Examples of when the expiry date is reset

The expiry date for Jobseeker Support is not reset by any periods of temporary suspension or expiries. The expiry date is only affected if a client:

• has their Jobseeker Support cancelled for any reason, or
• transfers to another benefit type that is not Jobseeker Support and then transfers back to Jobseeker Support, or
• was a partner that has separated from a primary Jobseeker Support client and has been granted Jobseeker Support in their own right. The primary client's expiry date remains the same.

Rio is getting Jobseeker Support, which commenced on 5 August 2026. His expiry date is 3 February 2027, which is 26 weeks after his benefit commenced.

Rio undertakes temporary work for 4 weeks and his benefit is suspended during this time as their income is over the income limit.

In this situation, Rio's expiry date does not change when their benefit is resumed and he must reapply before 3 February 2027 if he still needs Jobseeker Support.

Hafsah's Jobseeker Support commenced on 9 November 2026. Her expiry date is 10 May 2027, which is 26 weeks after her benefit commenced.

Hafsah commences full-time employment as a nanny in March 2027. As Hafsah has commenced full-time employment, her benefit is cancelled.

The family Hafsah was nannying for is moving overseas, and her employment ceases after 5 months. While Hafsah looks for another job, she applies for and is granted Jobseeker Support which commences on 28 August 2027.

Hafsah's expiry date will be 26 February 2028, which is 26 weeks after her new commencement date for Jobseeker Support.

Neal has been getting Jobseeker Support since 12 November 2025. His expiry date is 13 May 2026, which is 26 weeks after his benefit last commenced.

On 21 February 2026, Neal is transferred to Sole Parent Support because he has a 11 year old dependent child come into his care. His new expiry date is 21 February 2027, which is 52 weeks after his Sole Parent Support commenced.

After 4 months the child leaves his care and Neal is transferred back to Jobseeker Support on 13 June 2026. In this situation the expiry date will be 12 December 2026, which is 26 weeks from the new Jobseeker Support commencement date.

Manon has been getting Jobseeker Support, with her partner Dorian and their 16 year old child included in her benefit. Their Jobseeker Support expiry date is 11 August 2027, which is 26 weeks after their benefit commenced on 10 February 2027.

On 4 April 2027 Manon and Dorian separate. Manon continues to get Jobseeker Support with her 16 year old child included in her benefit. Her expiry date does not change, and she must reapply before 11 August 2027 if she still needs Jobseeker Support.

Dorian applies for and is granted Jobseeker Support in his own right, which commences on 5 April 2027. His expiry date will be 4 October 2027, which is 26 weeks after his Jobseeker Support commencement date.