Most useful information for Centrelink

You must work at least 960 hours during each 12 month period to pass the work test. We call this a bonus period.

If you’re leaving a relationship or living with violence or abuse, there are some things you need to do to keep your personal information safe.

How you repay money you owe if you get a payment from us.

You can repay money you owe for a Centrelink debt in full or set up a payment arrangement. We may also recover money in other ways.

Our compliance program helps protect Australia’s welfare system. It helps our customers avoid getting a debt or committing fraud.

The Income Compliance Program, known as Robodebt, ended in November 2019. We’ve refunded people who paid money back on robodebts.

Information about the robodebt class action, also known as the Income Compliance class action.

Examples to help you decide if you should repay money you owe in full or over time.

An option for students to help pay residential costs while living away from home to study.

We’ve got tips and tools to help you with budgeting, borrowing and credit, and managing debt.

Most useful information