Applying mutual obligation requirements during a Liquid Assets Waiting Period (LAWP) 001-09020080

Sharna is single and 20 years old, and is claiming Youth Allowance (YA) on 2 November after ceasing work as an apprentice mechanic on 1 November. Sharna had $6,550.00 in a savings account, so is subject to a LAWP of 3 weeks. For examples of LAWP calculations, see Liquid Assets Waiting Period (LAWP).

• This means that Sharna will not be entitled to any YA for the first 3 weeks
• As the LAWP is longer than 2 weeks, Sharna may not want to be referred to an employment services provider, as they are not subject to mutual obligation requirements until after the LAWP is served

Damien is partnered and has ceased work on 1 July due to a medical condition. Damien submitted a claim for JobSeeker Payment (JSP) on 2 July, and advised they have $15,000.00 in their bank accounts. The LAWP is 5 weeks. For examples of LAWP calculations, see Liquid Assets Waiting Period (LAWP).

Damien has a broken leg and has been granted a temporary exemption for 8 weeks. The 5 week LAWP period and the 8 week temporary incapacity exemption period are served concurrently. Damien will be exempt from mutual obligation requirements due to their temporary incapacity for 3 weeks after their LAWP is served.

• Damien will remain Centrelink managed for the duration of their temporary incapacity exemption
• As Damien remains exempt from mutual obligation requirements after their LAWP ends, referral to an employment services provider is not required until after the temporary incapacity exemption ends
• When the exemption ends, Damien will need to satisfy their mutual obligation requirements. Damien will be referred to an employment services provider who will negotiate a Job Plan

Tony is single and has a 15 year old child in their care. Although being laid off from a full time job due to closure of business, Tony is working part-time for 20 hours per week at above minimum wage rates. Tony claims JSP and declares having $7,500 in bank accounts, so a LAWP is not applied. For examples of LAWP calculations, see Liquid Assets Waiting Period (LAWP).

• Tony is undertaking part time work that can fully satisfy their mutual obligation requirements as a principal carer. Tony has been registered as Job Seeker Registration Only (JSRO) and has elected not to be referred to an employment services provider
• Tony's part time work is recorded as an approved activity. They will become Centrelink managed and required to negotiate a Job Plan with Services Australia. The Job Plan will include the approved part time work as a compulsory activity in Tony's Job Plan