Special types of income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
If you’re Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or both and you or your partner get special types of income, you need to let us know so you don’t get a debt.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
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.
Starting your claim for JobSeeker Payment
You can start your claim for JobSeeker Payment up to 13 weeks before your circumstances change.
Independent for ABSTUDY through work
You may be independent if you’ve supported yourself through work.
Independent for ABSTUDY through a work related activity
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.
Independent for ABSTUDY through full time work
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.
Independent for ABSTUDY through rural and remote students part time work or earnings
You may be independent through work if you’re a student from a rural or remote area.
Unscheduled reporting
If your employment income changes, you need to tell us within 14 days. We call this unscheduled reporting, as it can happen any time.
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.