Most useful information for recently unemployed

1. If you’re a principal carer
2. What exemptions may apply for principal carers

Exemptions if you’re a principal carer and your child is in school or distance education

If your child is school age, you may be exempt from mutual obligation requirements. What exemptions may apply depends on how your child is schooled.

1. If you’re a principal carer
2. What exemptions may apply for principal carers

Exemptions if you’re a principal carer and care for a child with disability or medical condition

You may get an exemption from mutual obligation requirements if you’re caring for a child with ongoing disability or medical condition.

1. If you’re a principal carer
2. What exemptions may apply for principal carers

Exemptions if you’re a principal carer and a foster or kinship carer

If you’re both a principal carer and a foster or kinship carer, you may be temporarily exempt from your mutual obligation requirements.