One off payment for pensioners in June 2017

I seem to recall an article a while back that related to pensioners receiving a one off payment of around $70 in June 2017 but since then nothing has been said about this payment  Does anyone know if this is still to be paid?  Thanks.

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i heard today that extra would be paid next pay,   next week,   but i dont know the amout,  sorry,  

From Department of Human Services

https://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/news/eligible-recipients-get-one-energy-payment

Eligible recipients get one-off energy payment

15 June 2017

The One-off Energy Assistance Payment will be paid from 26 June 2017.

Energy bills during winter can be hard. This payment helps with these rising costs.

To be eligible, on 20 June 2017 you must reside in Australia and be getting:

• Age Pension
• Parenting Payment Single, or
• Disability Support Pension

You don’t need to do anything or contact us to get this. We’ll pay this into the same bank account that we pay your regular fortnightly payments.

You’ll also get a letter. You may get this payment before you get your letter.

If you’re single, you’ll get $75.00. If you’re partnered, you’ll get $62.50.

You’re not taxed on this and it’s not counted as income.

Thank you

Got $75 put in my bank today ...

Thanks Maggie

I too got my $75.00 in the bank. The electricity bill was $86.00 but I suppose every little bit helps.

Thank you.  Yes every cent counts these days.

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