20 March 2020
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Current rates effective from 20 March 2020
Income support payment rates 20 March 2020
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| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| 01/01/2020 | 20/03/2020 | ||
| Income support payment rates | |||
| Service pension, non-transitional | |||
| Single | Fortnightly | ||
| Maximum basic rate | $ 850.40 | $ 860.60 | $ 10.20 |
| Total pension supplement | $ 68.90 | $ 69.60 | $ 0.70 |
| Basic pension supplement | $ 23.90 | $ 24.20 | $ 0.30 |
| Minimum pension supplement | $ 37.00 | $ 37.40 | $ 0.40 |
| Remaining pension supplement | $ 8.00 | $ 8.00 | $ - |
| Energy supplement | $ 14.10 | $ 14.10 | $ - |
| Total service pension | $ 933.40 | $ 944.30 | $ 10.90 |
| Fortnightly | |||
| Tax exempt pension supplement | $ 45.00 | $ 45.40 | $ 0.40 |
| Pension supplement component for pension bonus | $ 23.90 | $ 24.20 | $ 0.30 |
| Partnered (each) | Fortnightly | ||
| Maximum basic rate | $ 641.00 | $ 648.70 | $ 7.70 |
| Total pension supplement | $ 51.90 | $ 52.50 | $ 0.60 |
| Basic pension supplement | $ 19.70 | $ 19.90 | $ 0.20 |
| Minimum pension supplement | $ 27.90 | $ 28.20 | $ 0.30 |
| Remaining pension supplement | $ 4.30 | $ 4.40 | $ 0.10 |
| Energy supplement | $ 10.60 | $ 10.60 | $ - |
| Total service pension | $ 703.50 | $ 711.80 | $ 8.30 |
| Fortnightly | |||
| Tax exempt pension supplement | $ 32.20 | $ 32.60 | $ 0.40 |
| Pension supplement component for pension bonus | $ 19.70 | $ 19.90 | $ 0.20 |
| Service pension, transitional | |||
| Single | Fortnightly | ||
| Basic pension supplement | $ 702.60 | $ 711.00 | $ 8.40 |
| Minimum pension supplement | $ 37.00 | $ 37.40 | $ 0.40 |
| Remaining pension supplement | $ 26.40 | $ 26.80 | $ 0.40 |
| Energy supplement | $ 14.10 | $ 14.10 | $ - |
| Total service pension | $ 780.10 | $ 789.30 | $ 9.20 |
| Fortnightly | |||
| Tax exempt pension supplement | $ 63.40 | $ 64.20 | $ 0.80 |
| Pension supplement component for pension bonus | $ 23.90 | $ 24.20 | $ 0.30 |
| Partnered (each) | Fortnightly | ||
| Basic pension supplement | $ 587.30 | $ 594.30 | $ 7.00 |
| Minimum pension supplement | $ 27.90 | $ 28.20 | $ 0.30 |
| Remaining pension supplement | $ 3.60 | $ 3.70 | $ 0.10 |
| Energy supplement | $ 10.60 | $ 10.60 | $ - |
| Total service pension | $ 629.40 | $ 636.80 | $ 7.40 |
| Fortnightly | |||
| Tax exempt pension supplement | $ 31.50 | $ 31.90 | $ 0.40 |
| Pension supplement component for pension bonus | $ 19.70 | $ 19.90 | $ 0.20 |
| Income support supplement | Fortnightly | ||
| Ceiling rate | $ 280.80 | $ 284.20 | $ 3.40 |
| Minimum payment amount (single) | $ 37.00 | $ 37.40 | $ 0.40 |
| Minimum payment amount (partnered) | $ 27.90 | $ 28.20 | $ 0.30 |
| Tax exempt amount (single) | $ 37.00 | $ 37.40 | $ 0.40 |
| Tax exempt amount (partnered) | $ 27.90 | $ 28.20 | $ 0.30 |
| Veteran payment | |||
| Single | Fortnightly | ||
| Maximum basic rate | $ 940.90 | $ 952.20 | $ 11.30 |
| Total pension supplement | $ 68.90 | $ 69.60 | $ 0.70 |
| Basic pension supplement | $ 23.90 | $ 24.20 | $ 0.30 |
| Minimum pension supplement | $ 37.00 | $ 37.40 | $ 0.40 |
| Remaining pension supplement | $ 8.00 | $ 8.00 | $ - |
| Total veteran payment | $ 1,009.80 | $ 1,021.80 | $ 12.00 |
| Partnered (each) | Fortnightly | ||
| Maximum basic rate | $ 734.80 | $ 743.80 | $ 9.00 |
| Total pension supplement | $ 51.90 | $ 52.50 | $ 0.60 |
| Basic pension supplement | $ 19.70 | $ 19.90 | $ 0.20 |
| Minimum pension supplement | $ 27.90 | $ 28.20 | $ 0.30 |
| Remaining pension supplement | $ 4.30 | $ 4.40 | $ 0.10 |
| Total veteran payment | $ 786.70 | $ 796.30 | $ 9.60 |
| Rent assistance | |||
| No children | Fortnightly | ||
| Single rate, including illness separated and respite care | $ 138.00 | $ 139.60 | $ 1.60 |
| Partnered (combined) | $ 130.00 | $ 131.60 | $ 1.60 |
| SSA Age Pensioner, shared accommodation | $ 92.00 | $ 93.07 | $ 1.07 |
| Rent assistance threshold | |||
| No children | Fortnightly | ||
| Single rate, including illness separated and respite care | $ 123.20 | $ 124.60 | $ 1.40 |
| Partnered (combined) | $ 199.40 | $ 201.80 | $ 2.40 |
| Remote area allowance | Fortnightly | ||
| Single rate, including illness separated, respite care, and partnered where the partner does not receive RAA | $ 18.20 | $ 18.20 | $ - |
| Partnered (combined) (both receiving RAA) | $ 15.60 | $ 15.60 | $ - |
| Child | $ 7.30 | $ 7.30 | $ - |
| Maximum pension bonus | |||
| Single | Lump sum | ||
| 1 bonus period | $ 2,136.80 | $ 2,162.50 | $ 25.70 |
| 2 bonus periods | $ 8,547.20 | $ 8,649.80 | $ 102.60 |
| 3 bonus periods | $ 19,231.10 | $ 19,462.10 | $ 231.00 |
| 4 bonus periods | $ 34,188.60 | $ 34,599.20 | $ 410.60 |
| 5 bonus periods | $ 53,419.70 | $ 54,061.30 | $ 641.60 |
| Partnered | Lump sum | ||
| 1 bonus period | $ 1,614.80 | $ 1,634.10 | $ 19.30 |
| 2 bonus periods | $ 6,459.00 | $ 6,536.20 | $ 77.20 |
| 3 bonus periods | $ 14,532.80 | $ 14,706.50 | $ 173.70 |
| 4 bonus periods | $ 25,836.00 | $ 26,144.90 | $ 308.90 |
| 5 bonus periods | $ 40,368.80 | $ 40,851.50 | $ 482.70 |
| Advance payments | |||
| Lump sum | Lump sum | ||
| Minimum advance, single | $ 441.15 | $ 446.40 | $ 5.25 |
| Maximum advance, single | $ 1,323.45 | $ 1,339.20 | $ 15.75 |
| Minimum advance, partnered (each) | $ 332.50 | $ 336.50 | $ 4.00 |
| Maximum advance, partnered (each) | $ 997.50 | $ 1,009.50 | $ 12.00 |
| Repayments | Fortnightly | ||
