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Post by oldmanriver on Mar 19, 2013 19:43:07 GMT 7
What is the basic pension rate now, married and single?
I think that having returned to Australia to ensure residency that I will end up with bugger all.If I manage to stay for the next four years then I will have 29 years in the bank.So if I want to live overseas then I get 29/35 this of a single pension.
But if I have a young partner then I only get half the married rate- correct?
How can I support my Khmer princess with this?
Rents in Perth have rocketed in the six months since I was here last,studios that were $250 a week are now more like $330.
I am off to cairns this week to have a look, it seems to be a lovely place with beaches and mountains and cheap rents.But there is bugger all work.However there is a huge influx of Chinese tourists with china southern and china eastern flying in.Now they are talking of flights from Vladivostok with farmers and tractor salesman wanting to recline on deck chairs on the beach.
It's going to be like Pattaya soon, I am going to start a business with deck chairs, tuk tuks and jet skis- it looks like a winner!
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Post by peter on Mar 19, 2013 20:24:53 GMT 7
Hello omr.
For the pension DSP or OAP it is presently per fortnight;
Single; $733.70 plus supplement $61,20 plus clean energy $13,50 .........Total $808.40
Partnered; $553.10 plus supplement $46.10 plus clean energy $10.20.....Total $609.40
Rent allowance now is $123 maximum single rate.
Every capital city in Australia is now unaffordable rent wise for pensioners.
I live in Cairns and its affordable and a pleasant place to live with no need for a car as there is an excellent bus service.
Studios here start from around $140 per week and there are always a dozen or so listed on ....realestate.com.au
The problem in coming to Cairns is where to stay upon arrival and the options are not good.
Backpacker places are all around at $25 a night, two or four to a room, and there are boarding houses slightly better at maybe $40 a night. The best motel deal that I know and first class at that is $55 a night.
Cairns is a bit depressed which is why the rents are low here. Tourism declined, but seems to be level to improving.
Centrelink dole line is 5,000 people but one has to wonder how many as in the line because they want to be, and how many are actively looking for work.
Those looking seriously for work are advised to leave for places with better prospects.
Any more information needed just pm me.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2013 7:15:00 GMT 7
Hello omr. For the pension DSP or OAP it is presently per fortnight; Single; $733.70 plus supplement $61,20 plus clean energy $13,50 .........Total $808.40 Partnered; $553.10 plus supplement $46.10 plus clean energy $10.20.....Total $609.40 Rent allowance now is $123 maximum single rate. Every capital city in Australia is now unaffordable rent wise for pensioners. I live in Cairns and its affordable and a pleasant place to live with no need for a car as there is an excellent bus service. Studios here start from around $140 per week and there are always a dozen or so listed on ....realestate.com.au The problem in coming to Cairns is where to stay upon arrival and the options are not good. Backpacker places are all around at $25 a night, two or four to a room, and there are boarding houses slightly better at maybe $40 a night. The best motel deal that I know and first class at that is $55 a night. Cairns is a bit depressed which is why the rents are low here. Tourism declined, but seems to be level to improving. Centrelink dole line is 5,000 people but one has to wonder how many as in the line because they want to be, and how many are actively looking for work. Those looking seriously for work are advised to leave for places with better prospects. Any more information needed just pm me. Hi Pete:)) Are you sure of those rates Pete; I only get $780.27 now... My last rise was only $7.67... I just checked my file and thats all I get and I am still currently in Australia also, maybe I should call them?  Be safe Pete.. Cheetal |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2013 7:18:47 GMT 7
PS..... It also says at my link with C/L, that the energy suplement is only $2.89 and not as you project here mate.Maybe we all differ, who knows how the buggers think:)) Cheetal...
