How long before owner can move out without losing CGT free status?

I know I can likely find this via search, but I am hoping for a quick answer to give some advice to someone this morning.

A person buying a house in Brisbane, not a first home owner, buying as an owner occupier will pay duty as per OSR site. This would be a home for her to live in and retire in (age 52).

Her plan is to live there, but if she has trouble financially, she can move out and rent it out, rent somewhere cheaper for a few years until she gets on her feet a bit more, move back in and avoid ever having to pay capital gains tax (six year rule).

I cannot see a minimum timeframe on the OSR site, so is there a minimum time she must live in the house before she could move out (if she wants to) without losing the CGT free status?
 
You won't find information about income tax on the OSR website. Try the ATO.

There is no minimum listed in the legislation, s 118-145 ITAA 1997.
 
She must stay in the house for one year to get the concessional stamp duty rate.

You must:

occupy the home as your principal place of residence within 1 year of the date of transfer or acquisition
not dispose of part or all of the property before moving in or within 1 year of the date you move in.
https://www.osr.qld.gov.au/duties/transfer-duty/exemptions-and-concessions/home-concession.shtml

Leasing is considered disposing - https://www.osr.qld.gov.au/duties/glossary.shtml?letter=d
 
Thanks for the quick answers. I think she will move in and stay put, but I'm just wanting her to have all the information she needs.
 
The duration of residency may affect FH concessions, duty concessions and land tax. The rent received would be assessable (with deductions for outgoings) and may affect Centrelink or other concessions too.

On the other hand the absence from main residence rule may allow the CGT on the former home to stay CGT free for up to 6 years if renting elsewhere.
 
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