Hon Sue Ellery asks about the commencement date of the 2011 cost-of-living rebate for seniors. Hon Robyn McSweeney confirms the commencement and provides details about the rebate amounts and application periods.

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29 June 2011
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COST-OF-LIVING REBATE — SENIORS
Can the minister confirm that the 2011 cost-of-living rebate to seniors will commence on 15 July 2011? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY

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I thank the honourable member for the question. Yes; we have allowed two lots. We have increased the Seniors Card from 20 hours a week to 25 hours a week; we do not want people to miss out. The first lot was cut off on 31 May, and the second lot will be in the middle of July so that people have time to get in their applications and then receive their bonus of $225 for couples and $150 for singles.
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for the question. Yes; we have allowed two lots. We have increased the Seniors Card from 20 hours a week to 25 hours a week; we do not want people to miss out. The first lot was cut off on 31 May, and the second lot will be in the middle of July so that people have time to get in their applications and then receive their bonus of $225 for couples and $150 for singles.
I thank the honourable member for the question. Yes; we have allowed two lots. We have increased the Seniors Card from 20 hours a week to 25 hours a week; we do not want people to miss out. The first lot was cut off on 31 May, and the second lot will be in the middle of July so that people have time to get in their applications and then receive their bonus of $225 for couples and $150 for singles.

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