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Read the latest news for rural and remote Australians.

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.

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.

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.

More financial support for people affected by coronavirus

25 March 2020

The Australian Government has announced more payments and streamlined claims for people affected by coronavirus.

On 20 March JobSeeker Payment started and some payments changed

20 March 2020

Some payments stopped or closed to new claims. Find out if these changes affect you.

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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.

Age Pension online claim features

17 February 2020

Improvements to our online services can support you in rural and remote areas to claim Age Pension online.

Stay on top of reporting – go online

11 February 2020

You can now view your reporting dates and update your mutual obligation requirements online.

We are now Services Australia

10 February 2020

On 1 February 2020 we became Services Australia.

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How to stay safe on public Wi-Fi

10 February 2020

Here are some ways to protect your online information when you use public internet.

Support for people affected by the bushfires

17 January 2020

If the bushfires have affected you, we have payments and services to help.

Income Bank helps you keep more of your student payment

16 December 2019

If you’re studying and working, or thinking about working, you should know about Income Bank.

An update on the online income compliance program

19 November 2019

We’re changing how we use details from the Australian Taxation Office in online income compliance reviews.

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