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9
May 2023

Electricity rebate for eligible Centrelink customers

If you currently get a state-based electricity relief payment and get one of our payments or concessions, you may be eligible for a rebate.

8
May 2023

It’s time to tell us your 2023-24 income estimate

You need to tell us your income estimate so we pay you the right amount of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) and Child Care Subsidy (CCS).

5
May 2023

Pause to compulsory requirements for all ParentsNext customers

From 5 May 2023, ParentsNext customers aren’t required to meet participation requirements.

24
Apr 2023

Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is changing from July

From 10 July, there are changes to the way we work out CCS entitlement. This means your family’s CCS may increase.

19
Apr 2023

Reminder for Approved Pathology Authorities to check requirements

If you’re an Approved Pathology Authority, check our website to keep up-to-date with application requirements.

18
Apr 2023

Do you need to travel for study?

Fares Allowance could help you with the cost of travelling between your permanent home and place of study.

14
Apr 2023

What you need to do if you’re affected by the Western Australia cyclone

Mutual obligation and participation requirements are paused in some parts of Western Australia cyclone affected areas.

14
Apr 2023

Are your patients getting their Medicare rebates?

We need your help to make sure patients are getting paid their Medicare claims.

12
Apr 2023

BasicsCard kiosks closing in the Northern Territory

Find out other ways of checking your card balance.

11
Apr 2023

Get extra money while you study with the Student Start-up loan

You could borrow up to $2,402 each year on top of your Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY Living Allowance payments.

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