Hon Sue Ellery asks about the number of single and couple seniors expected to receive the Cost of Living Rebate, the payment date, and the expected increase for the next financial year. The answer provides details on eligibility, application process, payment date and CPI adjustment.

AnsweredQoN 5Legislative Council
Asked
11 November 2008
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Seniors and Volunteering

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(2) How many eligible single seniors will receive this rebate?
(3) How many eligible couple seniors will receive this rebate?
(4) When will this rebate be paid to seniors?
(5) How much do you expect the Cost of Living Rebate to increase for the next financial year?

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Answered
8 December 2008
Responded by
Minister for Seniors and Volunteering
Response time
27 days
(1) The scheme will be launched in early December 2008. All Seniors Card holders will be invited to apply for the Cost of Living Rebate. Applications for the Cost of Living Rebate will be accepted up until 31 March 2009.
(2) All Senior that hold a Western Australian Seniors Card as at 31 March 2009 will receive the Rebate.
(3) As above
(4) The rebate will be paid to the majority of Seniors Card Holders on the 31 March 2009.
(5) The Cost of Living Rebate for 2010 will be adjusted by the Consumer Price Index.
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