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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 rateNew RateDifference
 01/01/202020/03/2020 
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 ending19/03/202019/06/2020N/A
Payday26/03/20202/07/2020N/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 rateNew RateDifference
Income support income limits01/01/202020/03/2020 
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

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Date published 
Monday, December 21, 2015
 Old rateNew RateDifference
Income support asset limits01/01/202020/03/2020 
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

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Date published 
Monday, December 21, 2015
 Old rateNew RateDifference
Financial assets and deeming01/01/202020/03/2020 
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 rate1.00%1.00%N/A
High deeming rate3.00%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

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Date published 
Monday, December 21, 2015
 Old rateNew RateDifference
Gold card income & asset limits01/01/202020/03/2020 
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

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Date published 
Monday, December 21, 2015
 Old rateNew RateDifference
Other income support thresholds and limits01/01/202020/03/2020 
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

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Date published 
Monday, December 21, 2015
 Old rateNew RateDifference
Disability Pension Rates & Supplements01/01/202020/03/2020 
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

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Date published 
Monday, December 21, 2015
 Old rateNew RateDifference
Disability Pension Allowances01/01/202020/03/2020 
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 factor1.0061.012N/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

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Date published 
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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Military Rehabilitation & Compensation Act (MRCA) Rates & Allowances01/01/202020/03/2020 
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

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Date published 
Monday, December 21, 2015
 Old rateNew RateDifference
SRCA & Other Acts01/01/202020/03/2020 
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 dateN/A20/02/2020N/A
    
SRCA Table 4   
Superannuation amount - CPI only1.10%1.10%N/A
Superannuation amount - CPI PBLCI MTAWE1.10%1.10%N/A
    
SRCA Table 5 Interest 
Specified weekly interest on lump sums2.52%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 $               -  

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