Work & income / Australia-wide
JobSeeker Payment
A Centrelink payment for people looking for work, or who are sick or injured for a while.
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What you need to check
You must be 22 or older and under Age Pension age. Residence rules apply, as well as income and assets tests (limits on what you earn and own). You may have to do things like look for work, and there may be a waiting period. Part-time work, fewer hours, or short-term sickness or injury can count. You do not have to be fully out of work.
This is a short summary. Other rules may apply, like income or where you live. Check the full rules with the agency that runs it.
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What it is
- JobSeeker is a Centrelink payment.
- It is for people who are looking for work.
- It is also for people who are sick or hurt for a while.
Who can get it
- You must be 22 or older.
- You must be under Age Pension age.
- You can still have some work.
- You need to live in Australia. You may need to have lived here for some time.
- Your visa can matter.
- There are rules about how much you earn and own.
What to do
- Read the rules on the official website.
- Apply there. It is free to apply.
About this source
We last reviewed this listing on 5 Nov 2026. We last checked the official page on 5 Nov 2026.
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