Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00162:section:5
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Provision Reference: s 5
Character Range: 1690423–1691710

5     Partnered (partner in gaol)         66.33%

Note: For combined couple rate of pension supplement, see subsection 20A(1).

Residents in Australia etc.—election in force
 1065‑BA4 The person's pension supplement amount is the amount worked out as follows:
 (a) work out the amount for the person under point 1065‑BA3 as if the election were not in force;
 (b) from that amount, subtract the person's minimum pension supplement amount.

Persons absent from Australia for more than 6 weeks
1065‑BA5  If the person is not covered by point 1065‑BA2, the person's pension supplement amount is the person's pension supplement basic amount.

Module C—Energy supplement
 1065‑C1 An energy supplement is to be added to the person's maximum basic rate if the person is residing in Australia and:
 (a) is in Australia; or
 (b) is temporarily absent from Australia and has been so for a continuous period not exceeding 6 weeks.
Note: Section 918 may affect the addition of the energy supplement.
 1065‑C2 However, this Module does not apply if quarterly energy supplement is payable to the person.
 1065‑C3 The person's energy supplement is the amount worked out using the following table:

Energy supplement
Item               Person's family situation              Amount of energy supplement