What this rule covers
The Social Security (Deeming Threshold Rates) Determination (No. 2) 2026 is a federal instrument registered on the Federal Register of Legislation. The determination is made under the Social Security Act 1991 and is administered by the Department of Social Services.
What deeming rules do
Deeming rules set the assumed rate of return on financial assets - such as bank accounts and shares - that is used to calculate how much social security payment a person receives. The specific threshold amounts and rates set by this determination are not contained in the source summary. The full text of the determination is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01083.
Commencement
The determination came into force on 21 August 2026.
Key actions
- View the full determination text at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01083 to see the specific threshold amounts and rates.
- Set up an alert on the legislation page at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01083 to be notified of any future changes to this rule.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.