One‑off energy assistance payment
300 One‑off energy assistance payment
A person is qualified for a one‑off energy assistance payment if:
age pension, disability support pension or pension PP (single) is payable to the person on 20 June 2017; and
that pension is so payable because of a claim the person made on or before 20 June 2017; and
the person is residing in Australia on 20 June 2017.
More than one entitlement under this section
A person may receive one payment only under this section, regardless of how many times the person qualifies under this section.
More than one entitlement under this section and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act
If a payment under Part IIIF of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act is paid to a person, no payment under this section can be paid to the person.
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