Veterans Pension - Partner in residential care with partner in the community (current)
Below are the rates at 1 April 2026 for Veterans Pension married, civil union or de facto couples with a partner in residential care and a partner in the community. The net rates are after tax at "M" or "S" or "SH" or "ST" or "SA". (For information about the secondary tax codes, see tax rates for individuals.)
"M" tax code
Category | Weekly rate | Fortnightly payment (net) | ||
Gross | Net | |||
Partner in community living alone, with or without dependent children. Paid to partner in community as Veterans Pension. | $647.37 | $555.15 | $1,110.30 | |
Partner in community sharing accommodation, with or without dependent children. Paid to partner in community as Veterans Pension. | $595.57 | $512.45 | $1,024.90 | |
"S" tax code
Use this table if the partner in the community has other income and an "S" tax rate (17.5%).
Category | Weekly rate | Fortnightly payment (net) | ||
Gross | Net | |||
Partner in community living alone, with or without dependent children. Paid to partner in community as Veterans Pension. | $647.37 | $534.15 | $1,068.30 | |
Partner in community sharing accommodation, with or without dependent children. Paid to partner in community as Veterans Pension. | $595.57 | $491.45 | $982.90 | |
"SH" tax code
Use this table if the partner in the community has other income and an "SH" tax rate (30%).
Category | Weekly rate | Fortnightly payment (net) | ||
Gross | Net | |||
Partner in community living alone, with or without dependent children. Paid to partner in community as Veterans Pension. | $647.37 | $453.27 | $906.54 | |
Partner in community sharing accommodation, with or without dependent children. Paid to partner in community as Veterans Pension. | $595.57 | $417.07 | $834.14 | |
"ST" tax code
Use this table if the partner in the community has other income and an "ST" tax rate (33%).
Category | Weekly rate | Fortnightly payment (net) | ||
Gross | Net | |||
Partner in community living alone, with or without dependent children. Paid to partner in community as Veterans Pension. | $647.37 | $433.86 | $867.72 | |
Partner in community sharing accommodation, with or without dependent children. Paid to partner in community as Veterans Pension. | $595.57 | $399.22 | $798.44 | |
"SA" tax code
Use this table if the partner in the community has other income and an "SA" tax rate (39%).
Category | Weekly rate | Fortnightly payment (net) | ||
Gross | Net | |||
Partner in community living alone, with or without dependent children. Paid to partner in community as Veterans Pension. | $647.37 | $395.04 | $790.08 | |
Partner in community sharing accommodation, with or without dependent children. Paid to partner in community as Veterans Pension. | $595.57 | $363.52 | $727.04 | |
