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

What you need to do before you earn money

You'll require to finish your initial jobs and report your income before we can make your very first payment. Check out brand-new to JobSeeker Payment.

When you'll get paid

In many cases, you'll get your very first JobSeeker Payment around 2 weeks after we approve your claim You might need to wait if any waiting durations apply. Once your payment begins, we'll pay you fortnightly.

We determine the waiting duration that uses to you when we assess your claim. The time it takes us to assess your claim doesn't impact your waiting period. You can expect to speak with us within 21 days of sending your claim.

If your Centrelink online is linked to myGov, you can examine your completed claim online. Check in now to discover out:

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

Why you might need to wait

Some individuals will have a one week normal waiting period. In some scenarios, you may have to await your very first payment.

You have cost savings or other cash

If you or your partner have liquid assets over specific limitations, you might need to wait 1 to 13 weeks. Liquid assets are any funds readily available to you or your partner. This consists of money owed by your or [employment](http://users.atw.hu/samp-info-forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=48e9700aed5280753a2f114d9d51c178&action=profile