Current rates effective from 20 March 2021
Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
01/01/2021 | 20/03/2021 | ||
Income support payment rates | |||
Service pension, non-transitional | |||
Single | Fortnightly | ||
Maximum basic rate | $ 860.60 | $ 868.30 | $ 7.70 |
Total pension supplement | $ 69.60 | $ 70.30 | $ 0.70 |
Basic pension supplement | $ 24.20 | $ 24.40 | $ 0.20 |
Minimum pension supplement | $ 37.40 | $ 37.80 | $ 0.50 |
Remaining pension supplement | $ 8.00 | $ 8.10 | $ 0.10 |
Energy supplement | $ 14.10 | $ 14.10 | $ - |
Total service pension | $ 944.30 | $ 952.70 | $ 8.40 |
Fortnightly | |||
Tax exempt pension supplement | $ 45.40 | $ 45.90 | $ 0.50 |
Pension supplement component for pension bonus | $ 24.20 | $ 24.40 | $ 0.20 |
Partnered (each) | Fortnightly | ||
Maximum basic rate | $ 648.70 | $ 654.50 | $ 5.80 |
Total pension supplement | $ 52.50 | $ 53.00 | $ 0.50 |
Basic pension supplement | $ 19.90 | $ 20.10 | $ 0.20 |
Minimum pension supplement | $ 28.20 | $ 28.50 | $ 0.30 |
Remaining pension supplement | $ 4.40 | $ 4.40 | $ - |
Energy supplement | $ 10.60 | $ 10.60 | $ - |
Total service pension | $ 711.80 | $ 718.10 | $ 6.30 |
Fortnightly | |||
Tax exempt pension supplement | $ 32.60 | $ 32.90 | $ 0.30 |
Pension supplement component for pension bonus | $ 19.90 | $ 20.10 | $ 0.20 |
Service pension, transitional | |||
Single | Fortnightly | ||
Basic pension supplement | $ 711.00 | $ 717.40 | $ 6.40 |
Minimum pension supplement | $ 37.40 | $ 37.80 | $ 0.40 |
Remaining pension supplement | $ 26.80 | $ 27.00 | $ 0.20 |
Energy supplement | $ 14.10 | $ 14.10 | $ - |
Total service pension | $ 789.30 | $ 796.30 | $ 7.00 |
Fortnightly | |||
Tax exempt pension supplement | $ 64.20 | $ 64.80 | $ 0.60 |
Pension supplement component for pension bonus | $ 24.20 | $ 24.40 | $ 0.20 |
Partnered (each) | Fortnightly | ||
Basic pension supplement | $ 594.30 | $ 599.60 | $ 5.30 |
Minimum pension supplement | $ 28.20 | $ 28.50 | $ 0.30 |
Remaining pension supplement | $ 3.70 | $ 3.70 | $ 0.00 |
Energy supplement | $ 10.60 | $ 10.60 | $ - |
Total service pension | $ 636.80 | $ 642.40 | $ 5.60 |
Fortnightly | |||
Tax exempt pension supplement | $ 31.90 | $ 32.20 | $ 0.30 |
Pension supplement component for pension bonus | $ 19.90 | $ 20.10 | $ 0.20 |
Income support supplement | Fortnightly | ||
Ceiling rate | $ 284.20 | $ 286.80 | $ 2.60 |
Minimum payment amount (single) | $ 37.40 | $ 37.80 | $ 0.40 |
Minimum payment amount (partnered) | $ 28.20 | $ 28.50 | $ 0.30 |
Tax exempt amount (single) | $ 37.40 | $ 37.80 | $ 0.40 |
Tax exempt amount (partnered) | $ 28.20 | $ 28.50 | $ 0.30 |
Veteran payment | |||
Single | Fortnightly | ||
Maximum basic rate | $ 952.20 | $ 960.80 | $ 8.60 |
Total pension supplement | $ 69.60 | $ 70.30 | $ 0.70 |
Basic pension supplement | $ 24.20 | $ 24.40 | $ 0.20 |
Minimum pension supplement | $ 37.40 | $ 37.80 | $ 0.40 |
Remaining pension supplement | $ 8.00 | $ 8.10 | $ 0.10 |
Total veteran payment | $ 1,021.80 | $ 1,031.10 | $ 9.30 |
Partnered (each) | Fortnightly | ||
Maximum basic rate | $ 743.80 | $ 750.60 | $ 6.70 |
Total pension supplement | $ 52.50 | $ 53.00 | $ 0.50 |
Basic pension supplement | $ 19.90 | $ 20.10 | $ 0.20 |
Minimum pension supplement | $ 28.20 | $ 28.50 | $ 0.30 |
Remaining pension supplement | $ 4.40 | $ 4.40 | $ - |
Total veteran payment | $ 796.30 | $ 803.60 | $ 7.20 |
Rent assistance | |||
No children | Fortnightly | ||
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care | $ 139.60 | $ 140.80 | $ 1.20 |
Partnered (combined) | $ 131.60 | $ 132.80 | $ 1.20 |
SSA Age Pensioner, shared accommodation | $ 93.07 | $ 93.87 | $ 0.80 |
Rent assistance threshold | |||
No children | Fortnightly | ||
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care | $ 124.60 | $ 125.80 | $ 1.20 |
Partnered (combined) | $ 201.80 | $ 203.60 | $ 1.80 |
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 | $ 2,162.50 | $ 2,181.80 | $ 19.30 |
2 bonus periods | $ 8,649.80 | $ 8,727.00 | $ 77.20 |
3 bonus periods | $ 19,462.10 | $ 19,635.80 | $ 173.70 |
4 bonus periods | $ 34,599.20 | $ 34,908.10 | $ 308.90 |
5 bonus periods | $ 54,061.30 | $ 54,544.00 | $ 482.70 |
Partnered | Lump sum | ||
1 bonus period | $ 1,634.10 | $ 1,648.70 | $ 14.60 |
