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Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Supporting the Transition to Work) Act 2023
Act No. 106 of 2023 · Assented 28 November 2023
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In brief
Raises the pensioner work bonus balance cap from $7,800 to $11,800 and gives pensioners a $4,000 starting balance, and doubles the period someone keeps concession card access after employment income ends, from 12 weeks to 24.
Who's affected
- Age pensioners doing paid work
- Veterans on service pensions
- People moving from income support into work
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