000.00 | $6,500.00 |
| Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $797,000.00 | $800,250.00 | $3,250.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $1,160,000.00 | $1,165,000.00 | $5,000.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,330,000.00 | $1,336,500.00 | $6,500.00 |
| Assets at which ISS reduces (non-transitional) | |||
| Homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $591,500.00 | $594,250.00 | $2,750.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $790,000.00 | $793,500.00 | $3,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,065,500.00 | $1,071,000.00 | $5,500.00 |
| Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $738,000.00 | $740,750.00 | $2,750.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $936,500.00 | $940,000.00 | $3,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,212,000.00 | $1,217,500.00 | $5,500.00 |
| Assets at which ISS reduces (transitional) | |||
| Homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $502,750.00 | $504,750.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $706,500.00 | $709,500.00 | $3,000.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $888,000.00 | $892,000.00 | $4,000.00 |
| Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $649,250.00 | $651,250.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $853,000.00 | $856,000.00 | $3,000.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $1,034,500.00 | $1,038,500.00 | $4,000.00 |
Financial assets and deeming 20 March 2015
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| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Financial assets and deeming | 01/01/2015 | 20/03/2015 | |
| Deeming thresholds | Limit | ||
| Single | $48,000.00 | $48,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered (combined), including illness separated and respite care | $79,600.00 | $79,600.00 | $0.00 |
| Financial asset notification limits (non-transitional) | |||
| Single | Limit | ||
| Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner) | $140,914.29 | $151,753.85 | $10,839.56 |
| Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $140,914.29 | $151,753.85 | $10,839.56 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner) | $374,617.14 | $405,113.85 | $30,496.70 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $374,617.14 | $405,113.85 | $30,496.70 |
| Age pension max rate (homeowner) | $139,428.57 | $150,153.85 | $10,725.27 |
| Age pension max rate (non-homeowner) | $139,428.57 | $150,153.85 | $10,725.27 |
| Part rate $ variation (income) | $1,485.71 | $1,600.00 | $114.29 |
| Part rate $ variation (assets) | $750.00 | $750.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | Limit | ||
| Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner) | $248,057.14 | $267,138.46 | $19,081.32 |
| Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $248,057.14 | $267,138.46 | $19,081.32 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner) | $735,222.86 | $794,500.00 | $59,277.14 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $735,222.86 | $795,218.46 | $59,995.60 |
| Age pension max rate (homeowner) | $245,085.71 | $263,938.46 | $18,852.75 |
| Age pension max rate (non-homeowner) | $245,085.71 | $263,938.46 | $18,852.75 |
| Part rate $ variation (income) | $2,971.43 | $3,200.00 | $228.57 |
| Part rate $ variation (assets) | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Financial asset notification limits (transitional) | |||
| Single | Limit | ||
| Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner) | $141,285.71 | $152,153.85 | $10,868.13 |
| Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $141,285.71 | $152,153.85 | $10,868.13 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner) | $370,420.00 | $400,233.85 | $29,813.85 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $370,420.00 | $400,233.85 | $29,813.85 |
| Age pension max rate (homeowner) | $139,428.57 | $150,153.85 | $10,725.27 |
| Age pension max rate (non-homeowner) | $139,428.57 | $150,153.85 | $10,725.27 |
