Carer Allowance is a tax-free income supplement paid to someone who provides daily care and attendance at home to a person over the age of 16 (or under the age of 16 with higher needs) with a disability or medical condition as defined.
Carer Allowance may be paid on top of Carer Payment (taxable) and other payments such as Age Pension. The allowance is not asset or income tested.
Refer to the links below for eligibility requirements.
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Rate of payment
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Fortnightly
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Annualised
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| 1/1/2020 to 31/12/2021 |
$131.90 |
$3,438 |
|
1/1/2019 to 31/12/2019
|
$129.80
|
$3,384
|
|
1/1/2018 to 31/12/2018
|
$127.10
|
$3,313
|
|
1/1/2017 to 31/12/2017
|
$124.70
|
$3,251
|
|
1/1/2016 to 31/12/2016
|
$123.50
|
$3,228
|
|
1/1/2015 to 31/12/2015
|
$121.70
|
$3,172
|
|
1/1/2014 to 31/12/2014
|
$118.20
|
$3,081
|
|
1/1/2013 to 31/12/2013
|
$115.40
|
$3,008
|
|
1/1/2012 to 31/12/2012
|
$114.00
|
$2,980
|
|
1/1/2011 to 31/12/2011
|
$110.00
|
$2,867
|
|
1/1/2010 to 31/12/2010
|
$106.70
|
$2,781
|
|
1/1/2009 to 31/12/2009
|
$105.10
|
$2,740
|
|
1/1/2008 to 31/12/2008
|
$100.60
|
$2,623
|
|
1/1/2007 to 31/12/2007
|
$98.50
|
$2,568
|
|
1/1/2006 to 31/12/2006
|
$94.70
|
$2,469
|