1.1.F.57 FTB child rate

Definition

The FTB child rate is the maximum rate of FTB Part A payable for a child according to their age before the income and maintenance income tests are applied to an individual's payment.

When a child turns 13, the FTB child rate increases to reflect the additional costs associated with dependent children in this age group.

For children aged 16-19 years, FTB rates also depend on the child's education status. For FTB children aged 16 and 17 who have completed their final year of secondary study, the maximum rate payable is the base FTB child rate (1.1.B.15).

The FTB child rate is also the base rate when:

• the individual or their partner does not take reasonable maintenance action in respect of the child,
• the individual or their partner receive a periodic payment under the law of the Commonwealth that provides an increased rate in respect of the child, or
• the individual or their partner is receiving a periodic payment under a scheme administered by the Commonwealth that provides an increased rate in respect of the child.

Where a shared care determination is made in respect of an FTB child, the FTB child rate is the shared care percentage of the FTB child rate that would otherwise apply.

Act reference: FAAct Schedule 1 Part 2 Division 2 Standard rate, Schedule 1 Part 3 Division 2 Standard rate

Policy reference: FA Guide 3.1.4.20 Standard Rate - FTB Part A Method 1, 3.1.8.10 Method 2 - Calculating the Maximum Rate of FTB Part A

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Last reviewed: 2 January 2013