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The withdrawals use a new, specific arm of the compassionate grounds condition of release. In order to be eligible, an applicant must meet one of the following conditions:
- Be unemployed,
- Be eligible to receive JobSeeker Payment, Parenting Payment, Special Benefit, Youth Allowance (other than as a full-time student or apprentice), or Farm Household Allowance,
- Be made redundant on or after January 1, 2020 or have had working hours reduced by 20% or more, or
- Be a sole trader who suffered a reduction in revenue of 20% or more.