Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Safety Net) Act 2023 (52 of 2023)

Column 1

Item

Column 2

Person's family situation

Column 3

Rate A

Column 4

Rate B

1

Not a member of a couple

$180.80

2

Partnered and partner does not have rent increased pension

$170.20

3

Partnered and partner:

(a) is receiving a social security pension; and

(b) has rent increased pension

Half the rate specified in column 4 of item 2

4

Partnered and partner:

(a) is receiving a service pension, income support supplement or a veteran payment; and

(b) has rent increased pension; and

(c) does not have a dependent child or dependent children

Half the rate specified in column 4 of item 2

5

Partnered and partner:

(a) is receiving a service pension, income support supplement or a veteran payment; and

(b) has rent increased pension; and

(c) has 1 or 2 dependent children

$106.80

6

Partnered and partner:

(a) is receiving a service pension, income support supplement or a veteran payment; and

(b) has rent increased pension; and

(c) has 3 or more dependent children

$120.00

7

Partnered - member of an illness separated couple

$180.80

8

Partnered - member of a respite care couple

$180.80

9

Partnered - member of a temporarily separated couple

$170.20

10

Partnered (partner in gaol)

$180.80