Understanding the liquid asset waiting period

Published: 7 January 2026

We have a new video to help you understand the liquid asset waiting period.

Liquid assets are funds you or your partner can easily access, for example:

  • cash
  • money in your bank account
  • shares
  • term deposits, or
  • wages owed to you.

We may apply the liquid assets waiting period if you’re claiming:

  • JobSeeker Payment
  • Youth Allowance
  • Austudy.

Watch this video to learn more about the liquid asset waiting period.

Read more about the liquid asset waiting period.

Page last updated: 7 January 2026.
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