| Minimum repayment single | $ 33.93 | $ 34.34 | $ 0.41 |
| Maximum repayment single | $ 101.80 | $ 103.02 | $ 1.22 |
| Minimum repayment partnered (each) | $ 25.58 | $ 25.88 | $ 0.30 |
| Maximum repayment partnered (each) | $ 76.73 | $ 77.65 | $ 0.92 |
| Energy supplement for certain CSHC and Gold Card holders | Annual | ||
| Single | $ 366.60 | $ 366.60 | $ - |
| Partnered | $ 275.60 | $ 275.60 | $ - |
| Quarterly | |||
| Quarter ending | 19/03/2020 | 19/06/2020 | N/A |
| Payday | 26/03/2020 | 2/07/2020 | N/A |
| Single | $ 91.65 | $ 92.66 | $ 1.01 |
| Partnered | $ 68.90 | $ 69.66 | $ 0.76 |
| Education Entry Payment | Lump sum | ||
| Education Entry Payment | $ 208.00 | $ 208.00 | $ - |
| Crisis payment | Per Event | ||
| Single rate, including illness separated and respite care | $ 466.70 | $ 472.15 | $ 5.45 |
| Partnered (each) | $ 351.75 | $ 355.90 | $ 4.15 |
| Dependent child add-on | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 12 or younger | $ 126.42 | $ 126.42 | $ - |
| Child 13 - 15 years old | $ 182.42 | $ 182.42 | $ - |
| Guardian allowance | Fortnightly | ||
| Guardian allowance | $ 63.98 | $ 63.98 | $ - |
Income support income limits 20 March 2020
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| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Income support income limits | 01/01/2020 | 20/03/2020 | |
| Income free area | Fortnightly | ||
| Single | $ 174.00 | $ 174.00 | $ - |
| Partnered (combined), including illness separated and respite care | $ 308.00 | $ 308.00 | $ - |
| Additional amount for dependent children (transitional only) | $ 24.60 | $ 24.60 | $ - |
| Work Bonus | $ 300.00 | $ 300.00 | $ - |
| Annual | |||
| Work Bonus Bank | $ 7,800.00 | $ 7,800.00 | $ - |
| Income Limit at which SP/AP ceases (non-transitional) | |||
| SP with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 2,040.80 | $ 2,062.60 | $ 21.80 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 3,122.00 | $ 3,155.20 | $ 33.20 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 4,041.60 | $ 4,085.20 | $ 43.60 |
| SP with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 2,316.80 | $ 2,341.80 | $ 25.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 3,382.00 | $ 3,418.40 | $ 36.40 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 4,593.60 | $ 4,643.60 | $ 50.00 |
| Income Limit at which ISS ceases (non-transitional) | |||
| ISS with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 2,012.60 | $ 2,034.40 | $ 21.80 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 3,079.60 | $ 3,112.80 | $ 33.20 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 3,985.20 | $ 4,028.80 | $ 43.60 |
| ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 2,288.60 | $ 2,313.60 | $ 25.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 3,339.60 | $ 3,376.00 | $ 36.40 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 4,537.20 | $ 4,587.20 | $ 50.00 |
| Income Limit at which SP/AP ceases (transitional) | |||
| SP with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 2,124.25 | $ 2,147.25 | $ 23.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 3,455.00 | $ 3,492.00 | $ 37.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 4,208.50 | $ 4,254.50 | $ 46.00 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $ 24.60 | $ 24.60 | $ - |
| SP with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 2,469.25 | $ 2,496.25 | $ 27.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 3,780.00 | $ 3,821.00 | $ 41.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 4,898.50 | $ 4,952.50 | $ 54.00 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $ 24.60 | $ 24.60 | $ - |
| Income Limit at which ISS ceases (transitional) | |||
| ISS with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 2,089.00 | $ 2,112.00 | $ 23.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 3,402.00 | $ 3,439.00 | $ 37.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 4,138.00 | $ 4,184.00 | $ 46.00 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $ 24.60 | $ 24.60 | $ - |
| ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 2,434.00 | $ 2,461.00 | $ 27.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 3,727.00 | $ 3,768.00 | $ 41.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 4,828.00 | $ 4,882.00 | $ 54.00 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $ 24.60 | $ 24.60 | $ - |
| Income Limit at which VP ceases | |||
| VP with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 2,193.60 | $ 2,217.60 | $ 24.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 3,454.80 | $ 3,493.20 | $ 38.40 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 4,347.20 | $ 4,395.20 | $ 48.00 |
| VP with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 2,469.60 | $ 2,496.80 | $ 27.20 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 3,714.80 | $ 3,756.40 | $ 41.60 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 4,899.20 | $ 4,953.60 | $ 54.40 |
| Income at which minimum payment paid (non-transitional) | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 1,938.60 | $ 1,959.60 | $ 21.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 2,968.00 | $ 3,000.00 | $ 32.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 3,837.20 | $ 3,879.20 | $ 42.00 |