| Part rate $ variation (income) | $1,857.14 | $2,000.00 | $142.86 |
| Part rate $ variation (assets) | $750.00 | $750.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | Limit | ||
| Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner) | $248,800.00 | $267,938.46 | $19,138.46 |
| Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $248,800.00 | $267,938.46 | $19,138.46 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner) | $722,000.00 | $725,000.00 | $3,000.00 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $823,177.14 | $871,500.00 | $48,322.86 |
| Age pension max rate (homeowner) | $245,085.71 | $263,938.46 | $18,852.75 |
| Age pension max rate (non-homeowner) | $245,085.71 | $263,938.46 | $18,852.75 |
| Part rate $ variation (income) | $3,714.29 | $4,000.00 | $285.71 |
| Part rate $ variation (assets) | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | $0.00 |
Gold card income & asset limits 20 March 2015
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| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Gold card income & asset limits | 01/01/2015 | 20/03/2015 | |
| Income and assets reduction limit | Fortnightly | ||
| Single | $119.60 | $120.40 | $0.80 |
| Partnered (each), including illness separated and respite care | $103.00 | $103.70 | $0.70 |
| Income limit for Gold Card with SP (non-transitional) | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $399.20 | $400.80 | $1.60 |
| Partnered - each | $348.00 | $349.40 | $1.40 |
| Partnered - combined | $696.00 | $698.80 | $2.80 |
| Income limit for Gold Card with SP (transitional) | |||
| Not a Member of a Couple | Fortnightly | ||
| No Children | $459.00 | $461.00 | $2.00 |
| Additional per child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| Partnered - combined | Fortnightly | ||
| No Children | $799.00 | $802.50 | $3.50 |
| Additional per child | $24.60 | $24.60 | $0.00 |
| Asset limit for Gold Card with SP | |||
| Low Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $281,750.00 | $282,500.00 | $750.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $424,000.00 | $425,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| High Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $428,250.00 | $429,000.00 | $750.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $570,500.00 | $571,500.00 | $1,000.00 |
Other income support thresholds and limits 20 March 2015
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| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Other income support thresholds and limits | 01/01/2015 | 20/03/2015 | |
| Seniors Health Card Income Limit | Annual | ||
| Single rate, including illness separated and respite care | $51,500.00 | $51,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Partnered (each) | $41,200.00 | $41,200.00 | $0.00 |
| Minimum rent for maximum Rent Assistance (RA) | |||
| Single, no children | $283.33 | $285.20 | $1.87 |
| Partnered, no children | $344.20 | $346.47 | $2.27 |
| Primary production attribution threshold | Limit | ||
| Primary production attribution threshold (assets) | $1,139,500.00 | $1,139,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Primary production attribution threshold (annual income) | $50,151.00 | $50,151.00 | $0.00 |
| Exempt funeral investment threshold | Limit | ||
| Exempt funeral investment threshold | $12,000.00 | $12,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Special disability trust asset limit | Limit | ||
| Asset value limit | $626,000.00 | $626,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Discretationary spending limit | $11,000.00 | $11,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Child income limits | Limit | ||
| Child 15 or younger (per week) | $200.25 | $200.25 | $0.00 |
| Child 16 or older (per annum) | $10,975.65 | $10,975.65 | $0.00 |
| Maintenance income free area | Annual | ||
| Amount per person (1 child) | $1,522.05 | $1,522.05 | $0.00 |
| Amount per additional child | $507.35 | $507.35 | $0.00 |
| Aged care | |||
| For residents entering care before 1 July 2014 | Fortnightly | ||
