Explanations and formal reviews
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Liquid assets waiting period
The liquid assets waiting period is between 1 and 13 weeks.
Seasonal work preclusion period
This applies if you or your partner finished seasonal, contract or intermittent work within 6 months of submitting your claim.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
Mutual obligation requirements
Mutual obligation requirements are tasks and activities you agree to do while you get some payments from us. Penalties may apply if you don’t meet them.
Scheduled reporting
If you need to report your employment income, it’ll usually be every 14 days, on a date we tell you. We call this scheduled reporting.
Getting a payment when you’re recently unemployed
We have payments to help you when you’re unemployed or can’t work while you’re sick or injured. Which one you get depends on your circumstances.
Waiting periods
You may have to wait before your payments start.
How to upload a medical certificate
Instructions on how to upload and submit a medical certificate using your Centrelink online account or the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.
How to claim Youth Allowance for job seekers
Complete the following steps to claim Youth Allowance for job seekers. Before you start, check if you can get it.