Residence rules for Age Pension
To be eligible for Age Pension you must meet the residence rules.
Enrolling in Medicare if you’re a New Zealand citizen
To enrol in Medicare you need to prove you live in Australia.
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.
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.
Residence rules for JobSeeker Payment
To be eligible for the JobSeeker Payment you must meet the residence rules.
Income from employment
If you or your partner get income from employment you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
Documents to enrol in Medicare if you've applied for permanent residency
You need to provide documents that prove your identity and residency.
Which payments are eligible for transfer to Age Pension
If you get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.