| Minimum permissable asset value | $45,500.00 | $46,000.00 | $500.00 |
| Partially supported resident | $117,384.80 | $118,363.20 | $978.40 |
| Concessional resident | $45,500.00 | $46,000.00 | $500.00 |
| Assisted resident | $73,000.00 | $73,500.00 | $500.00 |
| Standard resident contribution-Threshold amount | $7,139.60 | $7,189.00 | $49.40 |
| For residents entering care on or after 1 July 2014 | Annual | ||
| Minimum Accommodation Payment Asset Value | $45,500.00 | $46,000.00 | $500.00 |
| Maximum Accommodation Payment Asset Value | $155,823.20 | $157,051.20 | $1,228.00 |
Disability Pension Rates & Supplements 20 March 2015
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| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Disability Pension Rates & Supplements | 01/01/2015 | 20/03/2015 | |
| Disability pension | Fortnightly | ||
| Special rate | $1,289.80 | $1,299.00 | $9.20 |
| Energy supplement | $21.50 | $21.50 | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,311.30 | $1,320.50 | $9.20 |
| Intermediate rate | $875.60 | $881.90 | $6.30 |
| Energy supplement | $14.50 | $14.50 | $0.00 |
| Total | $890.10 | $896.40 | $6.30 |
| EDA | $712.40 | $717.50 | $5.10 |
| Energy supplement | $11.80 | $11.80 | $0.00 |
| Total | $724.20 | $729.30 | $5.10 |
| General rate 100% | $458.40 | $461.70 | $3.30 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $466.10 | $469.40 | $3.30 |
| General rate 95% | $435.48 | $438.62 | $3.14 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $443.18 | $446.32 | $3.14 |
| General rate 90% | $412.56 | $415.53 | $2.97 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $420.26 | $423.23 | $2.97 |
| General rate 85% | $389.64 | $392.45 | $2.81 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $397.34 | $400.15 | $2.81 |
| General rate 80% | $366.72 | $369.36 | $2.64 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $374.42 | $377.06 | $2.64 |
| General rate 75% | $343.80 | $346.28 | $2.48 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $351.50 | $353.98 | $2.48 |
| General rate 70% | $320.88 | $323.19 | $2.31 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $328.58 | $330.89 | $2.31 |
| General rate 65% | $297.96 | $300.11 | $2.15 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $305.66 | $307.81 | $2.15 |
| General rate 60% | $275.04 | $277.02 | $1.98 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $282.74 | $284.72 | $1.98 |
| General rate 55% | $252.12 | $253.94 | $1.82 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $259.82 | $261.64 | $1.82 |
| General rate 50% | $229.20 | $230.85 | $1.65 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $236.90 | $238.55 | $1.65 |
| General rate 45% | $206.28 | $207.77 | $1.49 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $213.98 | $215.47 | $1.49 |
| General rate 40% | $183.36 | $184.68 | $1.32 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $191.06 | $192.38 | $1.32 |
| General rate 35% | $160.44 | $161.60 | $1.16 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $168.14 | $169.30 | $1.16 |
| General rate 30% | $137.52 | $138.51 | $0.99 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $145.22 | $146.21 | $0.99 |
| General rate 25% | $114.60 | $115.43 | $0.83 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $122.30 | $123.13 | $0.83 |
| General rate 20% | $91.68 | $92.34 | $0.66 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $99.38 | $100.04 | $0.66 |
| General rate 15% | $68.76 | $69.26 | $0.50 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $76.46 | $76.96 | $0.50 |
| General rate 10% | $45.84 | $46.17 | $0.33 |
| Energy supplement | $7.70 | $7.70 | $0.00 |
| Total | $53.54 | $53.87 | $0.33 |
| War/Defence Widow(er) Pension | Fortnightly | ||
| Extra amount | $48.00 | $48.40 | $0.40 |
| Indexed amount | $776.70 | $782.20 | $5.50 |
| GST Supplement | $29.10 | $29.30 | $0.20 |
| Total excl ES | $853.80 | $859.90 | $6.10 |
| Energy supplement | $14.20 | $14.20 | $0.00 |
| Total | $868.00 | $874.10 | $6.10 |
