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Disability Support Pension (under age 21)
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Eligibility
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The Disability Support Pension is a payment for people whose physical, intellectual or psychiatric impairment prevents them from working and who are:
> aged 16 or over and under Age Pension age, and
> assessed as not being able to work or be retrained for work of at least 15 hours per week within two years because of your illness, injury or disability, or
> permanently blind, or
> participating in the Supported Wage System (SWS).
Recipients of this pension may also be entitled to additional payments and benefits.
The Disability Support Pension (DSP) is means tested.
The means test limits that apply to DSP under age 21 are different to those of the Age Pension, which apply if aged 21 and over.
Refer to the links below for more details.
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Taxable/Non-Taxable
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The disability Support Pension (if under age pension age) is Non-Taxable. However for people of pension age it is taxable.
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Maximum Rate of Disability Support Pension – Single 2020 and 2021
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The maximum rates below apply if aged under 21 without children. The Age Pension Rates apply if aged 21 and over. Refer to the link below for those rates.
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1/1/2020 to 31/12/2021
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Single, under 18, at home (no children)
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$385.10
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$10,040
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Single, under 18, independent (no children)
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$594.40
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$15,497
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Single, 18-20 years, at home (no children)
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$436.50
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$11,380
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Single, 18-20 years, independent (no children)
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$594.40
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$15,497
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $6.20 per fortnight for eligible single people.
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Maximum Rate of Disability Support Pension – Couples 2020 and 2021
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The maximum rates below apply if you are a member of a couple aged under 21 without children. The Age Pension Rates apply if aged 21 and over. Refer to the link below for those rates.
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1/1/2020 to 31/12/2021
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Member of a couple, (each)
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$594.40
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$15,497
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $3.10 per fortnight for each eligible member of a couple.
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Maximum Rate of Disability Support Pension – Single 2019
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The maximum rates below apply if aged under 21 without children. The Age Pension Rates apply if aged 21 and over. Refer to the link below for those rates.
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1/1/2019 to 31/12/2019
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Single, under 18, at home (no children)
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$379.00
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$9,881
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Single, under 18, independent (no children)
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$585.00
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$15,251
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Single, 18-20 years, at home (no children)
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$429.60
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$11,200
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Single, 18-20 years, independent (no children)
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$585.00
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$15,251
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $6.20 per fortnight for eligible single people.
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Maximum Rate of Disability Support Pension – Couples 2019
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Maximum Rate of Disability Support Pension – Couples 2019
The maximum rates below apply if you are a member of a couple aged under 21 without children. The Age Pension Rates apply if aged 21 and over. Refer to the link below for those rates.
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1/1/2019 to 31/12/2019
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Member of a couple, (each)
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$585.00
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$15,251
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $3.10 per fortnight for each eligible member of a couple.
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Maximum Rate of Disability Support Pension – Single 2018
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The maximum rates below apply if aged under 21 without children. The Age Pension Rates apply if aged 21 and over. Refer to the link below for those rates.
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1/1/2018 to 31/12/2018
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Single, under 18, at home (no children)
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$371.20
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$9,678
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Single, under 18, independent (no children)
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$572.90
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$14,936
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Single, 18-20 years, at home (no children)
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$420.70
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$10,969
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Single, 18-20 years, independent (no children)
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$572.90
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$14,936
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $6.20 per fortnight for eligible single people.
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Maximum Rate of Disability Support Pension – Couples 2018
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The maximum rates below apply if you are a member of a couple aged under 21 without children. The Age Pension Rates apply if aged 21 and over. Refer to the link below for those rates.
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1/1/2018 to 31/12/2018
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Member of a couple, (each)
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$572.90
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$14,936
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $3.10 per fortnight for each eligible member of a couple.
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Maximum Rate of Disability Support Pension – Single 2017
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The maximum rates below apply if aged under 21 without children. The Age Pension Rates apply if aged 21 and over. Refer to the link below for those rates.
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1/1/2017 to 31/12/2017
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Single, under 18, at home (no children)
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$364.20
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$9,495
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Single, under 18, independent (no children)
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$562.20
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$14,657
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Single, 18-20 years, at home (no children)
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$412.80
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$10,762
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Single, 18-20 years, independent (no children)
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$562.20
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$14,657
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $6.20 per fortnight for eligible single people.
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Maximum Rate of Disability Support Pension – Couples 2017
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The maximum rates below apply if you are a member of a couple aged under 21 without children. The Age Pension Rates apply if aged 21 and over. Refer to the link below for those rates.
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1/1/2017 to 31/12/2017
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Member of a couple, (each)
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$562.20
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$14,657
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $3.10 per fortnight for each eligible member of a couple.
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Maximum Rate of Disability Support Pension – Single 2016
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The maximum rates below apply if aged under 21 without children. The Age Pension Rates apply if aged 21 and over. Refer to the link below for those rates.
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1/1/2016 to 31/12/2016
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Single, under 18, at home (no children)
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$360.60
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$9,427
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Single, under 18, independent (no children)
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$556.70
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$14,553
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Single, 18-20 years, at home (no children)
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$408.70
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$10,684
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Single, 18-20 years, independent (no children)
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$556.70
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$14,553
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $6.20 per fortnight for eligible single people.
