Residence rules for JobSeeker Payment
To be eligible for the JobSeeker Payment you must meet the residence rules.
Superannuation
Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink through myGov
How to prove who you are to Centrelink through myGov using the Centrelink identity verification linking option.
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.
When you need an Employment Separation Certificate
If you or your partner stop work, or change from full time to casual work we’ll need an Employment Separation Certificate from you in some circumstances.
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.
Business details form (MOD F)
Use this form to let us know about you or your partner's involvement in a business.
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.
Who can get Youth Allowance for job seekers
You need to meet some rules to get Youth Allowance as a job seeker.
Explanations and formal reviews
Find out what you can do if you want more information or disagree with a decision we've made.