6.1.5.3.1 Current dependency lump sum amounts
The current maximum dependency lump sum amount is $783,000. The below tables show the amount distributed based on the number and type of dependant.
Note: References to domestic partners, children and orphan child assume they are dependent on the earnings of a worker who died and that a dependency claim was lodged on or after 5 April 2010.
Orphan child
| Dependants | Amounts Payable |
|---|---|
|
1 orphan child No partner No child |
$783,000 to an orphan child |
|
More than 1 orphan child No partner No child |
Equal shares of $783,000 to each orphan child |
1 or more partners: no children
| Dependants | Amounts Payable |
|---|---|
|
1 partner No children |
$783,000 to the partner |
|
More than 1 partner No children |
Equal shares of $783,000 to each partner |
1 or more partner: 1 child
| Dependants | Amounts Payable |
|---|---|
|
1 child 1 partner |
$78,290 to the child Balance to the partner |
1 or more partners: between 2 & 5 children
| Dependants | Amounts Payable |
|---|---|
|
2 to 5 children 1 partner |
$39,170 to each child Balance to the partner |
|
2 to 5 children More than 1 partner |
$39,170 to each child Balance in equal shares to each partner |
1 or more partners: 6 or more children
| Dependants | Amounts Payable |
|---|---|
|
1 partner 6 or more children |
$587,270 to the partner Balance in equal shares to each child |
|
More than 1 partner 6 or more children |
An equal share of $587,270 to each partner Balance in equal shares to each child |
Dependent child: no partner
| Dependants | Amounts Payable |
|---|---|
|
1 child (not being an orphan) No partner |
The Magistrates’ Court or County Court determines a reasonable share for the dependent. Up to a maximum of $783,000 |
|
2 or more children (not being an orphan) No partner |
The Magistrates’ Court or County Court determines a reasonable share for each dependent. Up to a maximum of $783,000 |
Other dependent person: in addition to partners or children
| Other Dependants | Amounts Payable |
|---|---|
| Dependent partner and children and other person/s are determined dependent. |
The Agent, Self-Insurer or the Magistrates’ Court or County Court determines a reasonable amount for each dependaent. Up to a maximum of $20,000 each |
Other dependent person: no partners or children
| Dependants | Amounts Payable |
|---|---|
| No partner and no children but other person/s are determined dependent. |
The Agent, Self-Insurer or the Magistrates’ Court or County Court determines a reasonable share for each dependant. Up to a maximum of $783,000 |
Worker under 21 years: no partners or children
| Dependants | Amounts Payable |
|---|---|
|
The deceased worker under 21 years and no domestic partner or children. Immediately before the worker’s injury/death the worker contributes to maintenance of the family home or family members. Family members are deemed dependents. |
The Agent, Self-Insurer or the Magistrates’ Court or County Court determines a reasonable share for each dependant. Up to a maximum of $783,000 |