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This table shows the current maximum rates for RAA (1.1.R.150) in dollars per fortnight.
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Status |
Rate |
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Single |
18.20 |
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Partnered-each |
15.60 |
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Partnered - illness separated couple (1.1.I.04), respite care couple (1.1.R.240), or partner imprisoned (1.1.P.70) |
18.20 |
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Each dependent child |
7.30 |
Where a dependant is an FTB or regular care (RC) child of 2 people who qualify for RAA payments, both people will receive the dependent rate of RAA for that child.
These rates are not indexed.
If a person qualifies and the payment is payable, payments are made fortnightly in arrears with the person's main payment.
Chapter 3 of the details the general provisions relating to payability and rates.
Act reference: SSAct Chapter 3 General provisions relating to payability and rates
Policy reference: SS Guide 1.2.7.80 Remote Area Allowance (RAA) - Description, 3.8.8 RAA - Qualification & Payability
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Last reviewed: 5 September 2011
