New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink through myGov
How to prove who you are to Centrelink through myGov using the Centrelink identity verification linking option.
Payments that don’t show on your payment summary
Your payment summary won’t show some taxable payments you get from us. But if you get any, you'll need to report them in your tax return.
Centrelink or aged care representative to act for you
You can ask someone to act for you as your authorised Centrelink or aged care representative.
How we recover debts at tax time
Sometimes we’ll use your tax refund to reduce the amount you owe us, even if you have a repayment arrangement in place.
How to claim the NSW East Coast Severe Weather and Flooding, May 2025 - AGDRP
There are 3 steps to claim Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment.
Centrelink online account help - Advise non-lodgement of tax return
Instructions on how to tell us that you or your partner don’t need to lodge a tax return for the previous financial year using your Centrelink online account.
Set up Centrepay deductions
It’s easy to set up Centrepay deductions.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.