When you can get JobSeeker Payment is based on your scenarios. There might be some waiting periods that impact how soon you can get your first payment.

What you need to do before you make money

You’ll require to complete your preliminary jobs and report your income before we can make your first payment. Read about brand-new to JobSeeker Payment.

When you’ll get paid

Most of the times, you’ll get your first JobSeeker Payment around 2 weeks after we authorize your claim You might have to wait if any waiting periods apply. Once your payment starts, we’ll pay you fortnightly.

We calculate the waiting period that applies to you when we evaluate your claim. The time it takes us to assess your claim does not impact your waiting duration. You can expect to speak with us within 21 days of sending your claim.

If your Centrelink online account is linked to myGov, employment you can examine your finished claim online. Sign in now to discover:

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

Why you might have to wait

Some individuals will have a one week common waiting duration. In some scenarios, you might need to wait for your first payment.

You have savings or other money

If you or your partner have liquid assets over particular limitations, you may need to wait 1 to 13 weeks. Liquid possessions are any funds readily available to you or [employment](https://forum.batman.gainedge.org/index.php?action=profile