看了下centerlink 说是4月27起expand eligibility，我是现在申请还是要等到4月？
From 27 April 2020, the Government has also put expanded eligibility and qualification criteria in place for six months.
Eligibility for JobSeeker Payment and Youth Allowance for jobseekers will also be expanded to assist:
sole traders and self-employed people. They will be able to meet mutual obligation requirements by continuing to operate their businesses.
people caring for someone infected or in isolation as a result of contact with Coronvirus.
The Government will temporarily waive, for certain payments:
the assets test
the Ordinary Waiting Period (already waived until 12 June 2020)
the Liquid Assets Waiting Period
the Seasonal Workers Preclusion Period
the Newly Arrived Residents Waiting Period.
Also from 27 April 2020, access to payments will become easier with a temporary removal of the requirement for an Employment Separation Certificate, proof of rental arrangements and verification of relationship status. |
