Reviews of independence for job seekers, students or Australian Apprentices 110-07020000

This document outlines the procedures for conducting reviews of independence for job seekers, students or Australian Apprentices.

Conducting reviews of independence

This topic covers the procedures for conducting reviews of independence for ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance (YA) customers.

ABSTUDY and YA customers may be granted independent status on a permanent basis or on a reviewable, temporary basis. Customers with a reviewable independent status may have that status reviewed to determine whether or not the customer continues to satisfy the requirements for independence.

Customers with reviewable independent status (for example, Unreasonable to Live at Home (UTLAH)) will have that status reviewed if their circumstances change (for example, they change address or return to the parental home).

Where the requirements for independence are no longer met, a debt may be raised for any excess payments the customer has received.

Contents

Reviews of independence for Youth Allowance (YA)

Reviews of independence for ABSTUDY