# #LegalRuling in the news

October 20, 2026 at 09:00 AM

> Court Rules for Linz Woman in AMS Benefit Dispute · Court Rules Climate Bonus Not Counted as Income · Austrian Court Confirms Legality of ORF Levy

[Court Rules for Linz Woman in AMS Benefit Dispute](<https://austriareport.com/article/court-rules-for-linz-woman-in-ams-benefit-dispute-c8a4b247>)
*October 20, 2026 at 09:00 AM* - The Supreme Administrative Court in Vienna has ordered a recalculation of unemployment benefits based on lower social security deductions.

[Court Rules Climate Bonus Not Counted as Income](<https://austriareport.com/article/court-rules-climate-bonus-not-counted-as-income-7cc9fd94>)
*October 15, 2026 at 06:51 PM* - A Lower Austria court ruled that climate and anti-inflation bonuses cannot be used to reduce basic care services for Ukrainian refugees.

[Austrian Court Confirms Legality of ORF Levy](<https://austriareport.com/article/austrian-court-confirms-legality-of-orf-levy-368fe42a>)
*October 9, 2026 at 12:18 PM* - The Austrian Administrative Court has upheld the mandatory 15.30 Euro monthly household fee, dismissing legal challenges to the levy.