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Maximum Rate of Disability Support Pension – Couples 2016
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The maximum rates below apply if you are a member of a couple aged under 21 without children. The Age Pension Rates apply if aged 21 and over. Refer to the link below for those rates.
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1/1/2016 to 31/12/2016
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Member of a couple, (each)
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$556.70
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$14,553
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $3.10 per fortnight for each eligible member of a couple.
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Maximum Rate of Disability Support Pension - Single (2011-2015)
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The maximum rates below apply if aged under 21 without children. The Age Pension Rates apply if aged 21 and over. Refer to the link below for those rates.
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1/1/2015 to 31/12/2015
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Single, under 18, at home (no children)
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$355.30
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$9,263
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Single, under 18, independent (no children)
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$548.50
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$14,300
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Single, 18-20 years, at home (no children)
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$402.70
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$10,498
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Single, 18-20 years, independent (no children)
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$548.50
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$14,300
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $6.20 per fortnight for eligible single people.
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1/1/2014 to 31/12/2014
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Single, under 18, at home (no children)
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$345.00
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$8,994
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Single, under 18, independent (no children)
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$532.60
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$13,885
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Single, 18-20 years, at home (no children)
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$391.00
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$10,193
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Single, 18-20 years, not at home (no children)
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$532.60
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$13,885
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $6.20 per fortnight for eligible single people.
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1/1/2013 to 31/12/2013
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Single, under 18, at home (no children)
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$338.40
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$8,822
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Single, under 18, independent (no children)
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$522.90
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$13,632
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Single, 18-20 years, at home (no children)
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$383.60
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$10,000
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Single, 18-20 years, not at home (no children)
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$522.90
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$13,632
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $6.20 per fortnight for eligible single people.
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1/1/2012 to 31/12/2012
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Single, under 18, at home (no children)
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$334.40
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$8,742
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Single, under 18, independent (no children)
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$516.70
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$13,508
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Single, 18-20 years, at home (no children)
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$379.00
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$9,908
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Single, 18-20 years, not at home (no children)
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$516.70
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$13,508
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $6.20 per fortnight for eligible single people.
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1/1/2011 to 31/12/2011
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Single, under 18, at home (no children)
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$322.70
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$8,413
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Single, under 18, independent (no children)
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$498.70
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$13,001
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Single, 18-20 years, at home (no children)
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$365.80
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$9,536
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Single, 18-20 years, not at home (no children)
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$498.70
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$13,001
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $6.00 per fortnight for eligible single people.
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Maximum Rate of Disability Support Pension – Couples (2011-2015)
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The maximum rates below apply if you are a member of a couple aged under 21 without children. The Age Pension Rates apply if aged 21 and over. Refer to the link below for those rates.
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1/1/2015 to 31/12/2015
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Member of a couple, (each)
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$548.50
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$14,300
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $3.10 per fortnight for each eligible member of a couple.
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1/1/2014 to 31/12/2014
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Member of a couple, under 18, (no children)
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$532.60
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$13,885
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Member of a couple, 18-20 years, (no children)
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$532.60
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$13,885
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $3.10 per fortnight for each eligible member of a couple.
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1/1/2013 to 31/12/2013
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Member of a couple, under 18, (no children)
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$522.90
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$13,632
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Member of a couple, 18-20 years, (no children)
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$522.90
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$13,632
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $3.10 per fortnight for each eligible member of a couple.
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1/1/2012 to 31/12/2012
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Member of a couple, under 18, (no children)
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$516.70
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$13,508
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Member of a couple, 18-20 years, (no children)
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$516.70
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$13,508
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $3.10 per fortnight for each eligible member of a couple.
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1/1/2011 to 31/12/2011
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Member of a couple, under 18, (no children)
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$498.70
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$13,002
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Member of a couple, 18-20 years, (no children)
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$498.70
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$13,002
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $3.00 per fortnight for each eligible member of a couple.
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Maximum Rate of Disability Support Pension – Single (2005-2010)
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1/1/2010 to 31/12/2010
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Single, under 18, at home (no children)
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$313.00
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$8,160
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Single, under 18, independent (no children)
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$483.70
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$12,610
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Single, 18-20 years, at home (no children)
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$354.80
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$9,250
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Single, 18-20 years, not at home (no children)
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$483.70
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$12,610
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $6.00 per fortnight for eligible single people.
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1/1/2009 to 31/12/2009
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Single, under 18, at home (no children)
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$308.40
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$8,040
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Single, under 18, independent (no children)
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$476.50
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$12,423
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Single, 18-20 years, at home (no children)
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$349.50
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$9,112
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Single, 18-20 years, not at home (no children)
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$476.50
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$12,423
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $6.00 per fortnight for eligible single people.