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Post by roxane on Mar 20, 2013 8:40:31 GMT 7
I am off to cairns this week to have a look, it seems to be a lovely place with beaches and mountains and cheap rents. Careful with Cairns, awfully hot & humid, lasting for months and every year it's getting worse. It wasn't that bad before. I'm really thinking to get the hell out here. |
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Post by carvets on Mar 20, 2013 8:42:32 GMT 7
There seems to be 2 differeing basic pension rates depending on where you look. On the Dept of Human Services website it says basic payment is $712 /fn for single , while using the Rate Estimator on the Centerlink site it says its $733 . I just tried to ring them,....but i can only listen to Vivaldi for so long , and 40 mins is way past my limit.
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Post by reddingo on Mar 20, 2013 9:47:51 GMT 7
Hope this helps people ,this is from the centrelink site and the human sources sit is wrong as they hav'nt updated yet
Your estimate
Fortnightly estimate
Disability Support Pension $733.70
Pensions Supplement $61.20
Rent Assistance $123.00
Clean Energy Supplement $13.50
Estimated Centrelink payment $917.90
Employment income, Other income and Compensation Direct Deductions
$0.00
Deemed Income
$0.01
Gross total estimate $917.91
Estimated taxation liability
$0.00 or 0%
Net total estimate
$917.91
Working Credit 1000 credits
Income Bank balance Not applicable
Work Bonus balance Not applicable
Concession card Pensioner Concession card
I pay rent of $160 wk but I think the maximum rent allowance is paid after rent of $135wk
I too live in Cairns(Trinity Beach) for anyone that lives here and would like to meet up Adrian
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Post by peter on Mar 20, 2013 11:27:24 GMT 7
The above rates are correct and come into effect today March 20, 2013.
Rent allowance is $123 per fortnight and applies at a maximum rent of $273.40. Since my rent is $270 per fortnight I am excluded from rent assistance maximum and am reimbursed less than the $123. My reimbursement is around $121.50
How is that for a bargain? My rent is less than the full reimbursement threshold. Not much of an apartment but perfect if one can adjust. Just a studio based on a motel style format with kitchenette.
Cairns really is a survival haven.
Adrian, I will pm you.
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Post by dinky on Mar 20, 2013 11:34:32 GMT 7
Hope this helps people ,this is from the centrelink site and the human sources sit is wrong as they hav'nt updated yet Your estimate Fortnightly estimate Disability Support Pension $733.70 Pensions Supplement $61.20 Rent Assistance $123.00 Clean Energy Supplement $13.50 Estimated Centrelink payment $917.90 Employment income, Other income and Compensation Direct Deductions $0.00 Deemed Income $0.01 Gross total estimate $917.91 Estimated taxation liability $0.00 or 0% Net total estimate $917.91 Working Credit 1000 credits Income Bank balance Not applicable Work Bonus balance Not applicable Concession card Pensioner Concession card I pay rent of $160 wk but I think the maximum rent allowance is paid after rent of $135wk I too live in Cairns(Trinity Beach) for anyone that lives here and would like to meet up Adrian |
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Post by dinky on Mar 20, 2013 11:38:12 GMT 7
Hi Everyone
Back in 2002 when i got the DSP on the letter it says
Working Credit 1000 credits
What does that mean ?
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Also if i apply for UP do i get assesed as being abel to work 30 hours a week = as i am grandfathered
With Thanks Dinky
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Post by carvets on Mar 20, 2013 11:43:56 GMT 7
The above rates are correct and come into effect today March 20, 2013. Rent allowance is $123 per fortnight and applies at a maximum rent of $273.40. Since my rent is $270 per fortnight I am excluded from rent assistance maximum and am reimbursed less than the $123. My reimbursement is around $121.50 Adrian, I will pm you. I also pay $270/fn but am only getting $114 rent assist. Oh Damn, im going to have to listen to Vivldi again arent i ? |
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Post by flyer on Mar 20, 2013 15:58:45 GMT 7
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Post by baranghope on Mar 20, 2013 16:03:37 GMT 7
Far as I know, it just means if you get a job they will extend your payments to $1,000 extra. Kind of a bonus to help you off welfare and into the workforce. I could be wrong though, given what is being said above.
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Post by latindancer on Mar 20, 2013 17:11:58 GMT 7
You're right.
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Be safe Pete.. Cheetal
