Demerits and penalties for not meeting mutual obligation or participation requirements
Job seekers could get demerits and financial penalties for not meeting mutual obligation.
Change of circumstances while getting Youth allowance for job seekers
You must tell us if things change as it may affect your Youth Allowance for job seekers.
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.
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.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
Business details form (MOD F)
Use this form to let us know about you or your partner's involvement in a business.
Mutual obligation requirements
Mutual obligation requirements are tasks and activities you agree to do while you get some payments from us. Penalties may apply if you don’t meet them.
Youth Allowance income and assets tests
We use income and assets tests to check if you can get Youth Allowance and how much you might get.
FIS retirement information online
We have information online to help you understand retirement.
Help for carers and people with disability to manage their finances
We have free Financial Information Service (FIS) webinars, including what financial help is available if you care for someone or live with disability.