Residence rules for Special Benefit
To be eligible for Special Benefit you must meet the residence rules.
When we pre-fill your information
There are some things you need to know about income, Single Touch Payroll (STP) and other details we pre-fill for you.
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.
Financial Information Service live webinars
We have free webinars to help you understand your finances.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Explanations and formal reviews
Find out what you can do if you want more information or disagree with a decision we've made.
How we can help you with family and domestic violence concerns
We can help you access our payments and connect you to other support services.