Liquid assets waiting period
The liquid assets waiting period is between one and 13 weeks.
Payment and Service Finder
An online tool to see what payments and services you may be eligible for.
Seasonal work preclusion period
This applies if you or your partner finished seasonal, contract or intermittent work within 6 months of submitting your claim.
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
Employment income
This is pay you get for work you've done for an employer.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.