| Orphan pension | Fortnightly | ||
| Single | $97.70 | $97.70 | $0.00 |
| Double | $195.30 | $195.30 | $0.00 |
| Specific disability amounts | Fortnightly | ||
| Items 1-6 | $638.80 | $643.30 | $4.50 |
| Item 7 | $213.30 | $213.30 | $0.00 |
| Item 8 | $144.00 | $144.00 | $0.00 |
| Item 9 | $123.40 | $123.40 | $0.00 |
| Item 10 | $123.40 | $123.40 | $0.00 |
| Item 11 | $61.80 | $61.80 | $0.00 |
| Item 12 | $32.10 | $32.10 | $0.00 |
| Item 13 | $61.80 | $61.80 | $0.00 |
| Item 14 | $32.10 | $32.10 | $0.00 |
| Item 15 | $47.80 | $47.80 | $0.00 |
| Advance payments | |||
| Lump sum | Lump sum | ||
| Minimum advance, single | $403.05 | $405.85 | $2.80 |
| Maximum advance, single | $1,209.15 | $1,217.55 | $8.40 |
| Minimum advance, partnered (each) | $303.85 | $305.95 | $2.10 |
| Maximum advance, partnered (each) | $911.55 | $917.85 | $6.30 |
| Repayments | Fortnightly | ||
| Minimum repayment single | $31.00 | $31.22 | $0.22 |
| Maximum repayment single | $93.01 | $93.66 | $0.65 |
| Minimum repayment partnered (each) | $23.37 | $23.53 | $0.16 |
| Maximum repayment partnered (each) | $70.12 | $70.60 | $0.48 |
Disability Pension Allowances 20 March 2015
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| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Disability Pension Allowances | 01/01/2015 | 20/03/2015 | |
| Veterans supplement | Fortnightly | ||
| Veterans supplement (P) | $6.20 | $6.20 | $0.00 |
| Veterans supplement (T) | $6.20 | $6.20 | $0.00 |
| Clothing allowance | Fortnightly | ||
| Low rate | $6.20 | $6.20 | $0.00 |
| Mid rate | $9.10 | $9.10 | $0.00 |
| High rate | $13.40 | $13.40 | $0.00 |
| Double rate | $19.60 | $19.60 | $0.00 |
| Attendant allowance | Fortnightly | ||
| Low rate | $159.70 | $159.70 | $0.00 |
| High rate | $319.80 | $319.80 | $0.00 |
| Recreation transport allowance | Fortnightly | ||
| Low rate | $42.60 | $42.60 | $0.00 |
| High rate | $85.40 | $85.40 | $0.00 |
| AMS allowances | Fortnightly | ||
| Standard rate | $840.20 | $846.10 | $5.90 |
| Married rate | $633.40 | $637.80 | $4.40 |
| Fortnightly | |||
| Prisoner of War Recognition Supplement | $533.60 | $533.60 | $0.00 |
| Decoration allowance | $2.10 | $2.10 | $0.00 |
| Vehicle allowance | $85.40 | $85.40 | $0.00 |
| Lump sum | |||
| Funeral benefit | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Annual | |||
| VC allowance | $4,256.00 | $4,256.00 | $0.00 |
| Per vehicle | |||
| ATO Car Limit for GST exemption and Motorcylce Benefit | $57,466.00 | $57,466.00 | $0.00 |
| Indexation factor | |||
| Part IV indexation factor | 1.010 | 1.007 | N/A |
| Veterans' Children Education Scheme (VCES) | |||
| Primary students | Annual | ||
| Primary students | $258.80 | $258.80 | $0.00 |
| Secondary/Tertiary students at home | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 years or younger | $52.80 | $52.80 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $0.90 | $0.90 | $0.00 |
| Total | $53.70 | $53.70 | $0.00 |
| Child 16 or 17 years old | $233.60 | $233.60 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $3.90 | $3.90 | $0.00 |
| Total | $237.50 | $237.50 | $0.00 |
| Child 18 years or older | $281.00 | $281.00 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $4.60 | $4.60 | $0.00 |
| Total | $285.60 | $285.60 | $0.00 |
| Secondary/Tertiary students living away | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 years or younger | $358.30 | $358.30 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $5.90 | $5.90 | $0.00 |
| Total | $364.20 | $364.20 | $0.00 |
| Child 16 or 17 years old | $426.80 | $426.80 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $433.80 | $433.80 | $0.00 |
| Child 18 years or older | $426.80 | $426.80 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $433.80 | $433.80 | $0.00 |
| Secondary/Tertiary students homeless | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 years or younger | $426.80 | $426.80 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $433.80 | $433.80 | $0.00 |
