News

The latest news updates and changes.

2
Dec 2024

We’re improving Centrepay

We’ve identified key areas to improve Centrepay. Changes start in 2025.

2
Dec 2024

Public holiday closures over the Christmas and New Year period

Your Centrelink payment and reporting dates may change due to the upcoming public holidays.

2
Dec 2024

Claim the Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) from 1 January 2025

TAP is a payment of up to $5,000 for first year tertiary students moving from regional or remote areas for study. Claims for 2025 open on 1 January.

29
Nov 2024

It’s not too late to claim ABSTUDY for 2024

If your child is in high school, they can still get ABSTUDY if they claim on or before 31 December.

29
Nov 2024

Working extra hours during the semester break may affect your student payment

You need to report how much money you make, so we can pay you the right amount.

27
Nov 2024

What to do if you start working while getting Age Pension

If you recently started working, you’ll need to tell us.

27
Nov 2024

Help for carers and people with disability to manage their finances

We have free Financial Information Service (FIS) webinars, including what financial help is available if you care for someone or live with disability.

25
Nov 2024

We can help if you’re experiencing family and domestic violence

Family and domestic violence can affect anyone no matter their age, gender or sexual orientation. It’s important to protect your information and stay safe.

25
Nov 2024

Changes to Centrelink medical exemption time limits for job seekers

From 1 January 2025, if you’re getting a certain payment from us and have a temporary incapacity, your medical exemption could last up to 24 months.

19
Nov 2024

We can no longer accept foreign currency cheques and money orders

From 19 December 2024 we can no longer accept payments made to us by foreign currency cheques and international money orders.

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