Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment
For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.
Income test for JobSeeker Payment
Your or your partner’s income can reduce how much we pay you.
Liquid assets waiting period
The liquid assets waiting period is between one and 13 weeks.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
How much JobSeeker Payment you can get
We pay JobSeeker Payment every 2 weeks. The amount you get depends on your personal situation.
Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment
To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.
Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia
We’ll pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long term basis.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.