Most useful information for recently unemployed

We assess your ability to work as part of general medical rules for Disability Support Pension (DSP).

If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.

Your partner’s assessable income may also change with the Work Bonus.

If you get Youth Allowance as a job seeker, there are several reasons we may consider you independent.

You may be independent if you’ve supported yourself through work.

You may be independent by doing a work related activity. You must have been doing it for at least 3 out of the last 4 years.

You may be independent if you worked full time. You must have worked an average of 30 hours a week for at least 18 months within any 2 year period.

You may be independent through work if you’re a student from a rural or remote area.

If you work for an employer, you must tell us the gross income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.

What you need to do to get your first JobSeeker Payment, how much you’ll get and who to contact about mutual obligation requirements.

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