Veterans and partners to be able to earn more

Veterans and partners who receive the Service Pension, Income Support Supplement or Age Pension and are entitled to the Work Bonus will be able to earn more income from employment before it affects their pension entitlements.

From 1 December 2022, pensioners who are eligible for the Work Bonus will receive a temporary one-off increase of $4,000 to their Work Bonus Bank balance until 31 December 2023. The maximum allowed Work Bonus Bank balance will also temporarily increase from $7,800 to $11,800 until 31 December 2023. 

These changes are intended to improve the financial wellbeing and self-sufficiency of our veterans and families.

More information about the Work Bonus is available on the DVA website.