Published: 21 November 2025
There are unofficial websites and social media accounts sharing fake news about Centrelink payments, including ones that are no longer available.
Sharing misinformation about fake payments is called clickbait. Clickbait is designed to spread misinformation and make money from website visits and advertising.
The fake news might also use details of past Centrelink payments that are no longer available.
To find out what payments are no longer available read about fake information about Centrelink payments.
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