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8.1.4.20 Other labour market & older students - documentation required

Introduction

The following table lists documentation required with claims for the payments/benefits in the other labour markets and older students grouping. If more detail is required about specific documentation, the third column indicates where you will find this.

Payment type	Documentation required	More detail
Austudy payment	POI	2.2.1 Verifying identity
Austudy payment	proof of age	2.2.2 Verifying personal details

Policy reference: SS Guide 8.1.1 Claim lodgement provisions

Last reviewed: 2 February 2026

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