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Income criteria

To meet the income criteria for Jobseeker Support a client must:

  • have no income, or
  • if they have income it must not reduce the rate of Jobseeker Support to zero.

Partner in employment

MSD can grant Jobseeker Support at the married, civil union or de facto rate if a client's partner is in employment (full-time or part-time). The partner's income is charged against the benefit.

For more information see

Legislation

  •  Jobseeker support: no or minimum income section 24 Social Security Act 2018
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