Accommodation Supplement historical tables : Contents
At 1 April 2008 - Unemployment Benefit and Sickness Benefit
Below are the historical Accommodation Supplement entry thresholds and maximum rates for Unemployment Benefit and Sickness Benefit at 1 April 2008. 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 | |
Single, 18+ years, at home or away from home | $46 | $55 | $145 | $100 | $65 | $45 |
Married, civil union or de facto couple | $77 | $92 | $160 | $125 | $75 | $55 |
Married, civil union or de facto couple, 1+ children | $97 | $117 | $225 | $165 | $120 | $75 |
Sole parent, 1 child | $86 | $104 | $160 | $125 | $75 | $55 |
Sole parent, 2+ children | $86 | $104 | $225 | $165 | $120 | $75 |
Area definitions
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Most recent historical rates
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