How we calculate preclusion periods for Centrelink compensation recovery
Preclusion periods due to lump sum compensation payments usually start from the date of your injury.
Income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
If you or your partner earn an income or someone gives you money from any source, you need to let us know.
If you don’t take action to repay a Centrelink debt
Actions we may take if you haven’t started repaying your Centrelink debt.
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.
Medicare phishing scams
Scammers are pretending to be from Medicare.
How an Income Bank works
You can earn up to $539 a fortnight under the personal income test before we reduce your payment.
Centrelink online account help - Manage your Income Management account and BasicsCard money online
Instructions to help you manage your money in your Income Management account and your BasicsCard, using your Centrelink online account.
How much Nth Qld Rainfall and Flooding, December 2025 to January 2026 - Disaster Recovery Allowance you can get
How much you get depends on your circumstances.
If you disagree with a decision about early release of superannuation
We can’t change or review decisions by your super fund or the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) if they decide not to release your super early. You’ll need to contact them.
When you can pause your debt repayments
You can pause your repayments if you’re affected by a crisis, disaster, emergency event or financial hardship.