Ordinary waiting period
You may have to wait for a week before your payment starts. We will let you know when you claim if this applies to you.
Medicare Compensation Recovery Third party authority form (MO021)
Use this form to give us permission to release your compensation information and to give permission to a third party to sign relevant documentation on your behalf.
Pause of requirements
Sometimes there may be a pause of your mutual obligation or participation requirements.
Assessing your ability to work for Disability Support Pension
We assess your ability to work as part of general medical rules for Disability Support Pension (DSP).
What happens when you give us a medical certificate for JobSeeker Payment
We use your medical certificate to work out if you need an exemption from your requirements for a short time. This is so you can keep getting JobSeeker Payment.
Examples of granny flat interests
We’ve put together some common examples to help you understand how we assess granny flats. These examples don't cover every situation.
Starting your claim for Youth Allowance for job seekers
You can start your claim for Youth Allowance for job seekers payment up to 13 weeks before your circumstances change.
Young people living with or without their parents rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you’re a young person paying rent to your parents and living with or without them.
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.
How to budget
Find out how to review or make your budget. Knowing how much money comes in and where it goes helps you be in control of your money.