Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Safety Net) Act 2023 (52 of 2023)
Schedule 2 Increase to working age payments
Part 1 Main amendments
Division 1 Disability support pension (under 21)
Social Security Act 1991
2 Point 1066B-B1 (table B)
Repeal the table (not including the notes), substitute:
Table B - Maximum basic rates |
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Column 2
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Column 3
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Column 4
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1 |
Not a member of a couple and person: (a) is under 18 years of age; and (b) is not independent; and (c) is not living away from the person's parental home because of a medical condition of the person |
$9,695.40 |
$372.90 |
2 |
Not a member of a couple and person: (a) is under 18 years of age; and (b) either: (i) is independent; or (ii) is living away from the person's parental home because of a medical condition of the person |
$15,672.80 |
$602.80 |
3 |
Not a member of a couple and person: (a) has reached 18 years of age; and (b) is living at home of parent or parents; and (c) is not independent |
$11,164.40 |
$429.40 |
4 |
Not a member of a couple and person: (a) has reached 18 years of age; and (b) either: (i) is not living at a home of parent or parents; or (ii) is living at a home of parent or parents, but is independent |
$15,672.80 |
$602.80 |
5 |
Partnered |
$15,672.80 |
$602.80 |
6 |
Member of illness separated couple, member of respite care couple or partnered (partner in gaol) |
$15,672.80 |
$602.80 |