How to prove your identity to Centrelink through myGov
How to prove who you are to Centrelink through myGov using the Centrelink identity verification linking option.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
Income from self employment
If you’re self employed you need to tell us about your business income. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.
Income streams
These are regular payments made from your superannuation fund or purchased using either superannuation money or savings.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
Authorising a person or organisation to enquire or act on your behalf form (SS313)
Use this form to authorise a person or organisation in Australia to be your nominee so they can enquire or act on your behalf with Centrelink.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.