Unemployment Benefits in Australia.
An example of current benefits available to the unemployed in Australia at September 2009
NEWSTART ALLOWANCE
Maximum fortnightly payment
- $456.00 single, no children
- $493.30 single, with dependent child(ren)
- $493.30 single, aged 60 or over, after nine continuous months on payment
- $411.50 Partnered (each)
- $574.50 single, principal