Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment
For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.
Income test for JobSeeker Payment
Your or your partner’s income can reduce how much we pay you.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
When you need an Employment Separation Certificate
If you or your partner stop work, or change from full time to casual work we’ll need an Employment Separation Certificate from you in some circumstances.
Who can get JobSeeker Payment
You need to meet some rules to get JobSeeker Payment.
How much JobSeeker Payment you can get
We pay JobSeeker Payment every 2 weeks. The amount you get depends on your personal situation.
Residence rules for JobSeeker Payment
To be eligible for the JobSeeker Payment you must meet the residence rules.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
Mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 or older
Find out about your mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 and over.