We update payment rates on 20 September each year in line with the Consumer Price Index.
| Telephone Allowance | Each payment |
|---|---|
| Basic rate | $37.00 |
| Full rate | $54.40 |
Your telephone or internet provider may also offer concessions or discounts.
We don’t tax your Telephone Allowance.
When you get it
You’ll get the allowance every 3 months. The first quarterly payment is on or after all of the following dates:
- 1 January
- 20 March
- 1 July
- 20 September.