Change of circumstances when you get JobSeeker Payment
You must tell us if things change as it may affect your JobSeeker Payment.
Unscheduled reporting
If your employment income changes, you need to tell us within 14 days. We call this unscheduled reporting, as it can happen any time.
Business structures
Your business structure may affect your and your partner’s payments from us.
Private trusts and companies
If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
Mutual obligation requirements for principal carers
These are tasks and activities you agree to do to keep getting your payment. They give you a better chance of finding work.
Income tests for Austudy
We use income tests to see if you’re eligible for Austudy and work out how much you’ll get.
Employment Services Assessments
If you need help finding a job, we'll assess the impact of your barriers to work including disability, illness or injury.
Residence rules for Parenting Payment
To be eligible for Parenting Payment you must meet the residence rules.
How to report and manage your Youth Allowance for job seekers payment
To keep getting Youth Allowance for job seekers you need to report every 2 weeks. You also need to keep meeting your mutual obligation requirements.