When you can get JobSeeker Payment is based upon your situations. There might be some waiting periods that affect how soon you can get your first payment.

What you need to do before you make money

You'll need to finish your preliminary tasks and report your earnings before we can make your first payment. Read about new to JobSeeker Payment.

When you'll make money

For the most part, you'll get your very first JobSeeker Payment around 2 weeks after we authorize your claim You may need to wait if any waiting periods use. Once your payment begins, we'll pay you fortnightly.

We determine the waiting period that applies to you when we assess your claim. The time it takes us to examine your claim does not impact your waiting duration. You can anticipate to hear from us within 21 days of submitting your claim.

If your Centrelink online account is linked to myGov, you can examine your completed claim online. Sign in now to learn:

- when we have actually accepted your claim.
- when your payment will begin
- when you require to report your earnings
- when your very first earnings report is due.
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You'll need to report your income before we can make your first payment.

Why you may have to wait

Some individuals will have a one week normal waiting duration. In some scenarios, you might have to wait on your very first payment.

You have savings or other money

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