Cabinet approves revised subsidy framework ahead of Budget tabling
The targeted mechanism narrows eligibility to households below the national median income and will be rolled out across three quarters, beginning with fuel.
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Cabinet approves revised framework
Eligibility narrows to households below the national median income, rolled out over three quarters.
Pilot begins in two states
A six-month pilot tests eligibility screening against the national household database.
Treasury tables first options paper
Three targeting models are presented to the economic council, including an income-tested transfer.
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