2 bonus periods | $ 6,536.20 | $ 6,594.90 | $ 58.70 |
3 bonus periods | $ 14,706.50 | $ 14,838.50 | $ 132.00 |
4 bonus periods | $ 26,144.90 | $ 26,379.60 | $ 234.70 |
5 bonus periods | $ 40,851.50 | $ 41,218.10 | $ 366.60 |
Advance payments | |||
Lump sum | Lump sum | ||
Minimum advance, single | $ 446.40 | $ 450.40 | $ 4.00 |
Maximum advance, single | $ 1,339.20 | $ 1,351.20 | $ 12.00 |
Minimum advance, partnered (each) | $ 336.50 | $ 339.50 | $ 3.00 |
Maximum advance, partnered (each) | $ 1,009.50 | $ 1,018.50 | $ 9.00 |
Repayments | Fortnightly | ||
Minimum repayment single | $ 34.34 | $ 34.65 | $ 0.31 |
Maximum repayment single | $ 103.02 | $ 103.94 | $ 0.92 |
Minimum repayment partnered (each) | $ 25.88 | $ 26.12 | $ 0.24 |
Maximum repayment partnered (each) | $ 77.65 | $ 78.35 | $ 0.70 |
Energy supplement for certain CSHC and Gold Card holders | Annual | ||
Single | $ 366.60 | $ 366.60 | $ - |
Partnered | $ 275.60 | $ 275.60 | $ - |
Quarterly | |||
Quarter ending | 19/03/2021 | 19/06/2021 | N/A |
Payday | 25/03/2021 | 1/07/2021 | N/A |
Single | $ 90.64 | $ 92.66 | $ 2.02 |
Partnered | $ 68.14 | $ 69.66 | $ 1.52 |
Education Entry Payment | Lump sum | ||
Education Entry Payment | $ 208.00 | $ 208.00 | $ - |
Crisis payment | Per Event | ||
Single rate, including illness separated and respite care | $ 472.15 | $ 476.35 | $ 4.20 |
Partnered (each) | $ 355.90 | $ 359.05 | $ 3.15 |
Dependent child add-on | Fortnightly | ||
Child 12 or younger | $ 128.66 | $ 128.66 | $ - |
Child 13 - 15 years old | $ 185.64 | $ 185.64 | $ - |
Guardian allowance | Fortnightly | ||
Guardian allowance | $ 65.10 | $ 65.10 | $ - |
Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
Income support income limits | 01/01/2021 | 20/03/2021 | |
Income free area | Fortnightly | ||
Single | $ 178.00 | $ 178.00 | $ - |
Partnered (combined), including illness separated and respite care | $ 316.00 | $ 316.00 | $ - |
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 | $ 2,066.60 | $ 2,083.40 | $ 16.80 |
Partnered - combined | $ 3,163.20 | $ 3,188.40 | $ 25.20 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 4,093.20 | $ 4,126.80 | $ 33.60 |
SP with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 2,345.80 | $ 2,365.00 | $ 19.20 |
Partnered - combined | $ 3,426.40 | $ 3,454.00 | $ 27.60 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 4,651.60 | $ 4,690.00 | $ 38.40 |
Income Limit at which ISS ceases (non-transitional) | |||
ISS with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 2,038.40 | $ 2,055.20 | $ 16.80 |
Partnered - combined | $ 3,120.80 | $ 3,146.00 | $ 25.20 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 4,036.80 | $ 4,070.40 | $ 33.60 |
ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 2,317.60 | $ 2,336.80 | $ 19.20 |
Partnered - combined | $ 3,384.00 | $ 3,411.60 | $ 27.60 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 4,595.20 | $ 4,633.60 | $ 38.40 |
Income Limit at which SP/AP ceases (transitional) | |||
SP with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 2,151.25 | $ 2,168.75 | $ 17.50 |
Partnered - combined | $ 3,500.00 | $ 3,528.00 | $ 28.00 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 4,262.50 | $ 4,297.50 | $ 35.00 |
Additional amount per dependent child | $ 24.60 | $ 24.60 | $ - |
SP with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 2,500.25 | $ 2,520.75 | $ 20.50 |
Partnered - combined | $ 3,829.00 | $ 3,860.00 | $ 31.00 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 4,960.50 | $ 5,001.50 | $ 41.00 |
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 | $ 2,116.00 | $ 2,133.50 | $ 17.50 |
Partnered - combined | $ 3,447.00 | $ 3,475.00 | $ 28.00 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 4,192.00 | $ 4,227.00 | $ 35.00 |
Additional amount per dependent child | $ 24.60 | $ 24.60 | $ - |
ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 2,465.00 | $ 2,485.50 | $ 20.50 |
Partnered - combined | $ 3,776.00 | $ 3,807.00 | $ 31.00 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 4,890.00 | $ 4,931.00 | $ 41.00 |
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 | $ 2,221.60 | $ 2,240.20 | $ 18.60 |
Partnered - combined | $ 3,501.20 | $ 3,530.00 | $ 28.80 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 4,403.20 | $ 4,440.40 | $ 37.20 |
