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You may qualify for a Newstart Allowance if you are unemployed and aged between 21 and Age Pension age. You must also be prepared to enter into, and comply with, a Preparing for Work Agreement if required.
If you are aged 50 or over, there is a more flexible Activity Test requirement called a Participation Agreement. You must meet all of your Activity Test requirements of actively looking for work and attending job interviews and training. As part of your Mutual Obligation you may have to participate in employment and community activities or training and assistance programs.
This allowance is subject to an income and assets test.
