To be eligible for a loan, you have to be at least 18 years of age and have some form of income to prove that you can make regular payments. On top of a salary, some Centrelink benefits, like family benefits count. Others, like Newstart, don’t.
You also need to live in Australia and Australian permanent residency is generally needed. However, there are some exceptions for certain types of loans.
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