You’ll get the allowance with your regular payment each fortnight.
| Your situation | Fortnightly payment amount |
|---|---|
| Single | $6.80 |
| Part of a couple | $3.40 each |
You don’t pay tax on Pharmaceutical Allowance, even if you get it as an advance payment.
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