Table 1: this table 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 higher rate MOB and ceased to qualify 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 |