At 1 April 2013 - Young Parent Payment
Below are the Accommodation Supplement entry thresholds and maximum rates for Young Parent Payment at 1 April 2013. These are non-taxable, weekly rates.
Category | Entry threshold | Maximum rate | ||||
Rent or board | Mortgage | Area 1 limit | Area 2 limit | Area 3 limit | Area 4 limit | |
Sole parent, 16 to 17 years, living with or supported by parents or guardians who earn less than the Family Tax Credit threshold, 1 child | $58 | See Note 1 below | $160 | $125 | $75 | $55 |
Sole parent, 16 to 17 years, living with or supported by parents or guardians who earn less than the Family Tax Credit threshold, 2+ children | $58 | See Note 1 below | $225 | $165 | $120 | $75 |
Sole parent, 1 child | $97 | $116 | $160 | $125 | $75 | $55 |
Sole parent, 2+ children | $97 | $116 | $225 | $165 | $120 | $75 |
Married, civil union or de facto couple, 1+ children | $109 | $131 | $225 | $165 | $120 | $75 |
Note 1
The mortgage rate isn't relevant as these clients are living at home or away from home and supported by their parents or guardians.
Area definitions
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Current rates
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