| Income at which minimum payment paid (transitional) | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 1,996.50 | $ 2,018.50 | $ 22.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 3,262.50 | $ 3,298.00 | $ 35.50 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 3,953.00 | $ 3,997.00 | $ 44.00 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $ 24.60 | $ 24.60 | $ - |
| Income at which minimum payment paid (veteran payment) | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 2,119.60 | $ 2,142.80 | $ 23.20 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 3,343.20 | $ 3,380.40 | $ 37.20 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 4,199.20 | $ 4,245.60 | $ 46.40 |
| Adjusted Income at which ISS reduces (non-transitional) | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 1,451.00 | $ 1,466.00 | $ 15.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 1,956.40 | $ 1,976.00 | $ 19.60 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 2,862.00 | $ 2,892.00 | $ 30.00 |
| Adjusted Income at which ISS reduces (transitional) | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 1,387.00 | $ 1,401.50 | $ 14.50 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 1,998.00 | $ 2,018.00 | $ 20.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 2,734.00 | $ 2,763.00 | $ 29.00 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $ 24.60 | $ 24.60 | $ - |
| Adjusted income (excl WWP) at which ISS ceases (non-transitional) | |||
| ISS with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 1,077.70 | $ 1,088.20 | $ 10.50 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 2,144.70 | $ 2,166.60 | $ 21.90 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 3,050.30 | $ 3,082.60 | $ 32.30 |
| ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 1,353.70 | $ 1,367.40 | $ 13.70 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 2,404.70 | $ 2,429.80 | $ 25.10 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 3,602.30 | $ 3,641.00 | $ 38.70 |
| Adjusted income (excl WWP) at which ISS ceases (transitional) | |||
| ISS with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 1,154.10 | $ 1,165.80 | $ 11.70 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 2,467.10 | $ 2,492.80 | $ 25.70 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 3,203.10 | $ 3,237.80 | $ 34.70 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $ 24.60 | $ 24.60 | $ - |
| ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 1,499.10 | $ 1,514.80 | $ 15.70 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 2,792.10 | $ 2,821.80 | $ 29.70 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 3,893.10 | $ 3,935.80 | $ 42.70 |
| Additional amount per dependent child | $ 24.60 | $ 24.60 | $ - |
Income support asset limits 20 March 2020
Date published
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| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Income support asset limits | 01/01/2020 | 20/03/2020 | |
| Assets value limit | |||
| Homeowner | Limit | ||
| Single | $ 263,250.00 | $ 263,250.00 | $ - |
| Partnered (each) including illness separated and respite care | $ 197,250.00 | $ 197,250.00 | $ - |
| Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
| Single | $ 473,750.00 | $ 473,750.00 | $ - |
| Partnered (each) including illness separated and respite care | $ 302,500.00 | $ 302,500.00 | $ - |
| Extra allowable amount | Limit | ||
| Extra allowable amount | $ 210,500.00 | $ 210,500.00 | $ - |
| Asset Levels at which SP/AP ceases (non-transitional) | |||
| Low Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 574,500.00 | $ 578,250.00 | $ 3,750.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 863,500.00 | $ 869,500.00 | $ 6,000.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 1,017,000.00 | $ 1,024,500.00 | $ 7,500.00 |
| High Limit (without RA) | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 785,000.00 | $ 788,750.00 | $ 3,750.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 1,074,000.00 | $ 1,080,000.00 | $ 6,000.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 1,227,500.00 | $ 1,235,000.00 | $ 7,500.00 |
| Asset Levels at which ISS ceases (non-transitional) | |||
| Low Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 569,750.00 | $ 573,500.00 | $ 3,750.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 856,500.00 | $ 862,000.00 | $ 5,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 1,007,500.00 | $ 1,015,000.00 | $ 7,500.00 |
| High Limit (without RA) | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 780,250.00 | $ 784,000.00 | $ 3,750.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 1,067,000.00 | $ 1,072,500.00 | $ 5,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 1,218,000.00 | $ 1,225,500.00 | $ 7,500.00 |
| Asset Levels at which SP/AP ceases (transitional) | |||
| Low Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 523,500.00 | $ 526,500.00 | $ 3,000.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 814,500.00 | $ 819,500.00 | $ 5,000.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 915,000.00 | $ 921,000.00 | $ 6,000.00 |
| High Limit (without RA) | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 734,000.00 | $ 737,000.00 | $ 3,000.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 1,025,000.00 | $ 1,030,000.00 | $ 5,000.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 1,125,500.00 | $ 1,131,500.00 | $ 6,000.00 |
| Asset Levels at which ISS ceases (transitional) | |||
| Low Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 518,750.00 | $ 521,750.00 | $ 3,000.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 807,500.00 | $ 812,000.00 | $ 4,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 905,500.00 | $ 911,500.00 | $ 6,000.00 |
