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Note: Applicant for a visa subclass 110.
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Assurance of Support |
No (from 1 January 2012) |
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Permanent Resident |
No |
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Sponsored/Nominated |
Sponsored |
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What Payments Eligible For |
Holders qualify for SpB, but for applications for SpB made from 1 January 2012 holders will no longer have an exemption from the SpB NARWP on the basis that interdependency/spouse/partner visa holders are family members of an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident with more than 2 years continuous residence in Australia.
For applications for SpB from 1 January 2012, temporary interdependency/spouse/partner visa holders will be required to serve the SpB 2 year NARWP unless they have experienced both financial hardship and a substantial change in circumstances beyond their control after arrival in Australia. Refer 3.7.1.20 Payability of SpB. Act reference: SSAct section 729(2)(f)(v) …is the holder of a visa that is in a class of visas…, section 739A(8)(c) ... the visa the person holds is in a class of visas ...
Holders may qualify for a HCC by claim and may be exempt from the HCC NARWP if they are a family member of an Australian citizen or a family member of an Australian permanent resident who has more than 2 years continuous residence in Australia. Act reference: SSAct section 1061ZO(1) A person is qualified for a HCC Social Security Legislation Amendment (Newly Arrived Resident's Waiting Periods and Other Measures) Act 1997, refer to section 3(1)(e) and (g)
May be eligible for CrP, FTB and CCB. Policy reference: SS Guide 3.7.4.10 Qualification for CrP - General Provisions FA Guide 2.1.2.20 Verifying Residence/Citizenship, 2.6.2.20 Australian Residency Exceptions for CCB |
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Last reviewed: 30 April 2012
