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4.2.8.60 Other YA recipients - personal income test & limits

Personal income test & limits

The free area for YA jobseeker recipients is $150 per fortnight. Payment is reduced by 50c for each dollar of income between $150 and $250; payment is reduced by 60c for each dollar of income above $250.

Act reference: SSAct section 1067G-H1 Effect of ordinary income on maximum payment rate

Policy reference: SS Guide 4.2.2 Benefits income test & limits

Last reviewed: 1 July 2022

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