Recovering child and spousal support payments
How we enforce payments of overdue amounts of child support and spousal support.
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 contact the Financial Information Service
We have Financial Information Service (FIS) Officers to help you.
Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment
To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.
Fixed and minimum child support assessments
We can base some child support assessments on a fixed rate or a minimum rate.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
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.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink using your Digital ID
How to prove who you are to Centrelink using your Digital ID.
What to do at tax time if you pay or receive child support
You may need to lodge a tax return if you pay or receive child support. Find out how tax time affects child support.
Your activity level affects Child Care Subsidy
The hours of subsidised care you can get per fortnight depend on the hours of recognised activities you do.