| Child 16 or 17 years old | $426.80 | $426.80 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $433.80 | $433.80 | $0.00 |
| Child 18 years or older | $426.80 | $426.80 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $433.80 | $433.80 | $0.00 |
| Double orphan | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 or younger | $237.30 | $237.30 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $3.90 | $3.90 | $0.00 |
| Total | $241.20 | $241.20 | $0.00 |
| Child 16 to 20 years old | $426.80 | $426.80 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $433.80 | $433.80 | $0.00 |
| Child 21 or older | $518.50 | $518.50 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $8.60 | $8.60 | $0.00 |
| Total | $527.10 | $527.10 | $0.00 |
| Scholarships (Lump sum) | Per semester | ||
| Student start-up scholarship | $1,025.00 | $1,025.00 | $0.00 |
| Annual | |||
| Relocation scholarship - Initial rate | $4,269.00 | $4,269.00 | $0.00 |
| Relocation scholarship - intermediate rate | $2,135.00 | $2,135.00 | $0.00 |
| Relocation scholarship - ongoing rate | $1,067.00 | $1,067.00 | $0.00 |
| Bonus payments | Per semester | ||
| Schoolkids bonus - current calendar year payment rate | |||
| Primary rate | $211.00 | $211.00 | $0.00 |
| Secondary rate | $421.00 | $421.00 | $0.00 |
| Biannual | |||
| Income Support Bonus | $108.90 | $109.70 | $0.80 |
MRCA Rates & Allowances 20 March 2015
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| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Military Rehabilitation & Compensation Act (MRCA) Rates & Allowances | 01/01/2015 | 20/03/2015 | |
| MRCA rates | |||
| Wholly dependent partner | Weekly | ||
| Extra amount | $24.00 | $24.20 | $0.20 |
| Base rate | $388.35 | $391.10 | $2.75 |
| Supplement | $14.55 | $14.65 | $0.10 |
| Total excl ES | $426.90 | $429.95 | $3.05 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.10 | $7.10 | $0.00 |
| Total | $434.00 | $437.05 | $3.05 |
| Special rate disability pension | Weekly | ||
| Special rate disability pension | $644.90 | $649.50 | $4.60 |
| Energy Supplement | $10.75 | $10.75 | $0.00 |
| Total payment | $655.65 | $660.25 | $4.60 |
| Periodic payments | Weekly | ||
| Permanent impairment | $324.60 | $324.60 | $0.00 |
| Energy supplement for permanent impairment | $3.80 | $3.80 | $0.00 |
| Incapacity commutation limit | $208.91 | $208.91 | $0.00 |
| Maximum household services | $459.61 | $459.61 | $0.00 |
| Maximum attendant care services | $459.61 | $459.61 | $0.00 |
| Eligible young person compensation | $138.99 | $138.99 | $0.00 |
| Remuneration loading | $152.01 | $152.01 | $0.00 |
| National Minimum Wage | $640.90 | $640.90 | $0.00 |
| Reimbursement limits | Lump sum | ||
| Financial advice compensation | $2,464.80 | $2,464.80 | $0.00 |
| Funeral compensation | $11,267.70 | $11,267.70 | $0.00 |
| Per kilometre | |||
| Travel - Specified rate per kilometre | $0.60 | $0.60 | $0.00 |
| MRCA supplement | Fortnightly | ||
| MRCA supplement (T) | $6.20 | $6.20 | $0.00 |
| MRCA supplement (P) | $6.20 | $6.20 | $0.00 |
| One-off lump sum payments | Lump sum | ||
| Eligible young person dependent on a severely impaired person | $83,564.41 | $83,564.41 | $0.00 |
| Additional compensation following death for dependent partner | $139,274.03 | $139,274.03 | $0.00 |
| Compensation following death for dependent eligible young persons | $83,564.41 | $83,564.41 | $0.00 |
| For other eligible dependents | $83,564.41 | $83,564.41 | $0.00 |
| Limit for other eligible dependents | $264,620.66 | $264,620.66 | $0.00 |
| Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Scheme (MRCAETS) | |||
| Primary students | Annual | ||
| Primary students | $258.80 | $258.80 | $0.00 |
| Secondary/Tertiary students at home | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 years or younger | $52.80 | $52.80 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $0.90 | $0.90 | $0.00 |
| Total | $53.70 | $53.70 | $0.00 |
| Child 16 or 17 years old | $233.60 | $233.60 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $3.90 | $3.90 | $0.00 |
| Total | $237.50 | $237.50 | $0.00 |
