July

• Traffic light system survey

  We’re emailing some people who get Jobseeker Support to ask them if they'd like to do a short online survey about the traffic light system.

  9 July 2025

August

• Getting your letters faster

  We're moving some people to online letters, instead of sending the letters by post. This will help them receive important information faster and more reliably.

  26 August 2025

September

• Important changes if you don’t meet your obligations

  From 20 October 2025 the traffic light system is expanding. Some clients who don't meet their obligations may be given Report Job Search or Upskilling activities.

  23 September 2025

October

• 2025 Labour weekend payments and office closures

  When you'll be paid and changes to our services over Labour weekend 2025.

  The Labour Day public holiday is on Monday 27 October 2025.

  6 October 2025

• Changes in 2026 to Jobseeker Support for 18- and 19-year-olds

  The Government has announced changes to Jobseeker Support from November 2026. Young people, aged 18 and 19, will need to meet a Parental Assistance Test before they can get Jobseeker Support or Emergency Benefit.

  6 October 2025

December

• Christmas and New Year pay dates and office hours for 2025

  When you'll be paid and when we're open over the 2025 Christmas holidays.

  4 December 2025