Can I apply for the first home owner's grant if my partner has previously owned a home in Australia?

Generally I would say, no, however it will depend on the actual date that you might have purchased a property within Australia and specifically if you ever received a grant in the past.

 

With the recent changes, made by the Federal Government, the first home owner's grant has demonstrably changed. Consult your mortgage broker for the most up-to-date grant available.