I am a Kiwi and also an Australian Citizen by descent. I'm a single parent of one child planning to move to Australia. I have never lived there before. Will I qualify for Australian benefits straight away or will I still have the two-year stand-down period?

Question

I intend to work full time, but would like know the benefits or assistance available (if any) whether I'm working full-time, part-time or not at all as a single parent.

single-parent · Answer

I ask the above because I would not have been able to support us without in-work tax & family assistance which supplement my income in NZ

kiwi-mark · Answer

Hi, You will be able to receive family and rental assistants straight away.