Payment special rules for Rent Assistance eligibility
If you get certain payments, there are special rules for Rent Assistance.
Waiting periods
You may have to wait before your payments start.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia
We’ll pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long term basis.
Real estate details form (MOD R)
Use this form to let us know your share of a property's asset value and income.
Personal income test for Youth Allowance for job seekers
We use income tests to see if you’re eligible for a payment and work out how much you’ll get.
Rent types for Rent Assistance
Rent is an amount you pay to live in accommodation someone else owns. There are different types of rent that apply if you get Rent Assistance.
Mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 or older
Find out about your mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 and over.
Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment
To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.
Explanations and formal reviews
Find out what you can do if you want more information or disagree with a decision we've made.