News for rural and remote Australians

Top reasons why Age Pension claims are rejected

22 February 2021

Find out the most common reasons for why we reject a claim for Age Pension. This may help you when claiming.

Five things to do now we’ve granted your job seeker claim

18 February 2021

There are things you must do to get and keep your payment.

Get ready for your COVID-19 vaccinations

18 February 2021

What you need to know to get ready for the COVID-19 vaccines.

Public holiday closures, reporting and payment arrangements

12 February 2021

We’re closed for the Easter holidays. We want to help you plan so you still get paid.

Mutual obligations paused for job seekers in Victoria

12 February 2021

Mutual obligation suspensions or penalties don’t apply for any job seekers in Victoria until Tuesday 23 February 2021.

Staying safe while using myGov

9 February 2021

Tips to keep your myGov account secure.

We’re paying an Economic Support Payment in March

9 February 2021

If you’re eligible, you’ll get a $250 payment in March 2021.

What you need to know as Centrelink debt repayments start again

1 February 2021

Repayments for Centrelink debts are starting again soon. If you owe money, please know we’re here to help.

Proposed settlement information for Income Compliance Program class action

20 January 2021

We’re contacting class action group members with details of the proposed settlement and what to do if they object.

Centrelink debt pause update

8 January 2021

The pause on debt activity is ending for everyone from 11 January 2021, but repayments won’t restart until February.

New Tertiary Access Payment for students

1 January 2021

If your child is moving from an outer regional or remote area, they might be eligible for financial assistance.

Cashless Debit Card extension

22 December 2020

On 10 December 2020, legislation passed with changes to Income Management and Cashless Debit Card programs.

Energy rebates for eligible Queensland residents

17 December 2020

If you’ve got a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, the Queensland Government may give you an energy rebate.

Have we asked you for documents recently?

14 December 2020

Save yourself a trip to a service centre and upload them online.

New ways to get Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY as an independent

14 December 2020

There are now more ways to become independent through work.

Career, work and study options after year 12

14 December 2020

2020 has been a difficult and uncertain year, but there are resources to help you decide what comes next.

Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment for the Australian Capital Territory

11 December 2020

The Australian Government announced support if you live in the ACT and can't earn an income.

Your top 5 student payment questions answered

2 December 2020

Studying or doing an apprenticeship? Our video covers the top 5 things you need to know about claiming a student payment.

Does your child need to move for study?

1 December 2020

We have payments for primary, secondary and tertiary students to help with travel costs, boarding fees and living costs.

You can claim ABSTUDY for 2021 now

23 November 2020

Claim ABSTUDY before December so, if they're eligible, your child can get their payment as soon as possible.

Are you planning to claim Age Pension?

23 November 2020

We’ve answered your questions about what you need to do before making a claim for Age Pension.

An easier way to report your employer details

20 November 2020

When you report your employment income through your online account, you may see your employer's details prefilled.

Do I need to provide an Employment Separation Certificate?

19 November 2020

We haven’t asked for one since March 2020. However, from 1 January 2021, you may need to include one.

New payment for school leavers moving to study

19 November 2020

If your child is moving from an outer regional or remote area to study, they might get the Tertiary Access Payment.

We’re paying more Economic Support Payments

12 November 2020

If you’re eligible, we’ll pay you $250 during December.

Centrelink debt pause to end, repayments won’t restart until 2021

28 October 2020

The pause on debt in response to COVID-19 is ending. But if you owe money, you won’t need to repay it until next year.

How your superannuation can affect your payment

14 October 2020

What you choose to do with your super may impact the payments and services you get from us.

The way you report your employment income is changing

9 October 2020

How you report your employment income will change from 7 December 2020.

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