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6.5 Profiling reviews

Summary

This topic explains profiling and identifies the payments for which profiling has been developed.

Profiling reviews

Profiling is a method of checking a recipient's record for the predictors or characteristics relevant to the service being provided. It identifies if the recipient is at risk of not meeting their obligations and the level of risk.

Profiling provides a better targeting of resources by ensuring recipients who need more assistance receive it.

Profiling has been developed for:

age pension
jobseeker payment
PP (single and partnered)
YA (job seeker, student and apprentices)
disability support pension
carer payment
ABSTUDY
austudy payment
Commonwealth seniors health card
rent assistance
mobility allowance
family tax benefit, and
trust and company.

Last reviewed: 21 September 2026

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