Claiming JobSeeker Payment (JSP) 001-19051501

Policy

Social Security Guide, 8.1.1.10, General Claim Requirements

Social Security Guide, 8.1.1.20, Claim Lodgement - General Provisions

Social Security Guide, 8.1.1.60, Contacting Services Australia about a claim (for information about deemed claims)

Social Security Guide, 8.3.1, Start Days - general provisions

Social Security Guide, 8.3.2, Start Days for early claims

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

• section 595, Persons may be treated as unemployed
• section 601, Activity test

Social Security (Administration) Act 1999

• section 16, How to make a claim
• section 41, Commencement
• section 42, Start day
• Schedule 2, Rules for working out start day
• Part 3, Provision of benefits

Federal Register of Legislation - Budget Savings (Omnibus) Act 2016