3.6.3 FTB Part B - historical rates
Summary
This topic contains historical rates of FTB Part B, FTB Part B supplement and ES Part B.
Maximum rate of FTB Part B
An individual’s maximum rate of FTB Part B is determined based on their income (and their partner’s income, where applicable), and the age of the youngest child in the family.
The maximum rate of FTB Part B is payable to single parent families when their income is equal to or below the primary earner income limit.
For couple families, the maximum rate of FTB Part B is reduced by 20c for every dollar that the lower income earner earns above the income free area, provided the higher income earner’s income is not above the primary earner income limit.
Note: FTB Part B supplement was introduced from 1 January 2005. The supplement is a component of the annual maximum FTB Part B rate and is paid after reconciliation. The supplement is not included in the fortnightly rates.
Note: The FTB Part B primary earner income limit of $150,000 was introduced from 1 July 2008. This changed to $100,000 from 1 July 2015. Indexation of the primary earner income limit commenced from 1 July 2021.
The table below shows the maximum FTB part B rate, income free area and primary earner income limit. Rates shown are fortnightly, except where indicated otherwise.
| Date payable from | Youngest child under 5 years ($ pf) |
Youngest child 5 to 15 years (or senior secondary child aged 16 to 18 years) ($ pf) Note A |
Income free area ($ p.a.) |
Primary earner income limit ($ p.a.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2000 | 99.82 | 69.58 | 1,616 | - |
| 01/07/2001 | 105.56 | 73.64 | 1,679 | - |
| 01/07/2002 | 108.78 | 75.88 | 1,752 | - |
| 01/07/2003 | 112.00 | 78.12 | 1,824 | - |
| 01/07/2004 | 114.66 | 79.94 | 4,000 | - |
| 01/07/2005 | 117.60 | 82.04 | 4,088 | - |
| 01/07/2006 | 120.96 | 84.28 | 4,234 | - |
| 01/07/2007 | 125.02 | 87.08 | 4,380 | - |
| 01/07/2008 | 128.80 | 89.74 | 4,526 | 150,000 |
| 01/07/2009 | 133.56 | 93.10 | 4,672 | 150,000 |
| 01/07/2010 | 136.36 | 95.06 | 4,745 | 150,000 |
| 01/07/2011 | 140.00 | 97.58 | 4,891 | 150,000 |
| 01/07/2012 | 144.34 | 100.66 | 5,037 | 150,000 |
| 01/07/2013 | 146.44 | 102.20 | 5,183 | 150,000 |
| 01/07/2014 | 150.36 | 105.00 | 5,329 | 150,000 |
| 01/07/2015 | 152.88 | 106.82 | 5,402 | 100,000 |
| 01/07/2016 | 155.54 | 108.64 | 5,475 | 100,000 |
| 01/07/2017 Note B | 155.54 | 108.64 | 5,548 | 100,000 |
| 01/07/2018 | 155.54 | 108.64 | 5,621 | 100,000 |
| 01/07/2019 | 158.34 | 110.60 | 5,694 | 100,000 |
| 01/07/2020 | 161.14 | 112.56 | 5,767 | 100,000 |
| 01/07/2021 | 162.54 | 113.54 | 5,840 | 100,900 |
| 01/07/2022 | 168.28 | 117.46 | 6,059 | 104,432 |
| 01/07/2023 | 181.44 | 126.56 | 6,497 | 112,578 |
Notes
| Note | Explanation |
|---|---|
| A | The rate of FTB Part B is nil if a recipient is a member of a couple and their youngest child is 13 years or older unless they are a grandparent or great-grandparent. |
| B | The Social Services Legislation Amendment Act 2017 paused the FTB Part B rates until 30 June 2019. |
FTB Part B supplement
The FTB Part B supplement is payable at the end of a financial year after reconciliation has occurred. It is a component of the maximum annual rate of FTB Part B, although it cannot be paid fortnightly.
The table below shows the FTB part B supplement rates per year.
| Date payable from | FTB Part B supplement per family ($) |
|---|---|
| 01/07/2004 | 302.95 |
| 01/07/2005 | 306.60 |
| 01/07/2006 | 313.90 |
| 01/07/2007 | 324.85 |
| 01/07/2008 | 335.80 |
| 01/07/2009 | 346.75 |
| 01/07/2010 | 354.05 |
| 01/07/2011 | 354.05 |
| 01/07/2012 | 354.05 |
| 01/07/2013 | 354.05 |
| 01/07/2014 | 354.05 |
| 01/07/2015 | 354.05 |
| 01/07/2016 | 354.05 |
| 01/07/2017 | 357.70 |
| 01/07/2018 | 365.00 |
| 01/07/2019 | 372.30 |
| 01/07/2020 | 379.60 |
| 01/07/2021 | 383.25 |
| 01/07/2022 | 397.85 |
| 01/07/2023 | 430.70 |
ES Part B
The table below shows the standard rates of ES Part B per year.
| Date payable from | Youngest FTB child is under 5 years ($) |
Youngest FTB child is 5 to 18 years ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2013 | 69.35 | 51.10 |
| 01/07/2014 and onwards | 73.00 | 51.10 |
Note: From 1 May 2014 eligibility for FTB was limited to children up to 15 years and 16-19 years and in full-time study.
Note: From 20 September 2014, ES indexation has ceased.
Policy reference: FA Guide 3.1.9 FTB Part B rate calculation