A person can apparently work part-time and receive some Mortgage Interest Supplement (MIS). From the link below (Step 1 Note 1), assessable income can be reduced by reasonable travel expenses.
Yet, I was told by a DSP officer that there is no travel expenses reduction.
Out of interest is the MIS being replaced by some other scheme? What will happen to new applicants who are in receipt of welfare payments and have trouble meeting their mortgage commitments?