Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
Keep track of your Centrepay deductions
You should check your deductions regularly to make sure they're still correct and make changes if needed.
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.
When we pre-fill your information
There are some things you need to know about income, Single Touch Payroll (STP) and other details we pre-fill into reports for you.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
Income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
If you or your partner earn an income or someone gives you money from any source, you need to let us know.
Cancelling your payment online
You may be able to cancel your own payment online. This means you don’t need to visit a service centre or call us.
Limited program schools in Queensland for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance
Information about Limited program schools in Queensland for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance.
Independent for Youth Allowance if it’s unreasonable for you to live at home
If you’re unable to live at home with either of your parents due to extreme circumstances, you may be independent.