Work Bonus Scheme for Pensioners

1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022

A single income tested pensioner can earn:

Up to:
Per Fortnight		Per Annum
$300	From Employment Income	$7,800
$180	From Any Income	$4,680
$480	Total Income	$12,480

before having the maximum age pension reduced under the Income Test.

1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021

A single income tested pensioner can earn:

Up to:
Per Fortnight		Per Annum
$300	From Employment Income	$7,800
$178	From Any Income	$4,628
$478	Total Income	$12,428

before having the maximum age pension reduced under the Income Test.

1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020

A single income tested pensioner can earn:

Up to:
Per Fortnight		Per Annum
$300	From Employment Income	$7,800
$174	From Any Income	$4,524
$474	Total Income	$12,324

before having the maximum age pension reduced under the Income Test.

1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019

A single income tested pensioner can earn:

Up to:
Per Fortnight		Per Annum
$250	From Employment Income	$6,500
$172	From Any Income	$4,472
$422	Total Income	$10,972

before having the maximum age pension reduced under the Income Test.

1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018

A single income tested pensioner can earn:

Up to:
Per Fortnight		Per Annum
$250	From Employment Income	$6,500
$168	From Any Income	$4,368
$418	Total Income	$10,868

before having the maximum age pension reduced under the Income Test.

1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017

A single income tested pensioner can earn:

Up to:
Per Fortnight		Per Annum
$250	From Employment Income	$6,500
$164	From Any Income	$4,264
$414	Total Income	$10,764

before having the maximum age pension reduced under the Income Test.

1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016

A single income tested pensioner can earn:

Up to:
Per Fortnight		Per Annum
$250	From Employment Income	$6,500
$162	From Any Income	$4,212
$412	Total Income	$10,712

before having the maximum age pension reduced under the Income Test.

1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015

A single income tested pensioner can earn:

Up to:
Per Fortnight		Per Annum
$250	From Employment Income	$6,500
$160	From Any Income	$4,160
$410	Total Income	$10,660

before having the maximum age pension reduced under the Income Test.

1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014

A single income tested pensioner can earn:

Up to:
Per Fortnight		Per Annum
$250	From Employment Income	$6,500
$156	From Any Income	$4,056
$406	Total Income	$10,556

before having the maximum age pension reduced under the Income Test.

1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013

A single income tested pensioner can earn:

Up to:
Per Fortnight		Per Annum
$250	From Employment Income	$6,500
$152	From Any Income	$3,952
$402	Total Income	$10,452

before having the maximum age pension reduced under the Income Test.

1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012

A single income tested pensioner can earn:

Up to:
Per Fortnight		Per Annum
$250	From Employment Income	$6,500
$150	From Any Income	$3,900
$400	Total Income	$10,400

before having the maximum age pension reduced under the Income Test.

1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022

A pensioner couple that both earn employment income can earn:

Up to:
Per Fortnight		Per Annum
$600	From Employment Income	$15,600
$320	From Any Income	$8,320
$920	Total Income	$23,920

before having the maximum age pension reduced under the Income Test.

A pensioner couple that both earn employment income can earn:

Up to:
Per Fortnight		Per Annum
$600	From Employment Income	$15,600
$316	From Any Income	$8,216
$916	Total Income	$23,816

before having the maximum age pension reduced under the Income Test.

 

1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020

A pensioner couple that both earn employment income can earn:

Up to:
Per Fortnight		Per Annum
$600	From Employment Income	$15,600
$308	From Any Income	$8,008
$908	Total Income	$23,608

before having the maximum age pension reduced under the Income Test.

1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019

A pensioner couple that both earn employment income can earn:

Up to:
Per Fortnight		Per Annum
$500	From Employment Income	$13,000
$304	From Any Income	$7,904
$804	Total Income	$20,904

before having the maximum age pension reduced under the Income Test.

1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018

A pensioner couple that both earn employment income can earn:

Up to:
Per Fortnight		Per Annum
$500	From Employment Income	$13,000
$300	From Any Income	$7,800
$800	Total Income	$20,800

before having the maximum age pension reduced under the Income Test.

1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017

A pensioner couple that both earn employment income can earn:

Up to:
Per Fortnight		Per Annum
$500	From Employment Income	$13,000
$292	From Any Income	$7,592
$792	Total Income	$20,592

before having the maximum age pension reduced under the Income Test.

1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016

A pensioner couple that both earn employment income can earn:

Up to:
Per Fortnight		Per Annum
$500	From Employment Income	$13,000
$288	From Any Income	$7,384
$788	Total Income	$20,384

before having the maximum age pension reduced under the Income Test.

1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015

A pensioner couple that both earn employment income can earn:

Up to:
Per Fortnight		Per Annum
$500	From Employment Income	$13,000
$284	From Any Income	$7,384
$784	Total Income	$20,384

before having the maximum age pension reduced under the Income Test.

1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014

A pensioner couple that both earn employment income can earn:

Up to:
Per Fortnight		Per Annum
$500	From Employment Income	$13,000
$276	From Any Income	$7,176
$776	Total Income	$20,176

before having the maximum age pension reduced under the Income Test.

1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013

A pensioner couple that both earn employment income can earn:

Up to:
Per Fortnight		Per Annum
$500	From Employment Income	$13,000
$268	From Any Income	$6,968
$768	Total Income	$19,968

before having the maximum age pension reduced under the Income Test.

1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012

A pensioner couple that both earn employment income can earn:

Up to:
Per Fortnight		Per Annum
$500	From Employment Income	$13,000
$264	From Any Income	$6,864
$764	Total Income	$19,864

before having the maximum age pension reduced under the Income Test.