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8.1.4.10 Jobseeker payment & youth allowance - documentation required

Introduction

The following table lists documentation required with claims for the payments/benefits of JSP and YA. If more detail is required about specific documentation, the third column indicates where you will find this.

Payment type	Minimum documentation required	More detail
Jobseeker payment	POI	2.2.1 Verifying identity
	proof of age	2.2.2 Verifying personal details
	details of bank accounts and investments	-
	proof of residence	3.1.1.10 Residence requirements
	Employment Separation Certificate	2.2.7 Jobseeker payment & youth allowance verification
Youth allowance	POI	2.2.1 Verifying identity
Youth allowance	proof of age	2.2.2 Verifying personal details

Act reference: SS(Admin)Act section 199 Request for end‑of‑employment statement

Policy reference: SS Guide 8.1.1 Claim lodgement provisions

Last reviewed: 7 November 2022

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