Residence rules for Parenting Payment
To be eligible for Parenting Payment you must meet the residence rules.
Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment
To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.
Mutual obligation requirements changes for some job seekers
From 1 April 2025, there are changes to help you fully meet your requirements.
Income from employment
If you or your partner get income from employment you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount.
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.
Getting a medical certificate for JobSeeker Payment
Tell us if you can’t work or study for a short time due to a sickness or injury. You’ll also need to give us a medical certificate.
Private trusts and companies
If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.
If you need to attend an assessment
There are things you’ll need to do if you need to attend an Employment Services Assessment (ESAt).
What to report when you report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Business structures
Your business structure may affect your and your partner’s payments from us.