Income test for JobSeeker Payment
Your or your partner’s income can reduce how much we pay you.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment
To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
How to apply to transfer to Age Pension
If you already get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension. This will be 13 weeks before you reach Age Pension age.
What your commitments are to get JobSeeker Payment
There are things you must do to keep getting your JobSeeker Payment.
Starting your claim for JobSeeker Payment
You can start your claim for JobSeeker Payment up to 13 weeks before your circumstances change.
Demerits and penalties for not meeting mutual obligation or participation requirements
Job seekers could get demerits and financial penalties for not meeting mutual obligation or participation requirements.
New to JobSeeker Payment
What you need to do to get your first JobSeeker Payment, how much you’ll get and who to contact about mutual obligation requirements.
Annual parental income reassessment
If you’re dependent and get Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY, we may need your parents’ or guardians’ income details each year.