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1.1.I.55 Individual PPL income limit

Definition

The individual PPL income limit is:

$151,350 if the reference income year (1.1.R.10) is 2020–21
$156,647 if the reference income year is 2021-22
$168,865 if the reference income year is 2022-23.

The individual PPL income limit is to be indexed on 1 July (the indexation day) each year, commencing on 1 July 2021.

Act reference: PPLAct section 6 The Dictionary, section 41 The individual PPL income limit and family PPL income limit

Policy reference: PPL Guide 2.3 PPL scheme income test for PLP, 1.1.I.50 Indexation of PPL income limits

Last reviewed: 20 September 2023

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