| Family situation | Fortnightly1 | Yearly1 |
|---|---|---|
Single, 22 or over, no child(ren) |
$771.50 |
$20,059.00 |
Single, 22 or over, dependant children but not the principal carer |
$826.40 |
$21,486.40 |
| Single, principal carer with dependant children2 | $833.20 |
$21,663.20 |
| Single, 55 or over, after 9 months on payment2 | $833.20 |
$21,663.20 |
Member of a couple (each) |
$706.20 |
$18,361.20 |
1 |
Includes Energy Supplement |
2 |
Includes Pharmaceutical allowance of $6.80pf |
| Family situation | Asset threshold |
|---|---|
Single homeowner |
$314,000 |
Single non‑homeowner |
$566,000 |
Couple homeowners (combined) |
$470,000 |
Couple non‑homeowners (combined) |
$722,000 |
Amounts shown are for the period 1 Jul 2024 – 30 Jun 2025.
No payment if assets exceed the asset threshold.
| Family situation | Lower threshold pf | Upper threshold pf | Cut-off threshold pf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single, 22 or over, no child(ren) | $150 | $256 | $1,453.50 |
| Single, 22 or over, dependant children but not the principal carer | $150 | $256 | $1,545.00 |
| Single, principal carer with dependant children1 | $150 | N/A | $2,233.00 |
| Single, 55 or over, after 9 months on payment1 | $150 | $256 | $1,556.34 |
| Member of a couple (each) | $150 | $256 | $1,344.67 |
Amounts shown are for the period 1 Jul 2024 – 19 Sep 2024.
1 |
Includes Pharmaceutical Allowance of $6.80pf. |
Cut-off thresholds are indexed 20 March and 20 September.
Fortnightly income between $150 and $256 reduces fortnightly JobSeeker Payment by 50 cents in the dollar. Income above $256 reduces fortnightly JobSeeker Payment by 60 cents in the dollar.
For single principal carers, with dependant children, income above $150 pf reduces fortnightly JobSeeker Payment by 40 cents in the dollar.
For couples where one receives JobSeeker Payment and the other receives a pension, half the combined income of the couple is applied to the personal income test.
Cut-off limits are higher if client qualifies for rent assistance.
| Partner income test1 | Partner income threshold pf | Partner cut-off threshold2 pf |
|---|---|---|
Client receiving JobSeeker Payment |
$1,345.00 |
$2,522.00 |
Rates shown are for the period 1 Jul 2024 – 19 Sep 2024.
1 |
Partner income test applies where client is a member of a couple and the partner is not a Centrelink or DVA pensioner. Please see the FirstTech Social Security Guide for further information on income testing for couples where one member of the couple is a pensioner. |
2 |
Partner cut-off threshold assumes the client is earning less than $150 pf. For clients receiving JobSeeker Payment, the partner’s fortnightly income that exceeds $1,345 reduces fortnightly JobSeeker Payment by 60 cents in the dollar. This allows a person with income below $150 pf to receive the JobSeeker Payment provided their partner earns less than $2,522.00 pf ($65,572 pa). |
| Status | Fortnightly |
|---|---|
Payable in respect of each person receiving care |
$153.50 |
Indexed 1 January each year.
There is no assets test for Carer Allowance.
| Description | Yearly |
|---|---|
Combined annual income of carer and partner (if any) must be under |
$250,000 |
| Income for Carer Allowance income test |
|---|
| Adjusted taxable income (ATI) |
| Deemed income from account-based pensions held by a client, or partner, who is age 60 or over |
| Adjusted Taxable Income (ATI) |
|---|
Taxable income (disregarding any assessable First Home Super Saver Scheme released amount) |
| + assessable fringe benefits exceeding $1,000 |
| + target foreign income |
| + total net investment loss |
| + tax free Government pensions or benefits |
| + Paid Parental Leave income |
| + reportable superannuation contributions |
| - deductible child maintenance expenditure |
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