News for rural and remote Australians

6 July 2020

We’ve temporarily changed some waiting periods for new claims due to coronavirus (COVID-19).

2019-20 Centrelink payment summaries will be available from early July

29 June 2020

It has your taxable and some non-taxable payments from us for the financial year. You might need it for your tax return.

Paying tax on a payment

29 June 2020

If you’re getting a taxable payment from us you may need us to take tax out of your payment.

Farm Household Allowance changes

11 June 2020

From 11 June 2020, we’ve made it easier to get Farm Household Allowance (FHA) and meet its obligations.

We’ll start balancing family payments for 2019-20 from July

5 June 2020

Every year, we balance Family Tax Benefit (FTB) and Child Care Subsidy (CCS) to make sure we pay you the right amount.

Mutual obligation requirements are restarting

4 June 2020

From 9 June 2020, these requirements will apply to people getting certain payments.

Tips for reporting your employment income online

26 May 2020

Reporting your income is quicker with our new online services.

We have information about finances during coronavirus (COVID-19)

12 May 2020

The Financial Information Service (FIS) can help you make informed decisions about your finances.

Are you overseas or planning to travel outside Australia?

6 May 2020

There are some things you need to know about how the Coronavirus has affected overseas travel.

The easiest way to claim a payment is online

1 May 2020

You don’t need to call or visit a service centre to establish your identity and claim a payment.

Check your Centrepay deductions are going to businesses that are still open

30 April 2020

Remember to review your Centrepay deductions and adjust them to match the services you’re getting.

Changes for job seekers who already get a payment from us

22 April 2020

We’ve made some temporary changes to your requirements and payment.

We’ve closed some of our service centres due to COVID-19

16 April 2020

You should only visit a service centre if you’re well and don’t have any other choice.

We’re pausing some debt activity during the coronavirus pandemic

8 April 2020

During the pause, we won’t refer your debt to external collection agencies or garnishee your tax refund.

Superannuation changes if you’re affected by coronavirus

7 April 2020

You can get some of your super early if you’re in financial stress due to COVID-19.

We’re changing some rules to make it easier to claim a payment

7 April 2020

There’s new rules to help you get a payment from us if you’ve lost your job due to coronavirus.

Tell us when your study details change to avoid getting overpaid

3 March 2020

It’s important to let us know when something in your life changes. That way you won’t get overpaid.

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