| High Limit (without RA) | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 729,250.00 | $ 732,250.00 | $ 3,000.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 1,018,000.00 | $ 1,022,500.00 | $ 4,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 1,116,000.00 | $ 1,122,000.00 | $ 6,000.00 |
| Asset Levels at which VP ceases | |||
| Low Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 600,000.00 | $ 604,000.00 | $ 4,000.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 919,000.00 | $ 925,500.00 | $ 6,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 1,068,000.00 | $ 1,076,000.00 | $ 8,000.00 |
| High Limit (without RA) | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 810,500.00 | $ 814,500.00 | $ 4,000.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 1,129,500.00 | $ 1,136,000.00 | $ 6,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 1,278,500.00 | $ 1,286,500.00 | $ 8,000.00 |
| Assets at which minimum payment paid (non-transitional) | |||
| Homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 557,500.00 | $ 561,000.00 | $ 3,500.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 838,000.00 | $ 843,500.00 | $ 5,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 983,000.00 | $ 990,000.00 | $ 7,000.00 |
| Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 768,000.00 | $ 771,500.00 | $ 3,500.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 1,048,500.00 | $ 1,054,000.00 | $ 5,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 1,193,500.00 | $ 1,200,500.00 | $ 7,000.00 |
| Assets at which minimum payment paid (transitional) | |||
| Homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 506,250.00 | $ 509,250.00 | $ 3,000.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 788,500.00 | $ 793,500.00 | $ 5,000.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 880,500.00 | $ 886,500.00 | $ 6,000.00 |
| Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 716,750.00 | $ 719,750.00 | $ 3,000.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 999,000.00 | $ 1,004,000.00 | $ 5,000.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 1,091,000.00 | $ 1,097,000.00 | $ 6,000.00 |
| Assets at which minimum payment paid (veteran payment) | |||
| Homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 587,750.00 | $ 591,500.00 | $ 3,750.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 900,500.00 | $ 907,000.00 | $ 6,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 1,043,500.00 | $ 1,051,000.00 | $ 7,500.00 |
| Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 798,250.00 | $ 802,000.00 | $ 3,750.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 1,111,000.00 | $ 1,117,500.00 | $ 6,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 1,254,000.00 | $ 1,261,500.00 | $ 7,500.00 |
| Assets at which ISS reduces (non-transitional) | |||
| Homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 476,250.00 | $ 478,750.00 | $ 2,500.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 669,500.00 | $ 672,500.00 | $ 3,000.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 820,500.00 | $ 825,500.00 | $ 5,000.00 |
| Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 686,750.00 | $ 689,250.00 | $ 2,500.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 880,000.00 | $ 883,000.00 | $ 3,000.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 1,031,000.00 | $ 1,036,000.00 | $ 5,000.00 |
| Assets at which ISS reduces (transitional) | |||
| Homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 425,000.00 | $ 427,000.00 | $ 2,000.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 620,000.00 | $ 622,500.00 | $ 2,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 718,000.00 | $ 722,000.00 | $ 4,000.00 |
| Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 635,500.00 | $ 637,500.00 | $ 2,000.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 830,500.00 | $ 833,000.00 | $ 2,500.00 |
| Illness Separated - combined | $ 928,500.00 | $ 932,500.00 | $ 4,000.00 |
Financial assets and deeming 20 March 2020
Date published
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| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Financial assets and deeming | 01/01/2020 | 20/03/2020 | |
| Deeming thresholds | Limit | ||
| Single | $ 51,800.00 | $ 51,800.00 | $ - |
| Partnered (combined), including illness separated and respite care | $ 86,200.00 | $ 86,200.00 | $ - |
| Deeming rates | |||
| Low deeming rate | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| High deeming rate | 3.00% | 3.00% | N/A |
| Financial asset notification limits (non-transitional) | |||
| Single | Limit | ||
| Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner) | $ 187,066.67 | $ 187,066.67 | $ - |
| Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $ 187,066.67 | $ 187,066.67 | $ - |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner) | $ 476,500.00 | $ 479,000.00 | $ 2,500.00 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $ 483,553.33 | $ 486,760.00 | $ 3,206.67 |
| Age pension max rate (homeowner) | $ 185,333.33 | $ 185,333.33 | $ - |
| Age pension max rate (non-homeowner) | $ 185,333.33 | $ 185,333.33 | $ - |
| Part rate $ variation (income) | $ 1,733.33 | $ 1,733.33 | $ - |
| Part rate $ variation (assets) | $ 500.00 | $ 500.00 | $ - |
| Partnered - combined | Limit | ||
| Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner) | $ 327,866.67 | $ 327,866.67 | $ - |
| Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $ 327,866.67 | $ 327,866.67 | $ - |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner) | $ 670,000.00 | $ 673,500.00 | $ 3,500.00 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $ 880,500.00 | $ 884,000.00 | $ 3,500.00 |
| Age pension max rate (homeowner) | $ 324,400.00 | $ 324,400.00 | $ - |
| Age pension max rate (non-homeowner) | $ 324,400.00 | $ 324,400.00 | $ - |
| Part rate $ variation (income) | $ 3,466.67 | $ 3,466.67 | $ - |
| Part rate $ variation (assets) | $ 750.00 | $ 750.00 | $ - |
| Financial asset notification limits (transitional) | |||
| Single | Limit | ||
| Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner) | $ 187,500.00 | $ 187,500.00 | $ - |
| Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $ 187,500.00 | $ 187,500.00 | $ - |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner) | $ 430,250.00 | $ 432,000.00 | $ 1,750.00 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $ 459,070.00 | $ 461,843.33 | $ 2,773.33 |
| Age pension max rate (homeowner) | $ 185,333.33 | $ 185,333.33 | $ - |
| Age pension max rate (non-homeowner) | $ 185,333.33 | $ 185,333.33 | $ - |
| Part rate $ variation (income) | $ 2,166.67 | $ 2,166.67 | $ - |
| Part rate $ variation (assets) | $ 500.00 | $ 500.00 | $ - |
| Partnered - combined | Limit | ||
| Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner) | $ 328,733.33 | $ 328,733.33 | $ - |
| Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $ 328,733.33 | $ 328,733.33 | $ - |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner) | $ 628,000.00 | $ 630,500.00 | $ 2,500.00 |
| ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $ 838,500.00 | $ 841,000.00 | $ 2,500.00 |
| Age pension max rate (homeowner) | $ 324,400.00 | $ 324,400.00 | $ - |
| Age pension max rate (non-homeowner) | $ 324,400.00 | $ 324,400.00 | $ - |
| Part rate $ variation (income) | $ 4,333.33 | $ 4,333.33 | $ - |
| Part rate $ variation (assets) | $ 750.00 | $ 750.00 | $ - |
Gold card income & asset limits 20 March 2020
Date published
Monday, December 21, 2015- Log in [6] to post comments
| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Gold card income & asset limits | 01/01/2020 | 20/03/2020 | |
| Income and assets reduction limit | Fortnightly | ||
| Single | $ 129.60 | $ 131.20 | $ 1.60 |
| Partnered (each), including illness separated and respite care | $ 111.60 | $ 112.90 | $ 1.30 |
| Income limit for Gold Card with SP (non-transitional) | Fortnightly | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 433.20 | $ 436.40 | $ 3.20 |
| Partnered - each | $ 377.20 | $ 379.80 | $ 2.60 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 754.40 | $ 759.60 | $ 5.20 |
| Income limit for Gold Card with SP (transitional) | |||
| Not a Member of a Couple | Fortnightly | ||
| No Children | $ 498.00 | $ 502.00 | $ 4.00 |
| Additional per child | $ 24.60 | $ 24.60 | $ - |
| Partnered - combined | Fortnightly | ||
| No Children | $ 866.00 | $ 872.50 | $ 6.50 |
| Additional per child | $ 24.60 | $ 24.60 | $ - |
| Asset limit for Gold Card with SP | |||
| Low Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 306,500.00 | $ 307,000.00 | $ 500.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 469,000.00 | $ 470,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
| High Limit | Limit | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $ 517,000.00 | $ 517,500.00 | $ 500.00 |
| Partnered - combined | $ 679,500.00 | $ 680,500.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Other income support thresholds and limits 20 March 2020
Date published
Monday, December 21, 2015- Log in [7] to post comments
| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Other income support thresholds and limits | 01/01/2020 | 20/03/2020 | |
| Seniors Health Card Income Limit | Annual | ||
| Single rate, including illness separated and respite care | $ 55,808.00 | $ 55,808.00 | $ - |
| Partnered (each) | $ 44,645.00 | $ 44,645.00 | $ - |
| Minimum rent for maximum Rent Assistance (RA) | |||
| Single, no children | $ 307.20 | $ 310.73 | $ 3.53 |
| Partnered, no children | $ 372.73 | $ 377.27 | $ 4.54 |
| Primary production attribution threshold | Limit | ||
| Primary production attribution threshold (assets) | $ 1,241,000.00 | $ 1,241,000.00 | $ - |
| Primary production attribution threshold (annual income) | $ 54,677.00 | $ 54,677.00 | $ - |
| Exempt funeral investment threshold | Limit | ||
| Exempt funeral investment threshold | $ 13,250.00 | $ 13,250.00 | $ - |
| Special disability trust asset limit | Limit | ||
| Asset value limit | $ 681,750.00 | $ 681,750.00 | $ - |
| Discretationary spending limit | $ 12,250.00 | $ 12,250.00 | $ - |
| Child income limits | Limit | ||
| Child 15 or younger (per week) | $ 217.00 | $ 217.00 | $ - |
| Child 16 or older (per annum) | $ 11,893.60 | $ 11,893.60 | $ - |
| Maintenance income free area | Annual | ||
| Amount per person (1 child) | $ 1,653.45 | $ 1,653.45 | $ - |
| Amount per additional child | $ 551.15 | $ 551.15 | $ - |
| Aged care | |||
| For residents entering care before 1 July 2014 | Fortnightly | ||
| Minimum permissible asset value | $ 49,500.00 | $ 50,500.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
| Partially supported resident | $ 127,437.60 | $ 129,394.40 | $ 1,956.80 |
| Concessional resident | $ 49,500.00 | $ 50,500.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
