$750 Coronavirus Stimulus Payment

$750 Stimulus Payment to Pensioners and Social Security Recipients.

From the 31st March 2020, the Australian Government will make a $750 one-off payment to people receiving certain Australian Benefit payments.
The stimulus beneficiaries include those who receive the Age Pension, Newstart, Youth Allowance, Austudy, Disability Support Pension, Carers Payment and … Read the rest

Centrelink 4 Year waiting period

Four Year Waiting Period for Unemployment Benefits.

For many new arrivals to Australia there is now a waiting period of 208 weeks, or 4 years, before becoming entitled to most government social security benefits, including Unemployment Benefits (Newstart Allowance).

From 1 January 2019, those who were granted … Read the rest

Aussie mums and Ninety per cent tax for a day’s work

Ninety per cent tax for a day’s work: The battle facing Aussie mums.

Is it true?
Will Aussie Mums have to pay 90% tax?

What is the REAL story on 90% Tax?.

It seems it may not be tax after all; this is one part of the story:

  • A woman
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Newstart Allowance Rates March 2019

Australian Newstart Allowance Rates March 2019.

The Australian Newstart Allowance is a welfare benefit for the Unemployed.
It is increased in line with CPI twice a year, in March and September.

The amount you will get paid will depend on your personal situation, such as if you have children and … Read the rest

Newstart Allowance Rates March 2018

Australian Newstart Allowance Rates March 2018.

The Australian Newstart Allowance is a welfare benefit for the Unemployed.
It is increased in line with CPI twice a year, in March and September.

The amount you will get paid will depend on your personal situation, such as if you have children and … Read the rest

Income Test for Newstart Allowance

Income Test for the Newstart Allowance.

The Australian New Start Allowance, a welfare benefit for the unemployed, has its own Income Test which is different to the Income Test for Aged Pensions.

You are allowed to earn up to $104 per fortnight without any deductions, but any earnings over $104 … Read the rest

Newstart Allowance Rates July 2017

Australian Newstart Allowance Rates July 2017.

Newstart Allowance is a welfare benefit for the Unemployed

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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)
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Public Social Housing Income and Asset Limits in Victoria

Income and Asset Thresholds for Social Housing in Victoria, Australia.

Social housing is for people on low incomes who need housing, especially those who have recently experienced homelessness, family violence or have other special needs. It might be provided by the Government or by Community housing providers.

You can apply … Read the rest

Centrelinks 104 week waiting period

Centrelinks Newly arrived resident’s 104 week waiting period.

For many new arrivals to Australia there is a waiting period of 104 weeks, 2 years, before becoming entitled to any government social security benefits.

NOTE: The 2 year waiting period has been increased to 4 years, for those whose residence visa Read the rest