Australian Pension News
Information for people living outside Australia who get a Centrelink payment. We publish Australian Pension News once a year in October.
Income Stream Reviews
Each financial year we review certain types of income streams. We do this to ensure we assess your payments and concession cards correctly.
Travel outside Australia rules for Rent Assistance
The travel rules for your main payment affect your Rent Assistance when you travel outside Australia.
Travel outside Australia rules for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
There are rules about how long your Commonwealth Seniors Health Card remains current when you travel outside Australia.
Review of your details when you get Rent Assistance
We may review your rent details to check they're up to date.
Cancelled Pension Supplement
If we cancel your support payment, your Pension Supplement will stop from the same date.
Security for Home Equity Access Scheme loans
Your security for the Home Equity Access Scheme loan is the equity you have in Australian real estate.
Residence rules for the Pension Bonus Scheme
To be eligible for Pension Bonus you must meet the residence rules.
Things that affect your payment
There are a number of things that can affect your payment.
Social security agreements with other countries can affect your Age Pension
If you lived in another country and are able to get a pension from them, you need to tell us.