Permanent independence for Youth Allowance for students and Australian apprentices - Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices

You may be permanently independent if you’re 22 or older. You may also be independent if any of the following apply. You:

can show you support yourself through work
are, or have been, married or are in a registered relationship
are in a de facto relationship for at least 12 months, or 6 months in special circumstances
have, or have had, a dependent child.

You may be independent if you’ve supported yourself through paid work.

You may be independent if you are or were married, or in a registered relationship.

You may be independent for Youth Allowance if you’ve been in a de facto relationship for at least 12 months or 6 months in special circumstances.

You may be independent for Youth Allowance if you have, or had, a dependent child.

Permanent independence