Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period
After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.
Waiting periods for Parenting Payment
You may have to wait before your Parenting Payment starts.
Casual or irregular hours of work for Child Care Subsidy
Casual or irregular work hours may affect your subsidised hours of care for Child Care Subsidy.
Transition to Work activity requirements additional child care subsidy
There are a number of activities that count towards your requirements. These include studying, looking for a job, working or training.
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.
Types of income we apply the Work Bonus to
We apply the Work Bonus to employment and self-employment income. You need to tell us how much you earn so we can apply the Work Bonus and income test.
Independent through work for Youth Allowance as a job seeker
You may be an independent job seeker if you’ve supported yourself through full time paid work.
Independent for ABSTUDY through work
You may be independent if you’ve supported yourself through work.
Independent for ABSTUDY through a work related activity
You may be independent by doing a work related activity. You must have been doing it for at least 3 out of the last 4 years.
Independent for ABSTUDY through full time work
You may be independent if you worked full time. You must have worked an average of 30 hours a week for at least 18 months within any 2 year period.