Activity level and subsidised hours for Child Care Subsidy
Your activity level affects the hours of subsidised care you can get for Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for 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.
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
Newly arrived resident's waiting period
If you’ve recently arrived as a resident in Australia, you may have to wait to get payments or concession cards.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
Who can get Family Tax Benefit
You need to meet eligibility requirements to get Family Tax Benefit (FTB).
Family Tax Benefit when your child is 16 to 19 or stops studying
When your child turns 16 or stops studying after they turn 16, your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) may change.