| Assisted resident | $ 80,000.00 | $ 81,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
| Standard resident contribution-Threshold amount | $ 7,800.00 | $ 7,891.00 | $ 91.00 |
| For residents entering care on or after 1 July 2014 | Annual | ||
| Minimum Accommodation Payment Asset Value | $ 49,500.00 | $ 50,500.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
| Maximum Accommodation Payment Asset Value | $ 169,079.20 | $ 171,535.20 | $ 2,456.00 |
Disability Pension Rates & Supplements 20 March 2020
Date published
Monday, December 21, 2015- Log in [8] to post comments
| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Disability Pension Rates & Supplements | 01/01/2020 | 20/03/2020 | |
| Disability pension | Fortnightly | ||
| Special rate | $ 1,413.20 | $ 1,430.30 | $ 17.10 |
| Energy supplement | $ 21.50 | $ 21.50 | $ - |
| Total | $ 1,434.70 | $ 1,451.80 | $ 17.10 |
| Intermediate rate | $ 959.70 | $ 971.30 | $ 11.60 |
| Energy supplement | $ 14.50 | $ 14.50 | $ - |
| Total | $ 974.20 | $ 985.80 | $ 11.60 |
| EDA | $ 781.00 | $ 790.50 | $ 9.50 |
| Energy supplement | $ 11.80 | $ 11.80 | $ - |
| Total | $ 792.80 | $ 802.30 | $ 9.50 |
| General rate 100% | $ 502.40 | $ 508.50 | $ 6.10 |
| Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
| Total | $ 510.10 | $ 516.20 | $ 6.10 |
| General rate 95% | $ 477.28 | $ 483.08 | $ 5.80 |
| Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
| Total | $ 484.98 | $ 490.78 | $ 5.80 |
| General rate 90% | $ 452.16 | $ 457.65 | $ 5.49 |
| Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
| Total | $ 459.86 | $ 465.35 | $ 5.49 |
| General rate 85% | $ 427.04 | $ 432.23 | $ 5.19 |
| Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
| Total | $ 434.74 | $ 439.93 | $ 5.19 |
| General rate 80% | $ 401.92 | $ 406.80 | $ 4.88 |
| Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
| Total | $ 409.62 | $ 414.50 | $ 4.88 |
| General rate 75% | $ 376.80 | $ 381.38 | $ 4.58 |
| Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
| Total | $ 384.50 | $ 389.08 | $ 4.58 |
| General rate 70% | $ 351.68 | $ 355.95 | $ 4.27 |
| Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
| Total | $ 359.38 | $ 363.65 | $ 4.27 |
| General rate 65% | $ 326.56 | $ 330.53 | $ 3.97 |
| Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
| Total | $ 334.26 | $ 338.23 | $ 3.97 |
| General rate 60% | $ 301.44 | $ 305.10 | $ 3.66 |
| Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
| Total | $ 309.14 | $ 312.80 | $ 3.66 |
| General rate 55% | $ 276.32 | $ 279.68 | $ 3.36 |
| Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
| Total | $ 284.02 | $ 287.38 | $ 3.36 |
| General rate 50% | $ 251.20 | $ 254.25 | $ 3.05 |
| Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
| Total | $ 258.90 | $ 261.95 | $ 3.05 |
| General rate 45% | $ 226.08 | $ 228.83 | $ 2.75 |
| Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
| Total | $ 233.78 | $ 236.53 | $ 2.75 |
| General rate 40% | $ 200.96 | $ 203.40 | $ 2.44 |
| Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
| Total | $ 208.66 | $ 211.10 | $ 2.44 |
| General rate 35% | $ 175.84 | $ 177.98 | $ 2.14 |
| Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
| Total | $ 183.54 | $ 185.68 | $ 2.14 |
| General rate 30% | $ 150.72 | $ 152.55 | $ 1.83 |
| Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
| Total | $ 158.42 | $ 160.25 | $ 1.83 |
| General rate 25% | $ 125.60 | $ 127.13 | $ 1.53 |
| Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
| Total | $ 133.30 | $ 134.83 | $ 1.53 |
| General rate 20% | $ 100.48 | $ 101.70 | $ 1.22 |
| Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
| Total | $ 108.18 | $ 109.40 | $ 1.22 |
| General rate 15% | $ 75.36 | $ 76.28 | $ 0.92 |
| Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
| Total | $ 83.06 | $ 83.98 | $ 0.92 |
| General rate 10% | $ 50.24 | $ 50.85 | $ 0.61 |
| Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
| Total | $ 57.94 | $ 58.55 | $ 0.61 |
| War/Defence Widow(er) Pension | Fortnightly | ||
| Extra amount | $ 53.00 | $ 53.70 | $ 0.70 |
| Indexed amount | $ 850.40 | $ 860.60 | $ 10.20 |
| GST Supplement | $ 31.50 | $ 31.90 | $ 0.40 |
| Total excl ES | $ 934.90 | $ 946.20 | $ 11.30 |
| Energy supplement | $ 14.20 | $ 14.20 | $ - |
| Total | $ 949.10 | $ 960.40 | $ 11.30 |
| Orphan pension | Fortnightly | ||
| Single | $ 105.90 | $ 105.90 | $ - |
| Double | $ 211.60 | $ 211.60 | $ - |
| Specific disability amounts | Fortnightly | ||
| Items 1-6 | $ 692.40 | $ 700.70 | $ 8.30 |
| Item 7 | $ 231.20 | $ 231.20 | $ - |
| Item 8 | $ 156.20 | $ 156.20 | $ - |
| Item 9 | $ 133.80 | $ 133.80 | $ - |
| Item 10 | $ 133.80 | $ 133.80 | $ - |
| Item 11 | $ 67.00 | $ 67.00 | $ - |
| Item 12 | $ 34.70 | $ 34.70 | $ - |
| Item 13 | $ 67.00 | $ 67.00 | $ - |
| Item 14 | $ 34.70 | $ 34.70 | $ - |
| Item 15 | $ 51.70 | $ 51.70 | $ - |
| Advance payments | |||
| Lump sum | Lump sum | ||
| Minimum advance, single | $ 441.15 | $ 446.40 | $ 5.25 |
| Maximum advance, single | $ 1,323.45 | $ 1,339.20 | $ 15.75 |
| Minimum advance, partnered (each) | $ 332.50 | $ 336.50 | $ 4.00 |
| Maximum advance, partnered (each) | $ 997.50 | $ 1,009.50 | $ 12.00 |
| Repayments | Fortnightly | ||
| Minimum repayment single | $ 33.93 | $ 34.34 | $ 0.41 |
| Maximum repayment single | $ 101.80 | $ 103.02 | $ 1.22 |
| Minimum repayment partnered (each) | $ 25.58 | $ 25.88 | $ 0.30 |
| Maximum repayment partnered (each) | $ 76.73 | $ 77.65 | $ 0.92 |
