Demerits and suspensions for not meeting mutual obligation requirements
Job seekers could get demerits, suspensions and financial penalties for not meeting mutual obligation requirements.
- What your commitments are
- 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.
- Mobility Allowance
- 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.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
- Top payments
- Mobility Allowance
How much Mobility Allowance you can get
You can get a standard rate or higher rate of Mobility Allowance depending on your circumstances.
- JobSeeker Payment
- Who can get it
Residence rules for JobSeeker Payment
To be eligible for the JobSeeker Payment you must meet the residence rules.
- JobSeeker Payment
- How to report and manage your payment
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.
- Looking for work
- Meeting obligations
What you need to do to meet mutual obligations requirements
These are the steps you need to take to set up and then meet your mutual obligation requirements.
- Top payments
- 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.