Table 1: describes when the 12 week POG rules apply.
Income Support Payment |
POG payable at standard rate? |
POG payable at higher rate? |
No income support payment |
Yes, if standard 12 week POG rules apply |
No, there is no POG. However, if the customer was previously receiving a higher rate of MOB and stops qualifying due solely to increased income, the higher rate continues to be payable while customer not on an income support payment. |
JobSeeker Payment (JSP) |
Yes, if standard 12 week POG rules apply |
Yes, if higher 12 week POG rules apply |
Austudy |
Yes, if standard 12 week POG rules apply |
No |
ABSTUDY |
Yes, if standard 12 week POG rules apply |
No |
Youth Allowance (job seeker) |
Yes, if standard 12 week POG rules apply |
Yes, if higher 12 week POG rules apply and customer was receiving higher rate of MOB |
Disability Support pension (DSP) |
Yes, if standard 12 week POG rules apply |
Yes, if higher 12 week POG rules apply |
Parenting Payment (Single or Partnered) |
Yes, if standard 12 week POG rules apply |
Yes, if higher 12 week POG rules apply |