Australian Newstart Allowance Rates July 2017.
Newstart Allowance is a welfare benefit for the Unemployed
.
| If you are: | Maximum fortnightly payment is: |
|---|---|
| single, no children | $538.80 |
| single, with a dependent child or children | $582.80 |
| single, aged 60 or over, after 9 continuous months on payment | $582.80 |
| partnered | $486.50 (each) |
There is an income test applicable to this benefit: Income Test for the Newstart Allowance
Australian Newstart Allowance Rates March 2016.
Newstart Allowance is a benefit for the Unemployed
.
| If you are: | Maximum fortnightly payment is: |
|---|---|
| single, no children | $527.60 |
| single, with a dependent child or children | $570.80 |
| single, aged 60 or over, after 9 continuous months on payment | $570.80 |
| partnered | $476.40 (each) |