Disability Pension Allowances 20 March 2020
Date published
Monday, December 21, 2015- Log in [9] to post comments
| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Disability Pension Allowances | 01/01/2020 | 20/03/2020 | |
| Veterans supplement | Fortnightly | ||
| Veterans supplement (P) | $ 6.20 | $ 6.20 | $ - |
| Veterans supplement (T) | $ 6.20 | $ 6.20 | $ - |
| Clothing allowance | Fortnightly | ||
| Low rate | $ 6.70 | $ 6.70 | $ - |
| Mid rate | $ 9.90 | $ 9.90 | $ - |
| High rate | $ 14.50 | $ 14.50 | $ - |
| Double rate | $ 21.20 | $ 21.20 | $ - |
| Attendant allowance | Fortnightly | ||
| Low rate | $ 173.00 | $ 173.00 | $ - |
| High rate | $ 346.50 | $ 346.50 | $ - |
| Recreation transport allowance | Fortnightly | ||
| Low rate | $ 46.00 | $ 46.00 | $ - |
| High rate | $ 92.70 | $ 92.70 | $ - |
| AMS allowances | Fortnightly | ||
| Standard rate | $ 919.30 | $ 930.20 | $ 10.90 |
| Married rate | $ 692.90 | $ 701.20 | $ 8.30 |
| Fortnightly | |||
| Prisoner of War Recognition Supplement | $ 578.20 | $ 578.20 | $ - |
| Decoration allowance | $ 2.10 | $ 2.10 | $ - |
| Vehicle allowance | $ 92.70 | $ 92.70 | $ - |
| Lump sum | |||
| Funeral benefit | $ 2,000.00 | $ 2,000.00 | $ - |
| Annual | |||
| VC allowance | $ 4,614.00 | $ 4,614.00 | $ - |
| Per vehicle | |||
| ATO Car Limit for GST exemption and Motorcycle Benefit | $ 57,581.00 | $ 57,581.00 | $ - |
| Indexation factor | |||
| Part IV indexation factor | 1.006 | 1.012 | N/A |
| Veterans' Children Education Scheme (VCES) | |||
| Primary students | Annual | ||
| Primary students | $ 280.40 | $ 280.40 | $ - |
| Secondary/Tertiary students at home | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 years or younger | $ 57.20 | $ 57.20 | $ - |
| Energy Supplement | $ 0.90 | $ 0.90 | $ - |
| Total | $ 58.10 | $ 58.10 | $ - |
| Child 16 or 17 years old | $ 253.20 | $ 253.20 | $ - |
| Energy Supplement | $ 3.90 | $ 3.90 | $ - |
| Total | $ 257.10 | $ 257.10 | $ - |
| Child 18 years or older | $ 304.60 | $ 304.60 | $ - |
| Energy Supplement | $ 4.60 | $ 4.60 | $ - |
| Total | $ 309.20 | $ 309.20 | $ - |
| Secondary/Tertiary students living away | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 years or younger | $ 388.30 | $ 388.30 | $ - |
| Energy Supplement | $ 5.90 | $ 5.90 | $ - |
| Total | $ 394.20 | $ 394.20 | $ - |
| Child 16 or 17 years old | $ 462.50 | $ 462.50 | $ - |
| Energy Supplement | $ 7.00 | $ 7.00 | $ - |
| Total | $ 469.50 | $ 469.50 | $ - |
| Child 18 years or older | $ 462.50 | $ 462.50 | $ - |
| Energy Supplement | $ 7.00 | $ 7.00 | $ - |
| Total | $ 469.50 | $ 469.50 | $ - |
| Secondary/Tertiary students homeless | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 years or younger | $ 462.50 | $ 462.50 | $ - |
| Energy Supplement | $ 7.00 | $ 7.00 | $ - |
| Total | $ 469.50 | $ 469.50 | $ - |
| Child 16 or 17 years old | $ 462.50 | $ 462.50 | $ - |
| Energy Supplement | $ 7.00 | $ 7.00 | $ - |
| Total | $ 469.50 | $ 469.50 | $ - |
| Child 18 years or older | $ 462.50 | $ 462.50 | $ - |
| Energy Supplement | $ 7.00 | $ 7.00 | $ - |
| Total | $ 469.50 | $ 469.50 | $ - |
| Double orphan | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 or younger | $ 257.10 | $ 257.10 | $ - |
| Energy Supplement | $ 3.90 | $ 3.90 | $ - |
| Total | $ 261.00 | $ 261.00 | $ - |
| Child 16 to 20 years old | $ 462.50 | $ 462.50 | $ - |
| Energy Supplement | $ 7.00 | $ 7.00 | $ - |
| Total | $ 469.50 | $ 469.50 | $ - |
| Child 21 or older | $ 561.90 | $ 561.90 | $ - |
| Energy Supplement | $ 8.60 | $ 8.60 | $ - |
| Total | $ 570.50 | $ 570.50 | $ - |
| Scholarships (Lump sum) | Per semester | ||
| Student start-up scholarship | $ 1,094.00 | $ 1,094.00 | $ - |
| Annual | |||
| Relocation scholarship - Initial rate | $ 4,626.00 | $ 4,626.00 | $ - |
| Relocation scholarship - intermediate rate | $ 2,314.00 | $ 2,314.00 | $ - |
| Relocation scholarship - ongoing rate | $ 1,156.00 | $ 1,156.00 | $ - |
| Bonus payments | Biannual | ||
| Income Support Bonus | $ 118.20 | $ 119.60 | $ 1.40 |
MRCA Rates & Allowances 20 March 2020
Date published
Tuesday, September 18, 2018- Log in [10] to post comments
| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| Military Rehabilitation & Compensation Act (MRCA) Rates & Allowances | 01/01/2020 | 20/03/2020 | |
| MRCA rates | |||
| Wholly dependent partner | Weekly | ||
| Extra amount | $ 26.50 | $ 26.85 | $ 0.35 |
| Base rate | $ 425.20 | $ 430.30 | $ 5.10 |
| Supplement | $ 15.75 | $ 15.95 | $ 0.20 |
| Total excl ES | $ 467.45 | $ 473.10 | $ 5.65 |
| Energy Supplement | $ 7.10 | $ 7.10 | $ - |
| Total | $ 474.55 | $ 480.20 | $ 5.65 |
| Special rate disability pension | Weekly | ||
| Special rate disability pension | $ 706.60 | $ 715.15 | $ 8.55 |
| Energy Supplement | $ 10.75 | $ 10.75 | $ - |
| Total payment | $ 717.35 | $ 725.90 | $ 8.55 |
| Periodic payments | Weekly | ||
| Permanent impairment | $ 353.49 | $ 353.49 | $ - |
| Energy supplement for permanent impairment | $ 3.80 | $ 3.80 | $ - |
| Incapacity commutation limit | $ 227.50 | $ 227.50 | $ - |
| Maximum household services | $ 500.52 | $ 500.52 | $ - |
| Maximum attendant care services | $ 500.52 | $ 500.52 | $ - |
| Eligible young person compensation | $ 151.36 | $ 151.36 | $ - |
| Remuneration loading | $ 167.84 | $ 167.84 | $ - |
| National Minimum Wage | $ 740.80 | $ 740.80 | $ - |
| Reimbursement limits | Lump sum | ||
| Financial advice compensation | $ 2,684.17 | $ 2,684.17 | $ - |
