Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
Income test for JobSeeker Payment
Your or your partner’s income can reduce how much we pay you.
Mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 or older
Find out about your mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 and over.
Mutual obligation requirements for principal carers
These are tasks and activities you agree to do to keep getting your payment. They give you a better chance of finding work.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to work out your payment rate.
Change of circumstances when you get JobSeeker Payment
You must tell us if things change as it may affect your JobSeeker Payment.
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
How much NSW Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Mar 2025 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment you can get
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment is a lump sum payment.
Residential Aged Care Calculation of your cost of care form (SA457)
Use this form to give us your financial details. Don’t use this form if you get a relevant income support payment.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.