Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
Mutual obligation requirements
Mutual obligation requirements are tasks and activities you agree to do while you get some payments from us. Penalties may apply if you don’t meet them.
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.
Employment income reporting
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
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 into reports for you.
Profit and Loss Statement form (SU580)
Use this form if you are a sole trader, subcontractor or a partner in a partnership that has started new employment or a new business.
How to transfer to Age Pension online
Complete the following steps to transfer to Age Pension. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
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.