Employment income reporting
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Residence rules for Pension Bonus Bereavement Payment
To be eligible for the Pension Bonus Bereavement Payment you must meet the residence rules.
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.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
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.
Scheduled reporting
If you need to report your employment income, it’ll usually be every 14 days, on a date we tell you. We call this scheduled reporting.
How to apply to transfer to Age Pension
If you already get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension. This will be 13 weeks before you reach Age Pension age.
Private Trust form (MOD PT)
Use this form if in the last 5 years, you or your partner have been involved with or have transferred funds or assets to a private trust that has not been vested.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.