There are 2 parts to the parental means test, these are the:
What the parental means test is
We use the parental means test to assess your parents or guardians income to work out if you can get ABSTUDY.
We use the parental means test to assess your parents or guardians income to work out if you can get ABSTUDY.
There are 2 parts to the parental means test, these are the:
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