News

The latest news updates and changes.

23
Sep 2026

Western Australia Tropical Cyclone Narelle claims are closing soon

If you were affected by Tropical Cyclone Narelle, March 2026, you have until 7 October 2026 to claim Disaster Recovery Allowance.

23
Sep 2026

Confirm your study details to get your Tertiary Access Payment (TAP)

Before we can pay you, you may need to complete a TAP online review.

22
Sep 2026

Northern Territory Flooding, February to March 2026 claims are closing soon

If you were affected by this event, Disaster Recovery Allowance and New Zealand Disaster Recovery Allowance claims are open until 7 October.

21
Sep 2026

How part time study affects your student payment

If you want to claim Youth Allowance or Austudy as a tertiary student, you usually need to study full time.

20
Sep 2026

Deeming rates have increased

Deeming rates have increased to 1.75% and 3.75%.

20
Sep 2026

Pension Supplement changes for people outside Australia

Pension Supplement rules have changed for people who live or travel outside Australia.

18
Sep 2026

Free webinar about income and assets tests for Centrelink payments

Join our live Financial Information Service (FIS) webinar to learn about income and assets tests, how they’re applied, and which tests may apply to you.

16
Sep 2026

Don’t let your child’s ABSTUDY payment stop

If your child gets ABSTUDY, we may have sent them a letter asking for your income details.

14
Sep 2026

Don’t let your child’s Youth Allowance payment stop

If your dependent child gets Youth Allowance, we may have sent them a letter asking for your income details.

9
Sep 2026

It’s time to review your Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY

To make sure we are paying you the right amount, we might send you a letter if you need to review your parents' income details.

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