When to claim JobSeeker Payment
When you can submit your JobSeeker Payment claim depends on your situation. You may be able to start your claim early.
Assets test for allowances
We use the assets test to help us work out if you can be paid an allowance and how much you'll get.
How to transfer to Age Pension online
Complete the following steps to transfer to Age Pension. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Updating parental income details
You’ll need to update your income details if you or your child get a letter from us asking for these.
Independent through work for Youth Allowance as a job seeker
You may be an independent job seeker if you’ve supported yourself through full time paid work.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
Mutual obligation requirements
Mutual obligation requirements are tasks and activities you agree to do while you get some payments from us. Penalties may apply if you don’t meet them.
How to get reminders to report income to Centrelink
If you have to report your income each fortnight, we’ll send you an SMS reminder on the day your report is due.
If you have a reduced capacity to work
If you have a medical condition that affects your ability to work, you’ll need to tell us. You may have a reduced capacity to work but we’ll need to assess this.
Youth Allowance income and assets tests
We use income and assets tests to check if you can get Youth Allowance and how much you might get.