- Looking for work
- Most useful information
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.
Mutual obligation requirements
Mutual obligation requirements are tasks and activities you agree to do while you get some payments from us. You may get a penalty if you don’t meet them.
- Top payments
- JobSeeker Payment
How to claim JobSeeker Payment
Complete the following steps to claim JobSeeker Payment. Before you start, check if you can get it.
- What your commitments are
- Getting a medical certificate
What happens when you give us a medical certificate for JobSeeker Payment
We use your medical certificate to work out if you need an exemption from your requirements for a short time. This is so you can keep getting JobSeeker Payment.
- Work
- Looking for work
Looking for work and job hunting
There are tools and services to help you look for work. Here are some of the most helpful ones.
- What your commitments are
- Travel outside Australia
What the approved reasons for travel overseas are if you get JobSeeker Payment
To get JobSeeker Payment while you’re overseas, you must travel for an approved reason.
- JobSeeker Payment
- How much you can get
Income and assets tests for JobSeeker Payment
You must meet the income and assets tests to get JobSeeker Payment.
Penalties for not meeting mutual obligation requirements
You may get financial penalties if you don’t meet your mutual obligation requirements as a job seeker. Some financial penalties and payment cancellations are currently paused.
- Top payments
- Energy Supplement
Who can get Energy Supplement
To get Energy Supplement you must get a certain payment or card from us.
- JobSeeker Payment
- What your commitments are
Getting a medical certificate for JobSeeker Payment
Tell us if you can’t work or study for a short time due to a sickness or injury. You’ll also need to give us a medical certificate.