EN-2026-07 · consultation · IAP2 consult · MG-11 PL-2026-002 · linked to the MG-11 consultation

Consultation: Regional relief supplement: income free area

Should the income free area rise to $1,050 a fortnight and be indexed each July? Open 27/08/2026 to 17/09/2026.

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SB-2026-010005/09/2026Regional Welfare AlliancenewyesWe support raising the free area to $1,050 and indexing it each July. The taper should also be reviewed so that part-time work is not discouraged. Our members report that hardship requests rise every time the free area falls behind rents.
SB-2026-010108/09/2026P. SandovalnewyesI support raising the free area to $1,050 and indexing it every July. It is only fair. Please make the change from 1 October as proposed.
SB-2026-010208/09/2026R. AchterbergnewyesI support raising the free area to $1,050 and indexing it every July. It is only fair. Please make the change from 1 October as proposed. Thank you.
SB-2026-010309/09/2026M. OkoronewnoI support raising the free area to $1,050 and indexing it every July. It is fair. Please make the change from 1 October as proposed.
SB-2026-010410/09/2026D. WhitfieldnewyesI oppose this. The cost will come out of other programs and the concession already goes to people who do not need it. Ring me on 0412 555 018 or write to 40 Ridge Rd, Kaituna if you want the numbers.
SB-2026-010512/09/2026Small Business ChambernewyesThe chamber supports indexation but the taper rate should change at the same time, or the increase discourages part-time work. Contact office@sbchamber.example for our modelling.

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