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.
Dependent or independent for Youth Allowance as a job seeker
If you apply for Youth Allowance as a job seeker, we’ll assess you as being either dependent or independent.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
How to manage your Rent Assistance
There are things you need to tell us if you get Rent Assistance.
Payment special rules for Rent Assistance eligibility
If you get certain payments, there are special rules for Rent Assistance.
Starting your claim for JobSeeker Payment
You can start your claim for JobSeeker Payment up to 13 weeks before your circumstances change.
Getting a medical certificate for JobSeeker Payment
Tell us if you can’t work or study for a short time due to a sickness or injury. You’ll also need to give us a medical certificate.
Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
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.