Demerits and suspensions for not meeting mutual obligation requirements
Job seekers could get demerits and suspensions for not meeting mutual obligation requirements.
What the personal income test for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate is
We use the ABSTUDY personal income test if you’re 16 or older, or an independent Australian Apprentice.
- Asset types
- Gifting
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.
- Assets test for Farm Household Allowance
- Asset types
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
- Top payments
- Parenting Payment
How much Parenting Payment you can get
How much Parenting Payment you can get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances.
- Assets test for Farm Household Allowance
- Asset types
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.
- Family Tax Benefit
- How to manage your payment
Support for grandparent carers
If you’re a grandparent providing ongoing care for your grandchild, there’s support and payments available to help you.
- Family Tax Benefit
- Who can get it
Residence rules for Family Tax Benefit
To be eligible for Family Tax Benefit Part A and Part B you must meet the residence rules.
- Income test for Farm Household Allowance
- Income
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
- Asset types
- Gifting
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.