Australians with disability will receive greater support to help them into work where possible, as a result of legislation passed by the Parliament. This important change will give people with disability the security they need to test their ability to work more hours, without worrying about losing qualification for the disability pension. From 1 July this year, all DSP recipients will be able to work up to 30 hours a week without their payment being suspended or cancelled, subject to the income test. Also, DSP recipients, who have a severe and permanent disability and no future work capacity, will be able to travel overseas for more than 13 weeks while retaining access to their pension.
