Reforms to student income support was passed by the Parliament
Age of independence reduced to 24 years
New Student Start-up Scholarship, New Relocation Scholarship start
Parental Income Test threshold for students to receive the maximum rate of Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY will increase from the current $33 300 to $44,165
The personal income threshold will rise meaning students receiving support can earn up to $400 per fortnight without having their payments reduced
Age of independence reduced to 23 years
New workforce participation criteria for rural students start
Age of independence reduced to 22 years
All sudents doing masters programs will be eligible for Youth Allowance