Newstart Allowance

If you are unemployed, Newstart Allowance helps you while you are looking for work and allows you to participate in activities designed to increase your chances of finding work.

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Eligibility for Newstart Residence requirements	Payment rates Additional payments and benefits Income and assets tests How to claim Claim forms	If you leave Australia If you get sick If your circumstances change Finding out more

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Newstart Allowance

Eligibility

Payment & Claiming

Other information