| Child 18 years or older | $281.00 | $281.00 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $4.60 | $4.60 | $0.00 |
| Total | $285.60 | $285.60 | $0.00 |
| Secondary/Tertiary students living away | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 years or younger | $358.30 | $358.30 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $5.90 | $5.90 | $0.00 |
| Total | $364.20 | $364.20 | $0.00 |
| Child 16 or 17 years old | $426.80 | $426.80 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $433.80 | $433.80 | $0.00 |
| Child 18 years or older | $426.80 | $426.80 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $433.80 | $433.80 | $0.00 |
| Secondary/Tertiary students homeless | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 years or younger | $426.80 | $426.80 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $433.80 | $433.80 | $0.00 |
| Child 16 or 17 years old | $426.80 | $426.80 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $433.80 | $433.80 | $0.00 |
| Child 18 years or older | $426.80 | $426.80 | $0.00 |
| Energy Supplement | $7.00 | $7.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $433.80 | $433.80 | $0.00 |
| Scholarships | Per semester | ||
| Student start-up scholarship | $1,025.00 | $1,025.00 | $0.00 |
| Annual | |||
| Relocation scholarship - Initial rate | $4,269.00 | $4,269.00 | $0.00 |
| Relocation scholarship - intermediate rate | $2,135.00 | $2,135.00 | $0.00 |
| Relocation scholarship - ongoing rate | $1,067.00 | $1,067.00 | $0.00 |
| Bonus payments | Per semester | ||
| Schoolkids bonus - current calendar year payment rate | |||
| Primary rate | $ 211.00 | $211.00 | $0.00 |
| Secondary rate | $421.00 | $421.00 | $0.00 |
| Biannual | |||
| Income Support Bonus | $108.90 | $109.70 | $0.80 |
SRCA and Defence Act payments 20 March 2015
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| SRCA and Defence Act payments | 01/01/2015 | 20/03/2015 | |
| SRCA Table 1 | Lump Sums | ||
| Indexation of normal weekly earnings (wage price index) | 2.60% | 2.60% | N/A |
| Maximum death lump sum - 17(3) | $504,449.16 | $504,449.16 | $0.00 |
| Maximum death lump sum - 17(4) | $504,449.16 | $504,449.16 | $0.00 |
| Funeral expenses reimbursement limit - 18(2) | $11,267.70 | $11,267.70 | $0.00 |
| Maximum lump sum permanent impairment | $176,966.82 | $176,966.82 | $0.00 |
| Maximum lump sum impairment component - NEL A | $33,181.30 | $33,181.30 | $0.00 |
| Maximum lump sum non-economic loss component - NEL B | $33,181.30 | $33,181.30 | $0.00 |
| Weekly | |||
| Death - dependent child - 17(5) | $138.72 | $138.72 | $0.00 |
| Incapacity - minimum earnings - 19(7) | $446.84 | $446.84 | $0.00 |
| Incapacity - prescribed person - 19(8) | $110.65 | $110.65 | $0.00 |
| Incapacity - dependent child - 19(9) | $55.28 | $55.28 | $0.00 |
| Maximum household services | $442.40 | $442.40 | $0.00 |
| Maxmium attendant care service | $442.40 | $442.40 | $0.00 |
| Redemption eligibility ceiling - 30(1) | $110.65 | $110.65 | $0.00 |
| Redemption eligibility ceiling - 137(1) | $110.65 | $110.65 | $0.00 |
| SRCA Table 2 | Per kilometre | ||
| Specified rate per kilometre | $0.60 | $0.60 | $0.00 |
| SRCA Table 3 | Weekly | ||
| 150% AWOTEFA | $2,180.85 | $2,214.45 | $33.60 |
| Effective date | N/A | 26/02/2015 | N/A |
| SRCA Table 4 | |||
| Superannuation amount - CPI only | 0.90% | 0.90% | N/A |
| Superannuation amount - CPI PBLCI MTAWE | 0.90% | 0.90% | N/A |
| SRCA Table 5 | Interest | ||
| Specified weekly interest on lump sums | 3.86% | 3.86% | N/A |
| SRCA supplement | $ 6.20 | $ 6.20 | $ - |
| Defence Act payments | Lump Sums | ||
| Additional death benefit lump sum limit | $55,691.88 | $55,691.88 | $0.00 |
| Addition to maximum SRCA permanent impairment payment used to calculate severe injury adjustment | $75,642.17 | $75,642.17 | $0.00 |
| Dependent child benefit lump sum limit | $81,858.18 | $81,858.18 | $0.00 |
| Financial advice lump sum limit | $1,594.94 | $1,594.94 | $0.00 |
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