On the day you claim Youth Allowance you must be an Australian resident, and in Australia.
Newly arrived residents generally have to wait 2 or 4 years before getting this payment, with some exemptions.
You must continue to meet the residence rules for as long as you get this payment.
If you’re a non-protected Special Category visa holder, and have lived in Australia for at least 10 years without a break since 27 February 2001, you may be able to get Youth Allowance for up to 6 months. This can only happen once.
If you qualify this way, the newly arrived residents waiting period won’t apply.