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1.1.S.185 Small debt waiver threshold

Definition

The small debt wavier threshold amount is $250 from 20 March 2026.

The small debt waiver threshold increased on the 20 March 2026 and is to be indexed on 1 July (the indexation day) each year.

Act reference: SSAct section 1237AAA Waiver of small debt, section 1191 CPI Indexation Table, section 1192 Indexation of amounts, section 1193 Indexation factor, section 1194 Rounding off indexed amounts

Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 2) Act 2025 Part 2 Item 13 Application of Amendments

Policy reference: SS Guide 6.7.3.60 Waiver of a small debt

Last reviewed: 20 March 2026

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