| Funeral compensation | $ 12,270.59 | $ 12,270.59 | $ - |
| Per kilometre | |||
| Travel - Specified rate per kilometre | $ 0.60 | $ 0.60 | $ - |
| MRCA supplement | Fortnightly | ||
| MRCA supplement (T) | $ 6.20 | $ 6.20 | $ - |
| MRCA supplement (P) | $ 6.20 | $ 6.20 | $ - |
| One-off lump sum payments | Lump sum | ||
| Eligible young person dependent on a severely impaired person | $ 91,002.07 | $ 91,002.07 | $ - |
| Additional compensation following death for dependent partner | $ 151,670.13 | $ 151,670.13 | $ - |
| Compensation following death for dependent eligible young persons | $ 91,002.07 | $ 91,002.07 | $ - |
| For other eligible dependents | $ 91,002.07 | $ 91,002.07 | $ - |
| Limit for other eligible dependents | $ 288,173.24 | $ 288,173.24 | $ - |
| Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Scheme (MRCAETS) | |||
| Primary students | Annual | ||
| Primary students | $ 280.40 | $ 280.40 | $ - |
| Secondary/Tertiary students at home | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 years or younger | $ 57.20 | $ 57.20 | $ - |
| Energy Supplement | $ 0.90 | $ 0.90 | $ - |
| Total | $ 58.10 | $ 58.10 | $ - |
| Child 16 or 17 years old | $ 253.20 | $ 253.20 | $ - |
| Energy Supplement | $ 3.90 | $ 3.90 | $ - |
| Total | $ 257.10 | $ 257.10 | $ - |
| Child 18 years or older | $ 304.60 | $ 304.60 | $ - |
| Energy Supplement | $ 4.60 | $ 4.60 | $ - |
| Total | $ 309.20 | $ 309.20 | $ - |
| Secondary/Tertiary students living away | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 years or younger | $ 388.30 | $ 388.30 | $ - |
| Energy Supplement | $ 5.90 | $ 5.90 | $ - |
| Total | $ 394.20 | $ 394.20 | $ - |
| Child 16 or 17 years old | $ 462.50 | $ 462.50 | $ - |
| Energy Supplement | $ 7.00 | $ 7.00 | $ - |
| Total | $ 469.50 | $ 469.50 | $ - |
| Child 18 years or older | $ 462.50 | $ 462.50 | $ - |
| Energy Supplement | $ 7.00 | $ 7.00 | $ - |
| Total | $ 469.50 | $ 469.50 | $ - |
| Secondary/Tertiary students homeless | Fortnightly | ||
| Child 15 years or younger | $ 462.50 | $ 462.50 | $ - |
| Energy Supplement | $ 7.00 | $ 7.00 | $ - |
| Total | $ 469.50 | $ 469.50 | $ - |
| Child 16 or 17 years old | $ 462.50 | $ 462.50 | $ - |
| Energy Supplement | $ 7.00 | $ 7.00 | $ - |
| Total | $ 469.50 | $ 469.50 | $ - |
| Child 18 years or older | $ 462.50 | $ 462.50 | $ - |
| Energy Supplement | $ 7.00 | $ 7.00 | $ - |
| Total | $ 469.50 | $ 469.50 | $ - |
| Scholarships | Per semester | ||
| Student start-up scholarship | $ 1,094.00 | $ 1,094.00 | $ - |
| Annual | |||
| Relocation scholarship - Initial rate | $ 4,626.00 | $ 4,626.00 | $ - |
| Relocation scholarship - intermediate rate | $ 2,314.00 | $ 2,314.00 | $ - |
| Relocation scholarship - ongoing rate | $ 1,156.00 | $ 1,156.00 | $ - |
| Bonus payments | Biannual | ||
| Income Support Bonus | $ 118.20 | $ 119.60 | $ 1.40 |
SRCA and Defence Act payments 20 March 2020
Date published
Monday, December 21, 2015- Log in [11] to post comments
| Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
| SRCA & Other Acts | 01/01/2020 | 20/03/2020 | |
| SRCA Table 1 | Lump Sums | ||
| Maximum death lump sum - 17(3) | $ 562,978.81 | $ 562,978.81 | $ - |
| Maximum death lump sum - 17(4) | $ 562,978.81 | $ 562,978.81 | $ - |
| Funeral expenses reimbursement limit - 18(2) | $ 12,270.59 | $ 12,270.59 | $ - |
| Maximum lump sum permanent impairment | $ 192,717.77 | $ 192,717.77 | $ - |
| Maximum lump sum impairment component - NEL A | $ 36,134.60 | $ 36,134.60 | $ - |
| Maximum lump sum non-economic loss component - NEL B | $ 36,134.60 | $ 36,134.60 | $ - |
| Weekly | |||
| Death - dependent child - 17(5) | $ 154.82 | $ 154.82 | $ - |
| Incapacity - minimum earnings - 19(7) | $ 486.61 | $ 486.61 | $ - |
| Incapacity - prescribed person - 19(8) | $ 120.50 | $ 120.50 | $ - |
| Incapacity - dependent child - 19(9) | $ 60.20 | $ 60.20 | $ - |
| Maximum household services | $ 481.77 | $ 481.77 | $ - |
| Maxmium attendant care service | $ 481.77 | $ 481.77 | $ - |
| Redemption eligibility ceiling - 30(1) | $ 120.50 | $ 120.50 | $ - |
| Redemption eligibility ceiling - 137(1) | $ 120.50 | $ 120.50 | $ - |
| SRCA Table 2 | Per kilometre | ||
| Specified rate per kilometre | $ 0.60 | $ 0.60 | $ - |
| SRCA Table 3 | Weekly | ||
| 150% AWOTEFA | $ 2,450.70 | $ 2,488.05 | $ 37.35 |
| Effective date | N/A | 20/02/2020 | N/A |
| SRCA Table 4 | |||
| Superannuation amount - CPI only | 1.10% | 1.10% | N/A |
| Superannuation amount - CPI PBLCI MTAWE | 1.10% | 1.10% | N/A |
| SRCA Table 5 | Interest | ||
| Specified weekly interest on lump sums | 2.52% | 2.52% | N/A |
| SRCA Table 6 | |||
| Indexation of normal weekly earnings (wage price index) | 2.30% | 2.30% | N/A |
| SRCA Supplement | Per fortnight | ||
| SRCA supplement | $ 6.20 | $ 6.20 | $ - |
| Defence Act payments | Lump Sums | ||
| Additional death benefit lump sum - spouse | $ 62,153.64 | $ 62,153.64 | $ - |
| Addition to maximum SRCA permanent impairment payment used to calculate severe injury adjustment | $ 82,374.72 | $ 82,374.72 | $ - |
| Dependent child benefit lump sum limit | $ 91,355.93 | $ 91,355.93 | $ - |
| Financial advice lump sum limit | $ 1,736.88 | $ 1,736.88 | $ - |
| BNT/BCOF Act | Per fortnight | ||
| Pharmaceutical supplement | $ 6.20 | $ 6.20 | $ - |
Source URL (modified on 18/06/2020 - 1:10pm): https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/2020-rates/20-march-2020
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