The impairment allowance account is aged as follows:
Overdue by:
More than 90 days
(317)
(358)
Total impairment allowance account
(317)
(358)
All receivables excluding GST receivable from Australian Taxation Office are with entities external to the Australian Government. Credit terms are within 30 days (2011: 30 days).
Loans to State and Territory Governments are made under financial assistance legislation for periods up to 40 years. No security is generally required. Principal is repaid in half yearly instalments over the life of the loan. Interest rates are fixed. Effective interest rates average 9.5% (2011: 9.5%). Principal and interest payments are due twice annually.
Reconciliation of the Impairment Allowance Account: