5.2.4 Families & Parenting

Introduction

This section contains historical rates under the various forms of FA and FAS. It covers other rates such as RA and MAT, and contains some rates paid by Social Security as an agent of the former Department of Community Services and Health. From 1 July 2000 family allowance and FTP were replaced by FTB. Rates from 1 July 2000 can be found in the Family Assistance Guide.

Policy reference: FA Guide 3.6 Historical Rates

In this section

This section contains the following topics:

5.2.4.10 Basic Family Payment, FA Rates (Minimum) - July 1941 to December 1995

5.2.4.20 Family Payment, FA Rates (Non-standard) - October 1973 to Present Date

5.2.4.30 FA, FAS & AFP Rates - December 1987 to June 2000

5.2.4.35 FTP Rates - 1 January 1997 to 30 June 2000

5.2.4.40 RA (families with children) - December 1987 to Present Date

5.2.4.50 Parenting Payment & Associated Rates - July 1995 to Present Date

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Last reviewed: 5 January 2004