VP with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 2,500.80 | $ 2,521.80 | $ 21.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 3,764.40 | $ 3,795.60 | $ 31.20 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 4,961.60 | $ 5,003.60 | $ 42.00 |
Income at which minimum payment paid (non-transitional) | Fortnightly | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 1,963.60 | $ 1,979.60 | $ 16.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 3,008.00 | $ 3,032.00 | $ 24.00 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 3,887.20 | $ 3,919.20 | $ 32.00 |
Income at which minimum payment paid (transitional) | Fortnightly | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 2,022.50 | $ 2,039.00 | $ 16.50 |
Partnered - combined | $ 3,306.00 | $ 3,332.50 | $ 26.50 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 4,005.00 | $ 4,038.00 | $ 33.00 |
Additional amount per dependent child | $ 24.60 | $ 24.60 | $ - |
Income at which minimum payment paid (veteran payment) | Fortnightly | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 2,146.80 | $ 2,164.60 | $ 17.80 |
Partnered - combined | $ 3,388.40 | $ 3,416.00 | $ 27.60 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 4,253.60 | $ 4,289.20 | $ 35.60 |
Adjusted Income at which ISS reduces (non-transitional) | Fortnightly | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 1,470.00 | $ 1,481.60 | $ 11.60 |
Partnered - combined | $ 1,984.00 | $ 1,998.80 | $ 14.80 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 2,900.00 | $ 2,923.20 | $ 23.20 |
Adjusted Income at which ISS reduces (transitional) | Fortnightly | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 1,405.50 | $ 1,416.50 | $ 11.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 2,026.00 | $ 2,041.00 | $ 15.00 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 2,771.00 | $ 2,793.00 | $ 22.00 |
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 | $ 1,092.20 | $ 1,100.50 | $ 8.30 |
Partnered - combined | $ 2,174.60 | $ 2,191.30 | $ 16.70 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 3,090.60 | $ 3,115.70 | $ 25.10 |
ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 1,371.40 | $ 1,382.10 | $ 10.70 |
Partnered - combined | $ 2,437.80 | $ 2,456.90 | $ 19.10 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 3,649.00 | $ 3,678.90 | $ 29.90 |
Adjusted income (excl WWP) at which ISS ceases (transitional) | |||
ISS with no Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 1,169.80 | $ 1,178.80 | $ 9.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 2,500.80 | $ 2,520.30 | $ 19.50 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 3,245.80 | $ 3,272.30 | $ 26.50 |
Additional amount per dependent child | $ 24.60 | $ 24.60 | $ - |
ISS with Maximum Rent Assistance | Fortnightly | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 1,518.80 | $ 1,530.80 | $ 12.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 2,829.80 | $ 2,852.30 | $ 22.50 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 3,943.80 | $ 3,976.30 | $ 32.50 |
Additional amount per dependent child | $ 24.60 | $ 24.60 | $ - |
Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
Income support asset limits | 01/01/2021 | 20/03/2021 | |
Assets value limit | |||
Homeowner | Limit | ||
Single | $ 268,000.00 | $ 268,000.00 | $ - |
Partnered (each) including illness separated and respite care | $ 200,750.00 | $ 200,750.00 | $ - |
Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
Single | $ 482,500.00 | $ 482,500.00 | $ - |
Partnered (each) including illness separated and respite care | $ 308,000.00 | $ 308,000.00 | $ - |
Extra allowable amount | Limit | ||
Extra allowable amount | $ 214,500.00 | $ 214,500.00 | $ - |
Asset Levels at which SP/AP ceases (non-transitional) | |||
Low Limit | Limit | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 583,000.00 | $ 585,750.00 | $ 2,750.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 876,500.00 | $ 880,500.00 | $ 4,000.00 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 1,031,500.00 | $ 1,037,000.00 | $ 5,500.00 |
High Limit (without RA) | Limit | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 797,500.00 | $ 800,250.00 | $ 2,750.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 1,091,000.00 | $ 1,095,000.00 | $ 4,000.00 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 1,246,000.00 | $ 1,251,500.00 | $ 5,500.00 |
