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
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
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) |
An example of current benefits available to the unemployed in Australia at September 2009
NEWSTART ALLOWANCE
Maximum fortnightly payment
