News for separated parents

Centrelink payment summaries for 2019-20 now available

10 July 2020

Your payment summary information should now be pre-filled in the ATOs myTax system.

Are you affected by restrictions or in isolation?

9 July 2020

It’s easy to do most of your business with us online or over the phone during this time.

Bushfire disaster assistance is closing soon

7 July 2020

If the bushfires affected you, there’s still time to claim.

How to manage your Child Care Subsidy during coronavirus (COVID-19)

6 July 2020

Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) start again from 13 July 2020.

How to manage your Child Support through coronavirus (COVID-19)

6 July 2020

If you have a child support assessment and your situation has changed because of coronavirus (COVID-19) you need to tell us.

The second round of Economic Support Payments is coming

1 July 2020

We’ll pay the second $750 Economic Support Payment to eligible people in July.

We’re starting to balance family payments for 2019-20

1 July 2020

Before we can balance your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) and Child Care Subsidy (CCS), you may need to confirm your income.

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.

Have your say on the future of myGov

19 June 2020

Your feedback on the beta website will help improve your online government experience.

Parental Leave Pay is changing from 1 July 2020

16 June 2020

The changes will give you more choice about how and when you take your Parental Leave Pay.

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.

Don't miss out on FTB or CCS for 2018-19

22 May 2020

Confirm your 2018-19 income now for Family Tax Benefit (FTB) and Child Care Subsidy (CCS).

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.

Time’s almost up to claim Family Tax Benefit (FTB) as a lump sum

20 April 2020

If you don’t claim FTB for the 2018-19 financial year by 30 June 2020, you’ll miss out.

We’re updating the Express Plus Medicare mobile app

20 April 2020

If you use the Express Plus Medicare app, you can choose to update your app now, or before 23 May 2020.

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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