Asset Levels at which ISS ceases (non-transitional) | |||
Low Limit | Limit | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 578,250.00 | $ 581,000.00 | $ 2,750.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 869,000.00 | $ 873,500.00 | $ 4,500.00 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 1,022,000.00 | $ 1,027,500.00 | $ 5,500.00 |
High Limit (without RA) | Limit | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 792,750.00 | $ 795,500.00 | $ 2,750.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 1,083,500.00 | $ 1,088,000.00 | $ 4,500.00 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 1,236,500.00 | $ 1,242,000.00 | $ 5,500.00 |
Asset Levels at which SP/AP ceases (transitional) | |||
Low Limit | Limit | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 531,250.00 | $ 533,500.00 | $ 2,250.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 826,500.00 | $ 830,000.00 | $ 3,500.00 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 928,000.00 | $ 932,500.00 | $ 4,500.00 |
High Limit (without RA) | Limit | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 745,750.00 | $ 748,000.00 | $ 2,250.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 1,041,000.00 | $ 1,044,500.00 | $ 3,500.00 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 1,142,500.00 | $ 1,147,000.00 | $ 4,500.00 |
Asset Levels at which ISS ceases (transitional) | |||
Low Limit | Limit | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 526,500.00 | $ 528,750.00 | $ 2,250.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 819,000.00 | $ 823,000.00 | $ 4,000.00 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 918,500.00 | $ 923,000.00 | $ 4,500.00 |
High Limit (without RA) | Limit | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 741,000.00 | $ 743,250.00 | $ 2,250.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 1,033,500.00 | $ 1,037,500.00 | $ 4,000.00 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 1,133,000.00 | $ 1,137,500.00 | $ 4,500.00 |
Asset Levels at which VP ceases | |||
Low Limit | Limit | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 608,750.00 | $ 611,750.00 | $ 3,000.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 932,500.00 | $ 937,500.00 | $ 5,000.00 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 1,083,000.00 | $ 1,089,000.00 | $ 6,000.00 |
High Limit (without RA) | Limit | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 823,250.00 | $ 826,250.00 | $ 3,000.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 1,147,000.00 | $ 1,152,000.00 | $ 5,000.00 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 1,297,500.00 | $ 1,303,500.00 | $ 6,000.00 |
Assets at which minimum payment paid (non-transitional) | |||
Homeowner | Limit | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 565,750.00 | $ 568,500.00 | $ 2,750.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 850,500.00 | $ 854,500.00 | $ 4,000.00 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 997,000.00 | $ 1,002,500.00 | $ 5,500.00 |
Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 780,250.00 | $ 783,000.00 | $ 2,750.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 1,065,000.00 | $ 1,069,000.00 | $ 4,000.00 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 1,211,500.00 | $ 1,217,000.00 | $ 5,500.00 |
Assets at which minimum payment paid (transitional) | |||
Homeowner | Limit | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 514,000.00 | $ 516,250.00 | $ 2,250.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 800,500.00 | $ 804,000.00 | $ 3,500.00 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 893,500.00 | $ 898,000.00 | $ 4,500.00 |
Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 728,500.00 | $ 730,750.00 | $ 2,250.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 1,015,000.00 | $ 1,018,500.00 | $ 3,500.00 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 1,108,000.00 | $ 1,112,500.00 | $ 4,500.00 |
Assets at which minimum payment paid (veteran payment) | |||
