How a Work Bonus works
The Work Bonus reduces the amount of your eligible income that is calculated in the income test. This helps us work out your rate of payment.
Travelling, site and mooring fees rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you pay site or mooring fees where you live, or when you’re travelling.
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.
Work Bonus and your partner’s income
Your partner’s assessable income may also change with the Work Bonus.
Profit and Loss Statement form (SU580)
Use this form if you are a sole trader, subcontractor or a partner in a partnership that has started new employment or a new business.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to determine your payment rate.
Work Bonus balance examples if you work
Understand how your Work Bonus balance affects your assessable income.
Who can get JobSeeker Payment
You need to meet some rules to get JobSeeker Payment.
Income streams
These are regular payments made from your superannuation fund or purchased using either superannuation money or savings.