UA is indexed to increases in the CPI.
The following table shows the annual rates in dollars.
|
Date |
Single |
Partnered (each) |
| 20/03/2005 |
100.00 |
50.00 |
| 20/09/2005 |
101.20 |
50.60 |
| 20/03/2006 |
102.80 |
51.40 |
| 20/09/2006 |
105.20 |
52.60 |
| 20/03/2007 |
106.00 |
53.00 |
| 20/09/2007 |
107.20 |
53.60 |
| 20/03/2008 |
500.00 |
250.00 |
|
20/09/2008 |
514.00 |
257.00 |
|
20/03/2009 |
518.80 |
259.40 |
|
20/09/2009 |
522.00 |
261.00 |
|
20/03/2010 |
530.00 |
265.00 |
|
20/09/2010 |
538.00 |
269.00 |
|
20/03/2011 |
544.00 |
272.00 |
|
20/09/2011 |
557.60 |
278.80 |
Act reference: SSAct section 1061TB Rate of utilities allowance
Policy reference: SS Guide 3.8.13 UA - Qualification & Payability
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Last reviewed: 20 September 2011