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1/1/2008 to 31/12/2008
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Single, under 18, at home (no children)
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$295.10
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$7,694
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Single, under 18, independent (no children)
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$456.00
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$11,889
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Single, 18-20 years, at home (no children)
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$334.50
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$8,721
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Single, 18-20 years, not at home (no children)
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$456.00
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$11,889
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $5.80 per fortnight, for eligible single people.
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1/1/2007 to 31/12/2007
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Single, under 18, at home (no children)
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$289.00
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$7,534
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Single, under 18, independent (no children)
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$446.60
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$11,643
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Single, 18-20 years, at home (no children)
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$327.60
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$8,541
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Single, 18-20 years, not at home (no children)
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$446.60
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$11,643
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $5.80 per fortnight for eligible single people.
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1/1/2006 to 31/12/2006
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Single, under 18, at home (no children)
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$277.90
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$7,245
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Single, under 18, independent (no children)
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$429.40
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$11,195
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Single, 18-20 years, at home (no children)
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$315.00
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$8,212
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Single, 18-20 years, not at home (no children)
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$429.40
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$11,195
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $5.80 per fortnight for eligible single people.
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20/3/2005 to 31/12/2005
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Single, under 18, at home (no children)
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$271.10
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$7,068
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Single, under 18, independent (no children)
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$418.90
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$10,921
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Single, 18-20 years, at home (no children)
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$307.30
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$8,012
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Single, 18-20 years, not at home (no children)
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$418.90
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$10,921
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $5.80 per fortnight for eligible single people.
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Maximum Rate of Disability Support Pension - Couples (2005-2010)
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The maximum rates below apply if you are a member of a couple aged under 21 without children. The Age Pension Rates apply if aged 21 and over. Refer to the link below for those rates.
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20/3/2010 to 31/12/2010
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Member of a couple, under 18, (no children)
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$483.70
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$12,611
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Member of a couple, 18-20 years, (no children)
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$483.70
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$12,611
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $3.00 per fortnight for each eligible member of a couple.
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1/1/2010 to 19/3/2010
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Member of a couple, under 18, (no children)
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$480.60
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$12,530
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Member of a couple, 18-20 years, (no children)
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$480.60
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$12,530
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $3.00 per fortnight for each eligible member of a couple.
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20/9/2009 to 31/12/2009
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Member of a couple, under 18, (no children)
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$476.50
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$12,423
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Member of a couple, 18-20 years, (no children)
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$476.50
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$12,423
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $3.00 per fortnight for each eligible member of a couple.
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1/7/2009 to 19/9/2009
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Member of a couple, under 18, (no children)
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$475.90
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$12,407
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Member of a couple, 18-20 years, (no children)
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$475.90
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$12,407
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $3.00 per fortnight for each eligible member of a couple.
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01/1/2009 to 30/6/2009
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Member of a couple, under 18, (no children)
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$469.50
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$12,241
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Member of a couple, 18-20 years, (no children)
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$469.50
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$12,241
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $3.00 per fortnight for each eligible member of a couple.
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20/3/2008 to 31/12/2008
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Member of a couple, under 18, (no children)
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$456.00
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$11,889
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Member of a couple, 18-20 years, (no children)
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$456.00
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$11,889
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $2.90 per fortnight for each eligible member of a couple.
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1/1/2008 to 19/3/2008
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Member of a couple, under 18, (no children)
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$449.10
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$11,709
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Member of a couple, 18-20 years, (no children)
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$449.10
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$11,709
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $2.90 per fortnight for each eligible member of a couple.
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20/9/2007 to 31/12/2007
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Member of a couple, under 18, (no children)
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$446.60
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$11,643
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Member of a couple, 18-20 years, (no children)
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$446.60
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$11,643
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $2.90 per fortnight for each eligible member of a couple.
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20/3/2007 to 19/9/2007
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Member of a couple, under 18, (no children)
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$438.50
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$11,432
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Member of a couple, 18-20 years, (no children)
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$438.50
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$11,432
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $2.90 per fortnight for each eligible member of a couple.
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20/9/2006 to 19/3/2007
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Member of a couple, under 18, (no children)
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$427.70
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$11,151
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Member of a couple, 18-20 years, (no children)
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$427.70
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$11,151
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $2.90 per fortnight for each eligible member of a couple.
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20/3/2006 to 19/9/2006
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Member of a couple, under 18, (no children)
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$417.20
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$10,877
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Member of a couple, 18-20 years, (no children)
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$417.20
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$10,877
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $2.90 per fortnight for each eligible member of a couple.
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20/9/2005 to 19/3/2006
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Member of a couple, under 18, (no children)
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$408.20
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$10,642
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Member of a couple, 18-20 years, (no children)
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$408.20
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$10,642
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $2.90 per fortnight for each eligible member of a couple.
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20/3/2005 to 19/9/2005
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Disability Support Pension rate*
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Status
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Per fortnight
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Annualised
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Member of a couple, under 18, (no children)
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$397.70
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$10,369
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Member of a couple, 18-20 years, (no children)
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$397.70
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$10,369
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* Add: Pharmaceutical Allowance of $2.90 per fortnight for each eligible member of a couple.
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This page was last edited on 31 December 2020
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