There have been changes to the eligibility requirements that could affect you if you were in this age group on 1 March 2020. The effect of these changes means that eligibility is different for JobKeeper fortnights which begin before and on/after 11 May 2020. On or after 11 May 2020, there are additional requirements that must be met. For:
Both Part A and B might be relevant to you, if so please complete both.
If you answered YES, you satisfy this part of the eligibility requirement for the first three JobKeeper fortnights (up to and including 10 May 2020). You also need to satisfy additional eligibility requirements outlined in Section D below.
If you answered NO, you are not eligible for JobKeeper payments. Go to Section D and select ‘No, I do not agree to be nominated by the employer outlined in Section A for the purpose of the JobKeeper scheme’ and return this form to your employer.
On 1 March 2020 were you at least 16 years of age and were you either:
If you answered YES, you satisfy this part of the eligibility requirement for JobKeeper fortnights on or after 11 May 2020. You also need to satisfy additional eligibility requirements outlined in Section D below.
You are ‘independent’ (and will satisfy this part of the eligibility requirements) if you meet the definition in the Social Security Act 1991. Generally this will be the case if you:
Further guidance on this can be found on the Services Australia website at servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals
You are a ‘full time student’ (and not eligible for JobKeeper, unless you are also ‘independent’) if you were studying full time as defined in the Social Security Act 1991. Full-time study is defined in broad terms to mean enrolled in and undertaking study in a course of study at an educational institution of at least 75 per cent of the normal full-time study requirements.
To be an eligible employee, you need to meet these requirements:
*This will apply for JobKeeper fortnights up to and including 10 May 2020.
*This will apply for JobKeeper fortnights on/after 11 May 2020.
*This will apply for JobKeeper fortnights up to and including 10 May 2020, AND fortnights on/after 11 May 2020.
In making this nomination I:
I declare that the information I have provided is true and correct.
Important: There are penalties for deliberately making a false or misleading statement.