Who can get JobSeeker Payment
You need to meet some rules to get JobSeeker Payment.
Mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 or older
Find out about your mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 and over.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
Proof of rent arrangements for Rent Assistance
If you tell us you’re renting when you claim a payment, we may ask for proof. We use this to check if you can get Rent Assistance.
Real estate assets
Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.
How to report your income to Centrelink
You can report your employment income in different ways.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
Who can get Rent Assistance
You can get Rent Assistance if you get an eligible payment and your eligible accommodation costs are over a certain amount.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
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.