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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.