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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1 July 2025 (v1.265)

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1.1.A.70Applicable percentage (CCS)Updated rates and thresholds.
1.1.H.15Higher rate child (CCS)Updated threshold.
1.1.I.70Income Thresholds (CCS)Updated rates and thresholds.
1.1.M.25Maximum amount (FTB advance)Updated rate.
1.2.16Multiple birth allowance (MBA) - descriptionUpdated rates.
2.1.1.13Regular care childClarified policy.
2.1.3.70Recognised health checksClarified policy.
2.2.1FTB eligibility criteria for individualsClarified policy.
2.3.1When an ACO is eligible for FTB for a childClarified policy.
2.12.1SBP eligibility criteriaUpdated rates.
3.1.1.20Current FTB rates & income test amountsUpdated rates.
3.1.6.80Changing the method of collectionClarified policy.
3.1.7.20Estimating maintenance incomeClarified terminology.
3.1.7.21Maintenance income - entitlement methodClarified terminology.
3.1.7.22Maintenance income - disbursement methodClarified terminology.
3.5.1CCS -Combined Annual ATIUpdated to reflect indexation.
3.5.2.10CCS - activity test - generalUpdated income threshold.
3.5.3CCS - Hourly Rate CapsUpdated to reflect indexation.
3.5.4Calculating CCS entitlementUpdated example.
3.6.1FTB Part A - historical ratesUpdated rates.
3.6.3FTB Part B - historical ratesUpdated rates.
3.11NBS rateUpdated rate.
4.6.1.20CCS - determination on effective claimUpdated example.
4.15.1Claims for SBPUpdated example.
6.4.2.20Income test exemptions for individuals in receipt of income supportClarified policy.