Pension Reform
The Australian Government’s Secure and Sustainable pension reforms are the most significant and widespread in more than 20 years. They will affect all members of the veteran and ex-service community currently receiving income support payments from the government.
- There will be an increase to the income support pension rate.
- A new Pension Supplement will replace four allowances with an increase for singles and couples.
- New indexation arrangements for the base pension will better reflect changes in pensioners’ living costs.
- A Work Bonus will be introduced for pensioners who are of pension age and choose to continue working.
- Changes to the income test will affect how income support is calculated.
For more information, please read this Fact Sheet.
During September, DVA wrote to you explaining how these changes will affect you. Please read your letter so you understand the impact on your pension.
If you need further assistance, please call DVA on 1300 307 901.
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