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.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
What your commitments are to get JobSeeker Payment
There are things you must do to keep getting your JobSeeker Payment.
Re-entering the workforce after looking for work
Getting back to work after a long break can be challenging. Here are tips and resources to help you get back into the workforce.
Profit and Loss Statement form (SU580)
Use this form if you are a sole trader, subcontractor or a partner in a partnership that has started new employment or a new business.
How much Youth Allowance for job seekers you can get
We use income and assets tests to work out how much Youth Allowance for job seekers you get. These are the maximum rates.
Prepare to transfer to Age Pension from JobSeeker Payment
You can’t get JobSeeker Payment if you’re over Age Pension age.
Supporting documents for Youth Allowance
When claiming Youth Allowance there’s information and documents you’ll need to complete your claim.
Who can get JobSeeker Payment
You need to meet some rules to get JobSeeker Payment.
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.