JobSeeker Payment — single principal carer, exempt from mutual obligations
What is it?
JobSeeker Payment — single principal carer, exempt from mutual obligations is part of the JobSeeker Payment program — an Australian government benefit. It is available across Australia.
How much can you get?
$1,047.30 per fortnight (income-tested; actual amount may be lower)
≈ $27,229.80 per year before income test
Who can apply?
- Age: 22 or more
- Must NOT be: Meets Age Pension age (67+)
- Residency status: one of — Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen (Special Category Visa), holder of another eligible visa
- Must be: Living in Australia
- Relationship status: single
- Must be: Dependent children
- Principal carer mutual obligation exemption reason: one of — foster care, non parent relative court order, home schooling, distance education, large family
- Total assets: less than $314,000
Always check the official source for full and current eligibility requirements.
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