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.

5.1.4.10 PP - current rates

Current rates

For the current rate of payment for:

PPS (1.1.P.51), see 5.1.8.10 Common pension rates
PPP (1.1.P.50), see 5.1.8.20 Common benefit rates.

Indexation (1.1.I.100)

For details about indexation of:

PPS, see 5.1.8.10 Common pension rates
PPP, see 5.1.8.20 Common benefit rates.

Timing of payments

Payments are made fortnightly in arrears.

Act reference: SSAct section 503 How to work out a person's PP rate, section 1189 Analysis of Part, section 1190 Indexed and adjusted amounts, section 1191 CPI Indexation Table, section 1192 Indexation of amounts, section 1193 Indexation factor, section 1194 Rounding off indexed amounts, section 1195 Certain indexed amounts to be increased in line with increases in Male Total Average Weekly Earnings

SS(Admin)Act section 43 Payment by instalments

Policy reference: SS Guide 1.2.4.10 Parenting payment (PP) - description, 3.5.1 PP - qualification & payability

Last reviewed: 8 May 2023

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