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Social Security Act 2018

Assistance - Winter energy payment

70: Winter energy payment: purpose

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“Why the government gives extra money for heating in winter”

The winter energy payment is money given to help certain people pay for heating their homes during winter. You might get this payment if you need extra help with your heating bills in the colder months. The government gives this money to make sure people can stay warm when it’s cold outside.

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Part 2 Assistance
Winter energy payment

70Winter energy payment: purpose

  1. The purpose of the winter energy payment is to provide targeted financial assistance to help certain people meet their household heating costs during the winter period.

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