Earlier changes

What's new

6 August 2025

Initial stand-down periods

The current initial stand-down periods have been updated with the change to the gross Average Ordinary Time Weekly Wage (AOTWW) rate at 6 August 2025. See:

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4 August 2025

Income Related Rent - income thresholds and AGA changes

For Income Related Rent, the income thresholds increase each year as part of the annual general adjustment (AGA). This can affect the amount of Income Related Rent paid by a small group of non-beneficiary clients. Map has been updated to clarify when MSD should review the Income Related Rent for these clients. See:

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1 August 2025

Lake Alice ex gratia and compensation payments - income and cash asset exemption

From 1 August 2025, the 12-month time limit on the income and cash asset exemption for payments to former patients of the Lake Alice Hospital is being removed, making the exemption permanent. See:

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