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.
Time limits for submitting lump sum claims and confirming income for Family Tax Benefit
You have one year from the end of the financial year to confirm your family income for Family Tax Benefit (FTB) or claim FTB as a lump sum.
How to use Centrepay
You can use the Centrepay bill paying service to pay for goods and services from registered businesses. You can set up Centrepay deductions from most Centrelink payments.
Who can get Child Care Subsidy
You need to meet some requirements to get Child Care Subsidy.
Rural customers and primary producers
Some rural properties and farms have more than one title or larger blocks than residential properties. The asset test rules are different for these properties.
Veteran Payment affects your income support payment
Information to help you make a choice between Veteran Payment and an income support payment.
Employment income
This is pay you get for work you've done for an employer.
Demerits and penalties for not meeting mutual obligation or participation requirements
Job seekers could get demerits and financial penalties for not meeting mutual obligation or participation requirements.
Income from self employment
If you’re self employed you need to tell us about your business income. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
What to report when you report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.