Homeowner | Limit | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 596,250.00 | $ 599,250.00 | $ 3,000.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 914,000.00 | $ 918,500.00 | $ 4,500.00 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 1,058,000.00 | $ 1,064,000.00 | $ 6,000.00 |
Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 810,750.00 | $ 813,750.00 | $ 3,000.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 1,128,500.00 | $ 1,133,000.00 | $ 4,500.00 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 1,272,500.00 | $ 1,278,500.00 | $ 6,000.00 |
Assets at which ISS reduces (non-transitional) | |||
Homeowner | Limit | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 483,500.00 | $ 485,500.00 | $ 2,000.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 679,500.00 | $ 682,000.00 | $ 2,500.00 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 832,500.00 | $ 836,500.00 | $ 4,000.00 |
Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 698,000.00 | $ 700,000.00 | $ 2,000.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 894,000.00 | $ 896,500.00 | $ 2,500.00 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 1,047,000.00 | $ 1,051,000.00 | $ 4,000.00 |
Assets at which ISS reduces (transitional) | |||
Homeowner | Limit | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 431,750.00 | $ 433,250.00 | $ 1,500.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 629,500.00 | $ 631,500.00 | $ 2,000.00 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 729,000.00 | $ 732,000.00 | $ 3,000.00 |
Non-homeowner | Limit | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 646,250.00 | $ 647,750.00 | $ 1,500.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 844,000.00 | $ 846,000.00 | $ 2,000.00 |
Illness Separated - combined | $ 943,500.00 | $ 946,500.00 | $ 3,000.00 |
Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
Financial assets and deeming | 01/01/2021 | 20/03/2021 | |
Deeming thresholds | Limit | ||
Single | $ 53,000.00 | $ 53,000.00 | $ - |
Partnered (combined), including illness separated and respite care | $ 88,000.00 | $ 88,000.00 | $ - |
Deeming rates | |||
Low deeming rate | 0.25% | 0.25% | N/A |
High deeming rate | 2.25% | 2.25% | N/A |
Financial asset notification limits (non-transitional) | |||
Single | Limit | ||
Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner) | $ 255,111.11 | $ 255,111.11 | $ - |
Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $ 255,111.11 | $ 255,111.11 | $ - |
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner) | $ 483,750.00 | $ 485,750.00 | $ 2,000.00 |
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $ 654,702.22 | $ 658,284.44 | $ 3,582.22 |
Age pension max rate (homeowner) | $ 252,800.00 | $ 252,800.00 | $ - |
Age pension max rate (non-homeowner) | $ 252,800.00 | $ 252,800.00 | $ - |
Part rate $ variation (income) | $ 2,311.11 | $ 2,311.11 | $ - |
Part rate $ variation (assets) | $ 500.00 | $ 500.00 | $ - |
Partnered - combined | Limit | ||
Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner) | $ 402,000.00 | $ 402,000.00 | $ - |
Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $ 448,000.00 | $ 448,000.00 | $ - |
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner) | $ 680,500.00 | $ 683,000.00 | $ 2,500.00 |
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $ 895,000.00 | $ 897,500.00 | $ 2,500.00 |
Age pension max rate (homeowner) | $ 401,500.00 | $ 401,500.00 | $ - |
Age pension max rate (non-homeowner) | $ 443,377.78 | $ 443,377.78 | $ - |
Part rate $ variation (income) | $ 4,622.22 | $ 4,622.22 | $ - |
Part rate $ variation (assets) | $ 750.00 | $ 750.00 | $ - |
Financial asset notification limits (transitional) | |||
Single | Limit | ||
Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner) | $ 255,688.89 | $ 255,688.89 | $ - |
Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $ 255,688.89 | $ 255,688.89 | $ - |
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner) | $ 436,750.00 | $ 438,250.00 | $ 1,500.00 |
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $ 621,480.00 | $ 624,368.89 | $ 2,888.89 |
Age pension max rate (homeowner) | $ 252,800.00 | $ 252,800.00 | $ - |
Age pension max rate (non-homeowner) | $ 252,800.00 | $ 252,800.00 | $ - |
Part rate $ variation (income) | $ 2,888.89 | $ 2,888.89 | $ - |
