The Australian Government, through the Department of Human Services, determines a Protected Earnings Amount (PEA) to ensure individuals retain a minimum level of income after tax andchild support deductions. This safeguard is reviewed and adjusted each year on 01 January in line with cost-of-living changes.
From 01 January 2026, the weekly PEA is set at $544.88. Employers and contractors must ensure that this amount remains available to the individual after all applicable deductions are processed.
The Position Statement has been revised to include more details about these legislative updates and the patch availability. We encourage our customers to review the position statement regularly to stay updated. The Position Statement can be found on My Oracle Support, Doc ID 2973834.1.