Q about declaring fortnightly income when on Austudy

[blessedatlast]

I currently report my income fortnightly then my pay is adjusted accordingly, but up until now I have had working credits so I have continued to get my full payment.. Over the last 2 payments I have had my pay adjusted which is fine, I only lose about $200 because I only work 2 - 4 shifts in the fortnight but because I have been on Easter hols from TAFE I worked 7 shifts this fortnight and 3 of them were public holidays so I'll be in the money!!!

My question is though will it affect my next couple of payments or just this one? I'll be earning over $1100 this fortnight so I would really like to get my tyres done etc, but I am scared to spend the money in case my next 2 payments are affected by this amount.. I hope I make sense and someone can help me

[briggsy's girl]

it only affects the payment in the fortnight you earn it hun - so if you have a great one over holidays, that's all good - it only impacts this payment when you report
next fortnight is a clean slate again

[blessedatlast]

That's fantastic! I can get my car done and pay off my TAFE bill!!! Woo Hoo! Then go back to being broke next fornight Lol..