What's new
20 October 2025
Traffic Light System
Phase three of the Traffic Light System introduces two new non-financial sanctions:
- Report Job Search
- Upskilling
New pages have been added with guidance on when these sanctions can be imposed and what clients will need to do to complete them. See:
- Emergency Benefit Report Job Search + Upskilling
- Emergency Maintenance Allowance Upskilling
- Jobseeker Support Report Job Search + Upskilling
- Sole Parent Support Report Job Search + Upskilling
- Supported Living Payment Report Job Search + Upskilling
- Jobseeker Support Student Hardship Report Job Search + Upskilling
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1 October 2025
FamilyBoost Tax Credit
The eligibility criteria for FamilyBoost Tax Credit, which is administered by Inland Revenue, have changed. Map has been updated to reflect these changes. FamilyBoost payments continue to be exempt as income and cash assets for MSD-administered assistance for 12 months after they've been paid. See:
Deskfile - 2026 calendar
The 2026 calendar, with the fortnightly paydays marked, has been added.
