How we assess granny flat interests
You need to tell us the value of the granny flat interest so we can assess if this affects your payments.
Directors fees
Directors fees count towards your income test. They can affect your Centrelink payment.
What the personal assets test is for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices
We use assets tests to help work out if you can get Youth Allowance and how much you’ll get.
Changes to parental income for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices
Changes to your parents’ or guardians' income, and changes to your siblings’ situations can mean your payment rate changes.
Partner Income Test for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices
If you’re independent and you have a partner, we assess their gross income too. This is the income they get before any deductions, like tax.
Independent for Youth Allowance if you’re an orphan
If you’re an orphan, you may be independent for Youth Allowance.
Independent for Youth Allowance if you’re a refugee
If you’re a refugee and your parents don’t live in Australia, you may be independent for Youth Allowance.
Independent for Youth Allowance if it’s unreasonable for you to live at home
If you’re unable to live at home with either of your parents due to extreme circumstances, you may be independent.
Reviewable independence for Youth Allowance for students and Australian apprentices
We might consider you as independent under the reviewable criteria.
Independent for Youth Allowance if you have, or have had, a dependent child
You may be independent for Youth Allowance if you have, or had, a dependent child.