Work Bonus if you don’t work
If you don’t work you still accrue a bonus.
Someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support
You can ask someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support. You can authorise them to speak to us, update your details and get payments for you.
Income and assets tests for JobSeeker Payment
You must meet the income and assets tests to get JobSeeker Payment.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
Income streams
These are regular payments made from your superannuation fund or purchased using either superannuation money or savings.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
How much JobSeeker Payment you can get
We pay JobSeeker Payment every 2 weeks. The amount you get depends on your personal situation.
Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment
To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.