Most useful information for Looking for work

1. Top payments
2. 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.

1. JobSeeker Payment
2. How much you can get

Income and assets tests for JobSeeker Payment

You must meet the income and assets tests to get JobSeeker Payment.

1. Top payments
2. JobSeeker Payment

Who can get JobSeeker Payment

You need to meet some rules to get JobSeeker Payment.

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.

Working Credit

Lets you keep more of your income support payment and benefits if you're working.

1. Top payments
2. JobSeeker Payment

When to claim JobSeeker Payment

When you can submit your JobSeeker Payment claim depends on your situation. You may be able to start your claim early.

Mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 or older

Find out about your mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 and over.

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.

1. JobSeeker Payment
2. When to claim

Starting your claim for JobSeeker Payment

You can start your claim for JobSeeker Payment up to 13 weeks before your circumstances change.

Weekly payment option

Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.