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  2. Who can get it

Income and assets tests for Parenting Payment

The amount of Parenting Payment you can get depends on your income and assets as well as your partner’s, if you have one.

  1. Top payments
  2. JobSeeker Payment

When to claim JobSeeker Payment

When you can submit your JobSeeker Payment claim depends on your situation. You may be able to start your claim early.

When to report your income to Centrelink

If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.

Demerits and penalties for not meeting mutual obligation or participation requirements

Job seekers could get demerits and financial penalties for not meeting mutual obligation or participation requirements.

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.

Assets test for allowances

We use the assets test to help us work out if you can be paid an allowance and how much you'll get.

  1. Asset types
  2. Gifting

When gifting exceptions apply

We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.

Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment

How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.

Working Credit

Lets you keep more of your income support payment and benefits if you're working.

  1. Top payments
  2. JobSeeker Payment

How much JobSeeker Payment you can get

We pay JobSeeker Payment every 2 weeks. The amount you get depends on your personal situation.

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Page last updated: 17 November 2025.
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