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| If you're | The fortnightly payment is |
|---|---|
| Single | $18.20 |
| Couple | $15.60 each |
If you have any dependent children, we’ll pay you an extra $7.30 per fortnight for each one.
This is a tax free allowance.
Income and assets tests
You don’t have to meet an income or asset test.
Zone tax offset
If you get the allowance, you need to reduce dollar for dollar the zone tax offset you’re claiming in your income tax return. Find out more about zone tax offset on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.
Reviews
We’ll review your allowance if you change address.