Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
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.
Centrelink online account help - Upload documents
Instructions on how to upload and submit documents using your Centrelink online account.
What to report if you need to report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
How much JobSeeker Payment you can get
We pay JobSeeker Payment every 2 weeks. The amount you get depends on your personal situation.
Income and assets tests for JobSeeker Payment
You must meet the income and assets tests to get JobSeeker Payment.
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.
Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia
We’ll pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long term basis.
Who can get JobSeeker Payment
You need to meet some rules to get JobSeeker Payment.
Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment
To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.