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UA is paid in 4 instalments in March, June, September and December each year. This table shows the annual rates for UA at 20 March 2013.
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Recipient status |
Rate |
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Single |
$573.20 |
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Partnered - each eligible partner |
$286.60 |
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Partnered - illness separated couple, respite care couple or partner imprisoned |
$573.20 |
UA is indexed to CPI.
A number of changes to UA payability came into effect from 20 September 2009 as a result of the Secure and Sustainable Pension Reform Package. Refer to 3.8.13.
Act reference: SSAct section 1061T Qualification for utilities allowance, section 1061TA When utilities allowance is payable
Policy reference: SS Guide 1.2.7.130 Utilities Allowance (UA) - Description, 3.8.13 UA - Qualification & Payability, 3.12.1 Pension Supplement - Qualification & Payability
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Last reviewed: 13 May 2013
