Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
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.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
Reviewable independence for Youth Allowance for students and Australian apprentices
We might consider you as independent under the reviewable criteria.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
Higher rates of Youth Allowance when living away from home - students and Australian Apprentices
You may get a higher rate of Youth Allowance if you need to live away from your parents' home. This can be to study, or do your Australian Apprenticeship.
Payment and Service Finder
An online tool to see what payments and services you may be eligible for.
Private trusts and companies
If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.
Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
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.