Indianinoz Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Hello, One man lost his job and is looking for another job. His wife is already earning about $60,000 plus super in a full time job. Is he entitled to any benefit assuming they have no children and very little asset value? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I think it depends on if he is a citizen or not. Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianinoz Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 (edited) What if he is a Permanent Resident of Australia from 2 years and not citizen? Edited November 22, 2017 by Indianinoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I am pretty sure you need to be a citizen to claim any type of unemployment benefit Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianinoz Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 As far as I know, Permanent Residents over 2 years are entitled to claim provided they fulfill the income and asset tests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus1 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 To get Newstart Allowance you must: be at least 22 and not at age pension age (65 to 67) meet residence rules be unemployed, with income or assets below a certain amount prove you're looking for work not be on strike Residence Rules You must be an Australian resident and be in Australia for 104 weeks before you can get Newstart Allowance. You are an Australian resident if you live in Australia and are either: an Australian citizen a permanent residence visa holder, or a protected Special Category visa (SCV) holder You may be exempt from serving the 104 week period if you: are an Australian citizen arrived in Australia as a refugee hold a specific visa subclass, or became a single parent during the most recent period of time you have spent living in Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianinoz Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, Cerberus1 said: To get Newstart Allowance you must: be at least 22 and not at age pension age (65 to 67) meet residence rules be unemployed, with income or assets below a certain amount prove you're looking for work not be on strike Residence Rules You must be an Australian resident and be in Australia for 104 weeks before you can get Newstart Allowance. You are an Australian resident if you live in Australia and are either: an Australian citizen a permanent residence visa holder, or a protected Special Category visa (SCV) holder You may be exempt from serving the 104 week period if you: are an Australian citizen arrived in Australia as a refugee hold a specific visa subclass, or became a single parent during the most recent period of time you have spent living in Australia Thanks! The person and his wife have negligible assets. The person also has no income. But wife has a full time job with salary about $60,000 plus super Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest263228 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Check out the Income Test allowance to find out if applicable for anything. No assets does not necessary give any entitlement to the public purse. It wouldn't be very much on $60,000 , (if anything)but check out a part allowance towards rent or of a similar nature. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 6 hours ago, Indianinoz said: Hello, One man lost his job and is looking for another job. His wife is already earning about $60,000 plus super in a full time job. Is he entitled to any benefit assuming they have no children and very little asset value? Has he checked with Centrelink to see what they say? https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/newstart-allowance/income-and-asset-limits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 I'm fairly certain given the wife is working he would get nothing from centrelink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, Chicken66 said: I'm fairly certain given the wife is working he would get nothing from centrelink. Yes, I think that would be the case but he should go to Centrelink and get their advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patphillips47 Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, Chicken66 said: I'm fairly certain given the wife is working he would get nothing from centrelink. 2 minutes ago, Toots said: Yes, I think that would be the case but he should go to Centrelink and get their advice. No thats not right he might get something it works on a pro rata basis dependant on the spouses earning with a deduction from payments when earnings are over a certain amount -browse the Centrelink site its all on there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest263228 Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Unlike some countries it doesn't matter how long the husband has worked, providing the initial period of time from entry into the country has been served. No wish to be the bearer of bad news, but I think you will find no payment will be entitled to. But do check them out. Australia is a tad unfair in that. Applies the same if one partner older, wanting to claim pension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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