- Top payments
- 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.
- Asset types
- Granny flat interest
How we assess granny flat interests
You need to tell us the value of the granny flat interest so we can assess if this affects your payments.
Penalties for not meeting mutual obligation requirements
You could get financial penalties for not meeting mutual obligation requirements as a job seeker. Some payment cancellations are paused.
- Who can get it
- Rent and accommodation types for Rent Assistance
Board and lodging rent type for Rent Assistance
If you pay a homeowner or leaseholder for a room in their property, you may be eligible for Rent Assistance under the board and lodging rent type.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
- Parenting Payment
- What your commitments are
Change of circumstances while getting Parenting Payment
We need to know about changes to your or your partner’s situation. If you don’t tell us when these changes happen, you may get a debt you’ll have to pay back.
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.
- Help for myGov, online accounts and mobile apps
- Express Plus Centrelink mobile app help guides
Express Plus Centrelink mobile app help - Report employment income
Follow this guide to report your employment income using the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.
Employment income reporting if you have other types of income
If you have other types of income you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
- Victoria Bushfires, January 2026
- New Zealand Disaster Recovery Allowance
How much Vic Bushfires, January 2026 - New Zealand Disaster Recovery Allowance you can get
How much you get depends on your circumstances.