Family Tax Benefit Part A — child aged 0–12 (maximum rate)
What is it?
Family Tax Benefit Part A — child aged 0–12 (maximum rate) is part of the Family Tax Benefit program — an Australian government benefit. It is available across Australia.
How much can you get?
$227.36 per fortnight (income-tested; actual amount may be lower)
≈ $5,911.36 per year before income test
Who can apply?
- Must be: Dependent children
- Residency status: one of — Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen (Special Category Visa), holder of another eligible visa
- Must be: Living in Australia
- Care percentage: 35 or more
- Child's age (years): 12 or less
- Child's age (years): 0 or more
- Must be: Child immunisation met
- Annual family income: less than $118,771
Always check the official source for full and current eligibility requirements.
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