Average weekly earnings (AWE) figures for 2024
Average Weekly Earnings (AWE) 2024 $1,775.90
Annual Equivalent of AWE $92,346.80
Average weekly earnings (AWE) means the Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings for the Northern Territory last published by the Australian Statistician before 1 January being the date in respect of which they are required under the Return to Work Act 1986 (the Act) to be assessed. The change to average weekly earnings from 1 January each year has an effect on the following sections of the Act.
Section 65(1B) - Maximum Weekly Benefit
The maximum amount after 26 weeks (150% of AWE) = $2,663.85
Section 65(2)(a) and (3A) Long Term Incapacity - Indexing
Persons in receipt of long term benefits have their entitlement adjusted on 1 January each year. The Multiplying factors are:
| Injury date | AWE at Injury date | Multiplying factor* |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $1,449.30 | 1.2254 |
| 2015 | $1,417.20 | 1.2531 |
| 2016 | $1,513.50 | 1.1734 |
| 2017 | $1,569.70 | 1.1314 |
| 2018 | $1,616.50 | 1.0986 |
| 2019 | $1,668.50 | 1.0644 |
| 2020 | $1,690.30 | 1.0506 |
| 2021 | $1,701.60 | 1.0437 |
| 2022 | $1,695.20 | 1.0476 |
| 2023 | $1,710.30 | 1.0384 |
| 2024 | $1,775.90 | 1.0000 |
*Multiply the workers Normal Weekly Earnings at time of accident by the corresponding multiplying factor.
Section 3B(10) - Worker Definition (household workers)
Earnings threshold for a worker is $355.18 per week (20% of AWE)
Section 3B(14) - Worker Definition (sportspersons)
Earnings threshold for determination of a worker is $60,025.42 (65% of annual equivalent of AWE)
(Persons involved in sporting activities that are paid at a rate of 65% of the annual equivalent of average weekly earnings, or more, are deemed to be workers)
Section 49A(3)(d) - Non Cash Benefit
The maximum payable for electricity, meals or accommodation is $621.57 per week (35% of AWE)
Section 62 and Regulations 6 - Benefits Payable on Death
Funeral $18,469.36 (20% of annual equivalent of AWE)
For injuries prior to 1 July 2015 that result in death, $9,234.68 (10% of annual equivalent of AWE)
Death Benefits $646,427.60 (364 times AWE)
For injuries prior to 1 July 2015 that result in death, $461,734.00 (260 times AWE)
Section 63 - Dependant Children's Benefit
Weekly payment per child is $177.59 (10% of AWE - maximum 10 children)
Section 65(12) - Minimum Long Term Benefit
The basis for calculating the minimum long term benefit is as follows:
Worker $887.95 (50% of AWE)
Dependent Spouse $221.99 (12.5% of AWE)
Prescribed Child $110.99 (6.25% of AWE)
Section 71 - Permanent Impairment
Maximum $369,387.20 (208 times AWE)
For injuries prior to 15 October 1991, maximum $184,693.60 (104 times AWE)
Section 73(3) - Family Counselling
Maximum $2,663.85 (150% AWE)
Claimant kilometre allowance for use of own vehicle
The suggested rate is 42.5 cents per kilometre.
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The Average Weekly Earnings (AWE) figures for 2024 (v6.0 - October 2023)