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  2. Travel outside Australia

When and how to tell us about overseas travel if you get JobSeeker Payment

When you get JobSeeker Payment, you should always tell us if you’re leaving Australia.

  1. How much you can get
  2. Dependent or independent

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.

  1. Mobility Allowance
  2. How to claim

Supporting documents for Mobility Allowance claim

You’ll need some information to start your claim for Mobility Allowance. Once you’ve submitted your claim, you’ll also need to provide supporting documents.

  1. Top payments
  2. Energy Supplement

Who can get Energy Supplement

To get Energy Supplement you must get a certain payment or card from us.

  1. JobSeeker Payment
  2. Who can get it

Residence rules for JobSeeker Payment

To be eligible for the JobSeeker Payment you must meet the residence rules.

  1. Energy Supplement
  2. How much you can get

Payment rates for Energy Supplement on Family Tax Benefit (FTB)

If you get a Family Tax Benefit the Energy Supplement amount you get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances and the payment or services you get.

Mutual obligation requirements

Mutual obligation requirements are tasks and activities you agree to do while you get some payments from us. Penalties may apply if you don’t meet them.

  1. Top payments
  2. Mobility Allowance

Who can get Mobility Allowance

You can get Mobility Allowance if you meet certain criteria.

  1. Youth Allowance for job seekers
  2. How much you can get

Dependent or independent for Youth Allowance as a job seeker

If you apply for Youth Allowance as a job seeker, we’ll assess you as being either dependent or independent.

  1. Mobility Allowance
  2. Who can get it

Residence rules for Mobility Allowance

To be eligible for Mobility Allowance you must meet the residence rules.

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