Business structures
Your business structure may affect your and your partner’s payments from us.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
Income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
If you or your partner earn an income or someone gives you money from any source, you need to let us know.
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 1 and 13 weeks.
Seasonal work preclusion period
This applies if you or your partner finished seasonal, contract or intermittent work within 6 months of submitting your claim.
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
Distance and online education
If you study by distance education, you need to do an approved course with an approved education provider.
Change of circumstances while getting Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
You must tell us if things change when you’re getting Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices as it may affect your payment.
Keep track of your Centrepay deductions
You should check your deductions regularly to make sure they're still correct and make changes if needed.