Who can get JobSeeker Payment
You need to meet some rules to get JobSeeker Payment.
How much JobSeeker Payment you can get
We pay JobSeeker Payment every 2 weeks. The amount you get depends on your personal situation.
Payment rates for Energy Supplement on a pension or an allowance
If you're on a pension or an allowance the Energy Supplement amount you get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances and the payment or services you get.
Transfer to Age Pension
If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
How to report and manage your JobSeeker Payment
To keep getting JobSeeker Payment you need to report every 2 weeks. You also need to keep meeting your mutual obligation requirements.
Income and assets tests for JobSeeker Payment
You must meet the income and assets tests to get JobSeeker Payment.
Who can get Mobility Allowance
You can get Mobility Allowance if you meet certain criteria.
Youth Allowance income and assets tests
We use income and assets tests to check if you can get Youth Allowance and how much you might get.
Starting your claim for JobSeeker Payment
You can start your claim for JobSeeker Payment up to 13 weeks before your circumstances change.