Payments
Payment rates
These payment rates for Remote Area Allowance are effective from 20 March 2012.
| If you are | The fortnightly payment is |
|---|---|
| Single | $18.20 |
| Couple | $15.60 each |
| Plus | $7.30 for each dependant child |
Taxation
Remote Area Allowance is not taxed.
Income and assets tests
To receive Remote Area Allowance you do not have to meet income or assets tests.
Zone tax offset
If you receive Remote Area Allowance, the amount of the zone tax offset you would usually receive is reduced dollar-for-dollar.
Payment reviews
Your Remote Area Allowance is reviewed if you change address.
More information
- A guide to Australian Government payments booklet
- Remote Area Allowance payment rates factsheet
- Remote Area Allowance section