Commonwealth Allowance Subscription Service
Each year the APSC operates the Commonwealth Allowance Subscription Service (the Service) which provides subscribing Commonwealth agencies with suggested rates for a range of employment-related allowances. The Service uses an established and proven methodology to provide sensible and practical suggested rates for agencies on a cost recovery basis.
Notices for the allowances are released from December through to June. Once available, the Notices are accessible through GovTEAMS. It is important to note that GovTEAMS does not permit the use of group email addresses, however it is encouraged that one be provided (if applicable) as a contact to ensure continuity of the Service.
The allowances included as part of the Service are:
| Allowance | Proposed Release Date |
|---|---|
Notice 1 of the 6 for the 2024-25 Allowance Subscription Service
| 9 December 2024 |
Notice 2 of the 6 for the 2024-25 Allowance Subscription Service Temporary Accommodation Allowance
| 24 February 2025 |
Notice 3 of the 6 for the 2024-25 Allowance Subscription Service
| 31 March 2025 |
Notice 4 of the 6 for the 2024-25 Allowance Subscription Service
| 28 April 2025 |
Notice 5 of the 6 for the 2024-25 Allowance Subscription Service Travel Allowance – Annual Review
| 30 May 2025 |
Notice 6 of the 6 for the 2024-25 Allowance Subscription Service Remote Locality Allowance
| 27 June 2025 |
Subscription fees
Fees for the Service are provided in the table below. They are also outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). These fees are based on the size of the agency (i.e. the number of employees in the agency) at 31st December in the previous financial year. Please note that fees may change on a yearly basis.
| Number of staff | Subscription Fee (*GST free) |
|---|---|
| 15,000 or more | $12,750.00 |
| 5,000 -14,999 | $9,500.00 |
| 3,500 - 4,999 | $6,000.00 |
| 2,000 - 3,499 | $3,500.00 |
| 500 - 1,999 | $2,550.00 |
| 100 – 499 | $1,600.00 |
| 50 – 99 | $700.00 |
| 0 – 49 | $350.00 |
How to subscribe
To subscribe to the Service, agencies will need to read and complete the required sections within the MoU and return to AllowanceService@apsc.gov.au. The specific sections that require completion are:
- Agency name and ABN (Cover and page 1)
- Date of MoU (page 1)
- MoU Signature page (page 8)
- MoU Contact (page 10)
- Nominees for receipt of the Service (page 12)
- Allowance Subscription Service Tax invoice (page 13)
For further information on the Commonwealth Allowance Subscription Service, please email AllowanceService@apsc.gov.au.