Part rate $ variation (assets) | $ 500.00 | $ 500.00 | $ - |
Partnered - combined | Limit | ||
Service pension max rate $ variation (homeowner) | $ 402,500.00 | $ 402,500.00 | $ - |
Service pension max rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $ 449,155.56 | $ 449,155.56 | $ - |
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (homeowner) | $ 637,500.00 | $ 639,500.00 | $ 2,000.00 |
ISS ceiling rate $ variation (non-homeowner) | $ 852,000.00 | $ 854,000.00 | $ 2,000.00 |
Age pension max rate (homeowner) | $ 401,500.00 | $ 401,500.00 | $ - |
Age pension max rate (non-homeowner) | $ 443,377.78 | $ 443,377.78 | $ - |
Part rate $ variation (income) | $ 5,777.78 | $ 5,777.78 | $ - |
Part rate $ variation (assets) | $ 750.00 | $ 750.00 | $ - |
Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
Gold card income & asset limits | 01/01/2021 | 20/03/2021 | |
Income and assets reduction limit | Fortnightly | ||
Single | $ 131.20 | $ 132.40 | $ 1.20 |
Partnered (each), including illness separated and respite care | $ 112.90 | $ 113.90 | $ 1.00 |
Income limit for Gold Card with SP (non-transitional) | Fortnightly | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 440.40 | $ 442.80 | $ 2.40 |
Partnered - each | $ 383.80 | $ 385.80 | $ 2.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 767.60 | $ 771.60 | $ 4.00 |
Income limit for Gold Card with SP (transitional) | |||
Not a Member of a Couple | Fortnightly | ||
No Children | $ 506.00 | $ 509.00 | $ 3.00 |
Additional per child | $ 24.60 | $ 24.60 | $ - |
Partnered - combined | Fortnightly | ||
No Children | $ 880.50 | $ 885.50 | $ 5.00 |
Additional per child | $ 24.60 | $ 24.60 | $ - |
Asset limit for Gold Card with SP | |||
Low Limit | Limit | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 311,750.00 | $ 312,250.00 | $ 500.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 477,000.00 | $ 477,500.00 | $ 500.00 |
High Limit | Limit | ||
Not a Member of a Couple | $ 526,250.00 | $ 526,750.00 | $ 500.00 |
Partnered - combined | $ 691,500.00 | $ 692,000.00 | $ 500.00 |
Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
Other income support thresholds and limits | 01/01/2021 | 20/03/2021 | |
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 | $ 310.73 | $ 313.53 | $ 2.80 |
Partnered, no children | $ 377.27 | $ 380.67 | $ 3.40 |
Primary production attribution threshold | Limit | ||
Primary production attribution threshold (assets) | $ 1,263,250.00 | $ 1,263,250.00 | $ - |
Primary production attribution threshold (annual income) | $ 55,626.00 | $ 55,626.00 | $ - |
Exempt funeral investment threshold | Limit | ||
Exempt funeral investment threshold | $ 13,500.00 | $ 13,500.00 | $ - |
Special disability trust asset limit | Limit | ||
Asset value limit | $ 694,000.00 | $ 694,000.00 | $ - |
Discretationary spending limit | $ 12,500.00 | $ 12,500.00 | $ - |
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) | $ 1,686.30 | $ 1,686.30 | $ - |
Amount per additional child | $ 562.10 | $ 562.10 | $ - |
Aged care | |||
For residents entering care before 1 July 2014 | Fortnightly | ||
Minimum permissible asset value | $ 50,500.00 | $ 51,000.00 | $ 500.00 |
Partially supported resident | $ 129,394.40 | $ 130,580.80 | $ 1,186.40 |
Concessional resident | $ 50,500.00 | $ 51,000.00 | $ 500.00 |
Assisted resident | $ 81,000.00 | $ 81,500.00 | $ 500.00 |
Standard resident contribution-Threshold amount | $ 7,891.00 | $ 7,961.20 | $ 70.20 |
For residents entering care on or after 1 July 2014 | Annual | ||
Minimum Accommodation Payment Asset Value | $ 50,500.00 | $ 51,000.00 | $ 500.00 |
Maximum Accommodation Payment Asset Value | $ 171,535.20 | $ 173,075.20 | $ 1,540.00 |
Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
Disability Pension Rates & Supplements | 01/01/2021 | 20/03/2021 | |
Disability pension | Fortnightly | ||
Special rate | $ 1,430.30 | $ 1,443.20 | $ 12.90 |
Energy supplement | $ 21.50 | $ 21.50 | $ - |
Total | $ 1,451.80 | $ 1,464.70 | $ 12.90 |
Intermediate rate | $ 971.30 | $ 980.10 | $ 8.80 |
Energy supplement | $ 14.50 | $ 14.50 | $ - |
Total | $ 985.80 | $ 994.60 | $ 8.80 |
EDA | $ 790.50 | $ 797.70 | $ 7.20 |
Energy supplement | $ 11.80 | $ 11.80 | $ - |
Total | $ 802.30 | $ 809.50 | $ 7.20 |
General rate 100% | $ 508.50 | $ 513.10 | $ 4.60 |
Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
Total | $ 516.20 | $ 520.80 | $ 4.60 |
General rate 95% | $ 483.08 | $ 487.45 | $ 4.37 |
Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
Total | $ 490.78 | $ 495.15 | $ 4.37 |
General rate 90% | $ 457.65 | $ 461.79 | $ 4.14 |
Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
Total | $ 465.35 | $ 469.49 | $ 4.14 |
General rate 85% | $ 432.23 | $ 436.14 | $ 3.91 |
Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
Total | $ 439.93 | $ 443.84 | $ 3.91 |
General rate 80% | $ 406.80 | $ 410.48 | $ 3.68 |
Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
Total | $ 414.50 | $ 418.18 | $ 3.68 |
General rate 75% | $ 381.38 | $ 384.83 | $ 3.45 |
Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
Total | $ 389.08 | $ 392.53 | $ 3.45 |
General rate 70% | $ 355.95 | $ 359.17 | $ 3.22 |
Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
Total | $ 363.65 | $ 366.87 | $ 3.22 |
General rate 65% | $ 330.53 | $ 333.52 | $ 2.99 |
Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
Total | $ 338.23 | $ 341.22 | $ 2.99 |
General rate 60% | $ 305.10 | $ 307.86 | $ 2.76 |
Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
Total | $ 312.80 | $ 315.56 | $ 2.76 |
General rate 55% | $ 279.68 | $ 282.21 | $ 2.53 |
Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
Total | $ 287.38 | $ 289.91 | $ 2.53 |
General rate 50% | $ 254.25 | $ 256.55 | $ 2.30 |
Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
Total | $ 261.95 | $ 264.25 | $ 2.30 |
General rate 45% | $ 228.83 | $ 230.90 | $ 2.07 |
Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
Total | $ 236.53 | $ 238.60 | $ 2.07 |
General rate 40% | $ 203.40 | $ 205.24 | $ 1.84 |
Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
Total | $ 211.10 | $ 212.94 | $ 1.84 |
General rate 35% | $ 177.98 | $ 179.59 | $ 1.61 |
Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
Total | $ 185.68 | $ 187.29 | $ 1.61 |
General rate 30% | $ 152.55 | $ 153.93 | $ 1.38 |
Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
Total | $ 160.25 | $ 161.63 | $ 1.38 |
General rate 25% | $ 127.13 | $ 128.28 | $ 1.15 |
Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
Total | $ 134.83 | $ 135.98 | $ 1.15 |
General rate 20% | $ 101.70 | $ 102.62 | $ 0.92 |
Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
Total | $ 109.40 | $ 110.32 | $ 0.92 |
General rate 15% | $ 76.28 | $ 76.97 | $ 0.69 |
Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
Total | $ 83.98 | $ 84.67 | $ 0.69 |
General rate 10% | $ 50.85 | $ 51.31 | $ 0.46 |
Energy supplement | $ 7.70 | $ 7.70 | $ - |
Total | $ 58.55 | $ 59.01 | $ 0.46 |
War/Defence Widow(er) Pension | Fortnightly | ||
Extra amount | $ 53.70 | $ 54.20 | $ 0.50 |
Indexed amount | $ 860.60 | $ 868.30 | $ 7.70 |
GST Supplement | $ 31.90 | $ 32.20 | $ 0.30 |
Total excl ES | $ 946.20 | $ 954.70 | $ 8.50 |
Energy supplement | $ 14.20 | $ 14.20 | $ - |
Total | $ 960.40 | $ 968.90 | $ 8.50 |
Orphan pension | Fortnightly | ||
Single | $ 105.90 | $ 105.90 | $ - |
Double | $ 211.60 | $ 211.60 | $ - |
Specific disability amounts | Fortnightly | ||
Items 1-6 | $ 700.70 | $ 707.00 | $ 6.30 |
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 | $ 446.40 | $ 450.40 | $ 4.00 |
Maximum advance, single | $ 1,339.20 | $ 1,351.20 | $ 12.00 |
Minimum advance, partnered (each) | $ 336.50 | $ 339.50 | $ 3.00 |
Maximum advance, partnered (each) | $ 1,009.50 | $ 1,018.50 | $ 9.00 |
Repayments | Fortnightly | ||
Minimum repayment single | $ 34.34 | $ 34.65 | $ 0.31 |
Maximum repayment single | $ 103.02 | $ 103.94 | $ 0.92 |
Minimum repayment partnered (each) | $ 25.88 | $ 26.12 | $ 0.24 |
Maximum repayment partnered (each) | $ 77.65 | $ 78.35 | $ 0.70 |
Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
Disability Pension Allowances | 01/01/2021 | 20/03/2021 | |
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 | $ 930.20 | $ 938.60 | $ 8.40 |
Married rate | $ 701.20 | $ 707.50 | $ 6.30 |
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 | $ 59,136.00 | $ 59,136.00 | $ - |
Indexation factor | |||
Part IV indexation factor | 1.000 | 1.009 | 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 | $ 119.60 | $ 120.70 | $ 1.10 |
Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
