5.5.6 Samples of Asset Test Hardship Calculations

Introduction

This section contains examples of calculations under the asset (1.1.A.290) test hardship provisions. All examples use people who are homeowners (section 11(4)). All calculations use limits current as at 1 July 1998 and payment rates as at 20 March 1999.

Act reference: SSAct section 11(4) Homeowner

In this section

This section contains the following topics:

5.5.6.10 Single Unemployed Farmer, No Dependants

5.5.6.20 Couple, 1 Partner Unemployed, Other Self-employed on a Farm Producing No Income

5.5.6.30 Couple, 1 Partner Unemployed, Other Self-employed on a Farm Producing Small Income

5.5.6.40 Couple, 1 Partner Unemployed, Other Self-employed & Other Assets Owned

5.5.6.50 Couple, 1 DSP Recipient, Partner Unemployed, Farm Producing No Income

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Last reviewed: 16 May 2011