The Special Benefit payment in Australia is a means-tested payment that provides assistance to individuals who are in financial hardship and do not qualify for other income support payments or benefits. The amount of Special Benefit payment can vary depending on various factors such as your personal circumstances, income, assets, and other factors considered during … Read more
To be eligible for the Farm Household Allowance (FHA) in Australia, applicants must meet certain criteria. Here are some key factors that may determine eligibility for the Farm Household Allowance: Farming activity: Applicants must be farmers or partners of farmers actively involved in a farming enterprise. This includes primary production activities related to agriculture, fishing, or … Read more
Extreme circumstances refer to highly challenging and exceptional situations that may warrant additional support or intervention. While the specific definition may vary depending on the context, here are a few examples of extreme circumstances: Natural disasters: Events like floods, wildfires, earthquakes, or severe storms that cause significant damage to property, infrastructure, and disrupt the normal … Read more
The zone tax offset is a tax offset for people who are residents of either specified remote areas or isolated areas of Australia. This doesn’t include an offshore oil or gas rig. Remote areas are either Zone A or Zone B areas as specified in the Australian zone list. There are also special areas within these zones. Some new … Read more
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) defines a “remote area” based on specific criteria. The ATO uses the term “remote area” to determine certain tax concessions and allowances available to individuals living in these areas. A remote area is a location that is not in – or adjacent to – an eligible urban area. An eligible … Read more
Telephone Allowance is payable to telephone subscribers who are in Australia. A telephone subscriber is a person who has a telephone line or mobile phone service connected in either their or their partner’s name. To be eligible for Centrelink’s Telephone Allowance, the following criteria must be met: receiving Disability Support Pension (under 21 years of … Read more
A phone allowance is a specific amount of money provided by an employer to an employee to cover the costs associated with using their personal phone for work-related purposes. It is a form of reimbursement for the expenses incurred by the employee in using their phone for work-related communication, such as making business calls, sending … Read more
In Australia, Rent Assistance is a government payment designed to assist individuals and families who rent in the private rental market and receive certain income support payments. The eligibility criteria for Rent Assistance include the following: Receiving an eligible income support payment: You must be receiving a qualifying income support payment to be eligible for … Read more
The rates for the Mobility Allowance in Australia are as follows: A Standard rate of $109.30 per fortnight A Higher Rate of $152.80 per fortnight Standard rate There are 2 ways to get the standard rate of payment. You’ll get $109.30 a fortnight by doing one or more of the following for at least 32 hours … Read more
To qualify for the higher rate of Mobility Allowance in Australia, you must meet specific eligibility criteria. The higher rate is known as the “extended rate” and provides a higher level of financial support. You’ll get a Higher Rate of $152.80 per fortnight if you get one of the following payments: Disability Support Pension Parenting … Read more
