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The Department of Social Services adjusts these rates every 20 March and 20 September.
| Pension rates per fortnight | Single | Couple each | Couple combined | Couple each separated due to ill health |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum basic rate | $1,051.30 | $792.50 | $1,585.00 | $1,051.30 |
| Maximum Pension Supplement | $83.60 | $63.00 | $126.00 | $83.60 |
| Energy Supplement | $14.10 | $10.60 | $21.20 | $14.10 |
| TOTAL | $1,149.00 | $866.10 | $1,732.20 | $1,149.00 |
Read about how your relationship changes can affect your payment rate.
Tax on your payment
If you or the person you care for are Age Pension age or above, your Carer Payment is a taxable Centrelink payment. We don’t automatically deduct tax from your payment, but you can ask us to do this for you. This can help you avoid a debt at tax time.
Find out how to deduct tax from your payment.
Carer Supplement
If you get Carer Payment for a period that includes 1 July, we’ll automatically pay you Carer Supplement each year. Find out more about Carer Supplement.