Mutual obligation requirements changes for some job seekers

Published: 1 April 2025

From 1 April 2025, there are changes to help you fully meet your requirements.

Changes to mutual obligation requirements apply to you if you’re a job seeker and you meet one of the following:

  • are aged 55 or older
  • are a principal carer parent
  • have a partial capacity to work of 15 to 29 hours per week
  • get Carer Allowance.

You may be able to fully meet your requirements by doing certain approved activities. You need to complete these activities for at least 30 hours per fortnight.

Read more about these and other changes to mutual obligation requirements for your payment:

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Page last updated: 1 April 2025.
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