Income reduces the benefit payable to zero

If the client or partner has earnings or income for a period that will reduce the Jobseeker Support payable to zero, then the Jobseeker Support will need to be suspended or cancelled.

There is an exception for some clients, see:

• Annual income for sole parent and grandparented clients before 30 June 2026
• Temporary employment period for sole parent and grandparented clients before 30 June 2026

Although the main benefit may be stopped a client may still qualify for Extra help.

For more information see:

• Effect of income on Extra help
• Income from employment
• Income change

Note clients will not qualify for the Winter Energy Payment if their income reduces their benefit payable to zero.