From 1. February 2018, the cost of annual living amounts will increase in line with Australia’s consumer price index.
From this date, every application where evidence of funds is required should include the updated cost of living amounts in their calculation of funds:
| WHO | From 1.2.2018 | To 1.2.2018 |
| Student /Main applicant | AUD 20290 | AUD 19830 |
| Partner of applicant | AUD 7100 | AUD 6940 |
| Child | AUD 3040 | AUD 2970 |
