Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
Business structures
Your business structure may affect your and your partner’s payments from us.
Paid Parental Leave counted as income
We treat Paid Parental Leave (PPL) as taxable income. This means Parental Leave Pay counts in your income test for payments from us.
How much NSW Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Mar 2025 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment you can get
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment is a lump sum payment.
Electronic messaging
A service that lets you get important text messages or emails from us. You don’t need an online account for this.
Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment
This was a support payment if you or someone you’re caring for had to self-isolate or quarantine due to COVID-19.
Examples of granny flat interests
We’ve put together some common examples to help you understand how we assess granny flats. These examples don't cover every situation.
Ordinary waiting period
You may have to wait for a week before your payment starts. We will let you know when you claim if this applies to you.
When to claim Youth Allowance for job seekers
When you can submit your claim for Youth Allowance for job seekers depends on your situation. You may be able to start your claim early.
Nth Qld Floods, Jan - Feb 2025 - Disaster Recovery Allowance
Support if you’ve lost income as a direct result of North Queensland floods that started in January - February 2025.