Expiry date for sole parent and grandparented clients whose benefit commenced before 1 July 2025

The expiry date for sole parent and grandparented clients whose benefit commenced (or last commenced) before 1 July 2025 is 52 weeks from their last commencement date.

When these clients complete the 26 week reapplication process before their final 52 week expiry date on or after 1 July 2025 and are regranted Jobseeker Support, they move to the 26 week expiry and reapplication cycle.

By 30 June 2026 all sole parent and grandparented clients whose benefit commenced before 1 July 2025 will have moved to the 26 week expiry and reapplication cycle.

Kahira's Jobseeker Support commenced on 20 September 2024, with her 15 year old dependent child included in her benefit. Her expiry date is 20 September 2025, which is 52 weeks from her commencement date.

As a sole parent getting Jobseeker Support, Kahira has her income assessed annually. Because she has income assessed annually and her Jobseeker Support commenced before 1 July 2025, Kahira maintains her expiry date, 20 September 2025.

Kahira completes the 26 week reapplication process before her final 52 week expiry date. She continues to be entitled to get Jobseeker Support and it is regranted from 20 September 2025. Kahira moves to the 26 week expiry and reapplication cycle. Her next expiry date is 21 March 2026, which is 26 weeks from her new commencement date.

Ty's Jobseeker Support commenced on 30 June 2025, with their 16 and 17 year old dependent children included in their benefit. Ty's expiry date is 30 June 2026, which is 52 weeks from their commencement date.

As a sole parent getting Jobseeker Support, Ty has their income assessed annually. Because their income is assessed annually and their Jobseeker Support commenced before 1 July 2025, Ty maintains their expiry date, 30 June 2026.

Ty is sent their initial notice to reapply letter and must complete the 26 week reapplication process before their final 52 week expiry date if they still need Jobseeker Support. If Ty continues to qualify for and is regranted Jobseeker Support they will move to the 26 week expiry and reapplication cycle. Their next expiry date will be 29 December 2026, which is 26 weeks from their new commencement date (30 June 2026).

Suriya was getting Widows Benefit before 15 July 2013 and was transferred to Jobseeker Support. Suriya has continued getting a grandparented rate of Jobseeker Support and her benefit last commenced on 23 July 2024. Suriya’s next expiry date is 23 July 2025, which is 52 weeks from their last commencement date.

As a grandparented client getting Jobseeker Support, Suriya has her income assessed annually. Because her income is assessed annually and her Jobseeker Support last commenced before 1 July 2025, Suriya maintains her expiry date, 23 July 2025.

On 1 July 2025, Suriya has an 'in-flight' reapplication and completes her final 52 week reapplication process before 23 July 2025. Suriya continues to qualify for and is regranted Jobseeker Support from 23 July 2025. Suriya moves to the 26 week expiry and reapplication cycle. Her next expiry date is 21 January 2026, which is 26 weeks from her new commencement date.

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• Clients who have an 'in-flight' 52 week reapplication on 1 July 2025

Alex applies for and is granted Jobseeker Support with his 15 year old dependent child included in his benefit. His commencement date is 7 July 2025.

As Alex's Jobseeker Support commenced on or after 1 July 2025, the 26 week expiry and reapplication settings apply. Alex's expiry date is 5 January 2026, which is 26 weeks from his commencement date.