Military Rehabilitation & Compensation Act (MRCA) Rates & Allowances | 01/01/2021 | 20/03/2021 | |
MRCA rates | |||
Wholly dependent partner | Weekly | ||
Extra amount | $ 26.85 | $ 27.10 | $ 0.25 |
Base rate | $ 430.30 | $ 434.15 | $ 3.85 |
Supplement | $ 15.95 | $ 16.10 | $ 0.15 |
Total excl ES | $ 473.10 | $ 477.35 | $ 4.25 |
Energy Supplement | $ 7.10 | $ 7.10 | $ - |
Total | $ 480.20 | $ 484.45 | $ 4.25 |
Special rate disability pension | Weekly | ||
Special rate disability pension | $ 715.15 | $ 721.60 | $ 6.45 |
Energy Supplement | $ 10.75 | $ 10.75 | $ - |
Total payment | $ 725.90 | $ 732.35 | $ 6.45 |
Periodic payments | Weekly | ||
Permanent impairment | $ 359.85 | $ 359.85 | $ - |
Energy supplement for permanent impairment | $ 3.80 | $ 3.80 | $ - |
Incapacity commutation limit | $ 231.60 | $ 231.60 | $ - |
Maximum household services | $ 509.53 | $ 509.53 | $ - |
Maximum attendant care services | $ 509.53 | $ 509.53 | $ - |
Eligible young person compensation | $ 154.08 | $ 154.08 | $ - |
Remuneration loading | $ 171.20 | $ 171.20 | $ - |
National Minimum Wage | $ 753.80 | $ 753.80 | $ - |
Reimbursement limits | Lump sum | ||
Financial advice compensation | $ 2,732.49 | $ 2,732.49 | $ - |
Funeral compensation | $ 12,491.46 | $ 12,491.46 | $ - |
Per kilometre | |||
Travel - Specified rate per kilometre | $ 0.68 | $ 0.68 | $ - |
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 | $ 92,640.11 | $ 92,640.11 | $ - |
Additional compensation following death for dependent partner | $ 154,400.19 | $ 154,400.19 | $ - |
Compensation following death for dependent eligible young persons | $ 92,640.11 | $ 92,640.11 | $ - |
For other eligible dependents | $ 92,640.11 | $ 92,640.11 | $ - |
Limit for other eligible dependents | $ 293,360.36 | $ 293,360.36 | $ - |
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 | $ 119.60 | $ 120.70 | $ 1.10 |
Old rate | New Rate | Difference | |
DRCA & Other Acts | 01/01/2021 | 20/03/2021 | |
DRCA lump sums | Lump Sums | ||
Maximum death lump sum - 17(3) | $ 575,364.34 | $ 575,364.34 | $ - |
Maximum death lump sum - 17(4) | $ 575,364.34 | $ 575,364.34 | $ - |
Funeral expenses reimbursement limit - 18(2) | $ 12,491.46 | $ 12,491.46 | $ - |
Maximum lump sum permanent impairment | $ 196,186.69 | $ 196,186.69 | $ - |
Maximum lump sum impairment component - NEL A | $ 36,785.02 | $ 36,785.02 | $ - |
Maximum lump sum non-economic loss component - NEL B | $ 36,785.02 | $ 36,785.02 | $ - |
DRCA weekly payments | Weekly | ||
Death - dependent child - 17(5) | $ 158.23 | $ 158.23 | $ - |
Incapacity - minimum earnings - 19(7) | $ 495.37 | $ 495.37 | $ - |
Incapacity - prescribed person - 19(8) | $ 122.67 | $ 122.67 | $ - |
Incapacity - dependent child - 19(9) | $ 61.28 | $ 61.28 | $ - |
Maximum household services | $ 490.44 | $ 490.44 | $ - |
Maxmium attendant care service | $ 490.44 | $ 490.44 | $ - |
Redemption eligibility ceiling - 30(1) | $ 122.67 | $ 122.67 | $ - |
Redemption eligibility ceiling - 137(1) | $ 122.67 | $ 122.67 | $ - |
Travel for treatment | Per kilometre | ||
Specified rate per kilometre | $ 0.68 | $ 0.68 | $ - |
Incapacity payment limit | Weekly | ||
150% AWOTEFA | $ 2,570.85 | $ 2,567.40 | -$ 3.45 |
Effective date | N/A | 25/02/2021 | N/A |
Superannuation | |||
Superannuation amount - CPI only | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Superannuation amount - CPI PBLCI MTAWE | 0.00% | 0.00% | N/A |
Interest on lump sums | Interest | ||
Specified weekly interest on lump sums | 1.21% | 1.21% | N/A |
Incapacity payment indexation of normal weekly earnings | |||
Indexation of normal weekly earnings (wage price index) | 2.30% | 2.30% | N/A |
DRCA Supplement | Per fortnight | ||
DRCA supplement | $ 6.20 | $ 6.20 | $ - |
Defence Act payments | Lump Sums | ||
Additional death benefit lump sum - spouse | $ 63,521.02 | $ 63,521.02 | $ - |
Addition to maximum SRCA permanent impairment payment used to calculate severe injury adjustment | $ 83,857.46 | $ 83,857.46 | $ - |
Dependent child benefit lump sum limit | $ 93,365.76 | $ 93,365.76 | $ - |
Financial advice lump sum limit | $ 1,768.14 | $ 1,768.14 | $ - |
BNT/BCOF Act | Per fortnight | ||
Pharmaceutical supplement | $ 6.20 | $ 6.20 | $ - |
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