- Top payments
- Income Bank
Who has an Income Bank
You have an Income Bank if you get a certain payment.
- Top payments
- Income Bank
How an Income Bank works
You can earn up to $539 a fortnight under the personal income test before we reduce your payment.
- Top payments
- Income Bank
How to manage Income Bank credits
There’s a maximum number of credits you can have in your Income Bank.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
Rural customers and primary producers
Some rural properties and farms have more than one title or larger blocks than residential properties. The asset test rules are different for these properties.
Private trusts and companies
If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.
- Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
- Who can get it
Allowable time for study while getting Youth Allowance
There’s an allowable time limit on how long you’ll get Youth Allowance. We base it on the minimum time it normally takes to complete your course as a full time student.
Liquid assets waiting period
The liquid assets waiting period is between one and 13 weeks.
Payment and Service Finder
An online tool to see what payments and services you may be eligible for.
Seasonal work preclusion period
This applies if you or your partner finished seasonal, contract or intermittent work within 6 months of submitting your claim.