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Veteran’s Pension payment rate is increasing

Veteran’s Pension payment rate is increasing

From 1 April 2022, the Veterans' Pension payment rate will increase. 

Any changes to your pension from 1 April will be calculated automatically.

Weekly gross rates

Single living alone rate $538.24
Single sharing accommodation rate $495.10
Relationship rate $408.66
Relationship (partner not receiving superannuation or pension) $774.70
Relationship (partner not receiving superannuation or pension) legacy rate $817.32

The weekly rates for the Veteran's Pension are shown as gross amounts. The exact payment you receive will depend on your own tax circumstances.

Lump sums

Lump Sum Payment on death of veteran $6,608.63
If veteran was, before 1 April 1990, receiving a war veteran’s allowance under the War Pension’s Act 1954 $16,663.12
Lump Sum Payment on death of spouse or partner of veteran $5,039.27

More information

The Veterans' Pension is handled by Work and Income, not Veterans' Affairs. If you have any questions, contact the Veterans’ Pension Centre.

Contact the Veterans' Pension Centre(external link)

More information about Work and Income payment rate changes(external link)

Read the official Notice of Authority

Date

28 March 2022