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Payment rates for Newstart Allowance
The payment rates for Newstart Allowance are updated on 20 March and 20 September each year and are a guide only.
| If you are: | Your maximum fortnightly payment is: |
|---|---|
| single, no children | $497.00 |
| single, with a dependent child or children | $537.80 |
| single, aged 60 or over, after nine continuous months on payment | $537.80 |
| partnered (each) | $448.70 |
single principal carer granted activity test exemption for either:
| $683.50 |