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 is a welfare benefit for the Unemployed
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| 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) |
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
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
There are various rebates available in Australia for Solar and other green energy products.
Some benefits are provided by the Federal Government and others are provided by State Governments.
Hot Water Systems
There is a $1,600 rebate for installing a solar hot water system or a $1,000 rebate for installing … Read the rest
An example of current benefits available to the unemployed in Australia at September 2009
NEWSTART ALLOWANCE
Maximum fortnightly payment
