Guest jenny4nails Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Just wondering...... Not that we are pinning our hopes on getting benefit when we land in Oz... ...but just looking on centrelink website, can anyone tell me: When we arrive in QLD with our permanent resident 175 visas, would we be eligible for newstart benefit or would we be subject to the two year newly arrived residents waiting period? We have no children and would be renting, but we would have a lump sum in the bank. Just wondering out of a matter of interest, as I always thought you couldn't claim benefit for the 1st 2 years. :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brickie Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 I always thought you couldn't claim benefit for the 1st 2 years. :huh: Im pretty sure thats how it works, plus if you get a benefit they take into consideration the money in the bank too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Pretty sure that you wont be eligible for any benefits - it certainly looks as if Newstart is one of the benefits under the 2 year rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jenny4nails Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Yep...makes sense. Thank you ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EugeneS Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hi all, I had the same exact question, just out of curiosity.. I see that most people here agree that benefits like Newstart won't be available within first 2 years, but where can I find the exact eligibility conditions? On the Centrelink site, the eligibility conditions are described as follows: You may be eligible for Newstart Allowance if you are: aged 21 years or over, and under Age Pension age, and looking for paid work, and prepared to enter into an Employment Pathway Plan and meet activity test requirements, and not involved in industrial action. So there is no mention about timing.. Could anyone point out what are the exact rules and where they can be found? Thanks! Eugene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DUNSCOMBE FAMILY Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hi Yes YOU CANNOT Claim anything for 2 YEARS YOU must have a perm ant resident Visa , if you have children you can claim family tax A and B depending on your income, everything here is income assessed, Yes the Aussie got it right ,YOU HAVE TO BE SELF SUPPORTED for the first 2 years in Oz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurls Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hi all, I had the same exact question, just out of curiosity.. I see that most people here agree that benefits like Newstart won't be available within first 2 years, but where can I find the exact eligibility conditions? On the Centrelink site, the eligibility conditions are described as follows: You may be eligible for Newstart Allowance if you are: aged 21 years or over, and under Age Pension age, and looking for paid work, and prepared to enter into an Employment Pathway Plan and meet activity test requirements, and not involved in industrial action. So there is no mention about timing.. Could anyone point out what are the exact rules and where they can be found? Thanks! Eugene Have a read of Page 2 of this factsheet...Form 994i - Settlement information for migrants to Australia http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/994i.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodi73red Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 what about if i am a Australian citizen returning to Australia with a English husband and 2 children entitled to Australian citizenship through descent? am I able to receive job seekers until I can find work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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