Income test for JobSeeker Payment
Your or your partner’s income can reduce how much we pay you.
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.
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 work out your payment rate.
Youth Allowance for job seekers
Financial help if you’re 21 or younger and looking for work, or temporarily unable to work.
Centrelink online account help - Report employment income
Follow this guide to report your employment income and Job Plan requirements using your Centrelink online account.
Who can get Parenting Payment
You must meet certain criteria to get Parenting Payment.
How to claim JobSeeker Payment
Complete the following steps to claim JobSeeker Payment. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Who can get Rent Assistance
You can get Rent Assistance if you get certain payments from us and pay rent.
Cancelling your payment online
You may be able to cancel your own payment online. This means you don’t need to visit a service centre or call us.
Employment income reporting
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.