2.2.8 Other labour market & older students verification
Introduction
The following table lists the verification required for the payments/benefits in the other labour markets and older students grouping. If more detail is required about specific verification, the second column indicates where you will find this.
Payment | Verification required | More detail |
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Partner allowance | Proof of identity | 2.2.1 Verifying identity |
Age | 2.2.2 Verifying personal details | |
Income | ||
Residence | 2.2.4 Verifying residence | |
Most recent employment | 1.1.R.80 Recent workforce experience (PA, WA, JSP - cessation of claims for WA exemption) | |
Austudy payment | Proof of identity | 2.2.1 Verifying identity |
Age | 2.2.2 Verifying personal details |
Recent workforce experience (PA, WA)
The assessment of recent workforce experience looks at a recipient's recent active participation in the labour market to decide whether they should be placed on non-activity tested assistance. This information is verified with the recipient at the pre-grant interview.
Employers may be contacted by phone to confirm details of employment if required.