Private trusts and companies
If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.
Allowances while getting an income support payment
Some work related allowances are assessable income and can affect your payment amount.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink using your Digital ID
How to prove who you are to Centrelink using your Digital ID.
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.
What your Parenting Payment commitments are
There are some things you must do to keep getting your Parenting Payment.
Authorising a person or organisation to enquire or act on your behalf (outside Australia) form (AUS221)
Use this form if you want to nominate a person or organisation outside Australia to act on your behalf with Centrelink.
How we assess granny flat interests
You need to tell us the value of the granny flat interest so we can assess if this affects your payments.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.