Electronic messaging
A service that lets you get important text messages or emails from us. You don’t need an online account for this.
Paid Parental Leave counted as income
We treat Paid Parental Leave (PPL) as taxable income. This means Parental Leave Pay counts in your income test for payments from us.
What happens when you give us a medical certificate for JobSeeker Payment
We use your medical certificate to work out if you need an exemption from your requirements for a short time. This is so you can keep getting JobSeeker Payment.
Centrelink online account help - Deducting tax from your payment
Instructions on how to add, update or cancel voluntary deductions of tax from your Centrelink payment using your Centrelink online account.
How to upload a medical certificate
Instructions on how to upload and submit a medical certificate using your Centrelink online account or the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.
What the Qld Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Mar 2025 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment is
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) is a lump sum payment to help you if you’ve been directly affected by this declared disaster.
Cancel Nominee Arrangement form (SS532)
Use this form to tell us that you, as an authorised person or organisation, want to cancel a nominee arrangement.
Ordinary waiting period
You may have to wait for a week before your payment starts. We will let you know when you claim if this applies to you.
Veteran Payment affects your income support payment
Information to help you make a choice between Veteran Payment and an income support payment.
Medicare Compensation Recovery Third party authority form (MO021)
Use this form to give us permission to release your compensation information and to give permission to a third party to sign relevant documentation on your behalf.