The Guides to Social Policy Law is a collection of publications designed to assist decision makers administering social policy law. The information contained in this publication is intended only as a guide to relevant legislation/policy. The information is accurate as at the date listed at the bottom of the page, but may be subject to change. To discuss individual circumstances please contact Services Australia.

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20 March 2024 (v1.316)

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1.1.A.220 Approved voluntary work organisation (JSP, YA, PP, SpB) Updated definition.
1.1.D.70 Dependent child Updated permissible child earnings limits.
3.1.2.20 Liquid assets test waiting period Clarified the liquid asset waiting period calculation.
3.3.1.10 Qualification for PA Clarified ceased payment.
3.3.1.20 Issues affecting qualification for PA Clarified ceased payment.
3.3.1.30 Payability of PA Clarified policy.
3.5.2.10 Qualification for DOP Clarified policy.
3.7.4.20 Qualification for CrP - extreme circumstances (domestic & family violence) forcing departure from home Clarified policy.
3.11.2 Job Plans Clarified policy.
3.11.3.30 Voluntary work Clarified policy.
4.8.2.10 Principles for assessing superannuation investments Clarified policy.
5.1.1.20 YA - current rates Updated rates.
5.1.4.40 DOP - current rate Clarified policy.
5.1.4.50 DOP - additional component Clarified policy.
5.1.5.10 DSP - current rates Updated rates.
5.1.7.10 RA - current rates Updated rates and thresholds.
5.1.8.10 Common pension rates Updated to reflect indexation.
5.1.8.20 Common benefit rates Updated rates.
5.1.9.10 Pension supplement - current rates Updated to reflect indexation.
5.2.1.20 Single unemployment & sickness benefit - November 1984 to present date Updated to reflect indexation.
5.2.1.30 Partnered unemployment & sickness benefit - November 1984 to present date Updated to reflect indexation.
5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date Updated to reflect indexation.
5.2.2.15 Historical transitional pension rates payable from 20/09/2009 Updated to reflect indexation.
5.2.3.10 Widow class A, supporting parent's benefit, sole parent pension, PPS - rates from July 1942 to present date Updated to reflect indexation.
5.2.4.50 Parenting payment & associated rates - July 1995 to present date Updated to reflect indexation.
5.2.6.10 RA rates - June 1990 to present date Updated rates and thresholds.
5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates Updated rates.
5.5.2.10 Single person 22 years & over, no dependents, income over $300 per fortnight Updated to reflect legislative change.
5.5.2.20 Single person 22 years & over, no dependents, income $256 & under per fortnight Updated to reflect indexation.
5.5.2.30 Single person 22 years & over, no dependents, paying no rent Updated to reflect indexation.
5.5.2.40 Single person under 22 years, no dependents, income $250 & under per fortnight Updated to reflect indexation.
5.5.2.50 Single person 22 years & over, principal carer of dependent children Updated to reflect indexation.
5.5.3.10 Partnered allowance recipient, partner also receives an allowance, income above free areas Updated to reflect indexation.
5.5.3.30 Partnered JSP recipient, partner's income results in nil rate, or partner not on income support Updated to reflect indexation.
5.5.3.50 Partnered allowance recipient, partner receiving pension Updated to reflect indexation.
5.5.3.60 Partnered allowance recipient - compensation effect on partner Updated to reflect indexation.
5.5.4.10 PPP, partner not a pensioner Updated to reflect indexation.
5.5.4.30 PPP, partner a pensioner, recipient qualifies for PhA Updated to reflect indexation.
5.5.4.40 PPP, compensation effect on partner Updated to reflect indexation.
5.5.4.50 PPS, under age pension age, 2 children Updated to reflect indexation.
5.5.4.60 PPS, over age pension age, 1 child Updated to reflect indexation.
5.5.5 Samples of DRA rate calculations Updated to reflect correct date rates apply for examples.
5.5.5.20 DRA, eligible for JSP, income cut-off does not apply Updated to reflect indexation.
5.5.5.30 DRA, eligible for JSP, income cut-off applies Updated to reflect indexation.
6.2.1 Proof of life certificate (Age, DSP, CP) Updated policy.
10.1.6 Australia's agreements & proof of identity Clarified policy.