Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
When you need an Employment Separation Certificate
If you or your partner stop work, or change from full time to casual work we’ll need an Employment Separation Certificate from you in some circumstances.
Income and assets tests for Parenting Payment
The amount of Parenting Payment you can get depends on your income and assets as well as your partner’s, if you have one.
Private Trust form (MOD PT)
Use this form if in the last 5 years, you or your partner have been involved with or have transferred funds or assets to a private trust that has not been vested.
Work Bonus if you work
If you work, we’ll apply your Work Bonus balance to offset your Work Bonus eligible income. We’ll do this before we apply the income test.
How to claim Mobility Allowance
Complete the following steps to claim Mobility Allowance.
Residence rules for Youth Allowance
To be eligible for Youth Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
Independent for Youth Allowance as a job seeker
If you get Youth Allowance as a job seeker, there are several reasons we may consider you independent.
When and how to tell us about overseas travel if you get Youth Allowance for job seekers
When you get Youth Allowance as a job seeker, you should always tell us if you’re leaving Australia.
Re-entering the workforce after looking for work
Getting back to work after a long break can be challenging. Here are tips and resources to help you move back into the workforce.