What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.
When to report your income to Centrelink
If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.
Change of circumstances when you get JobSeeker Payment
You must tell us if things change as it may affect your JobSeeker Payment.
Rural customers and primary producers
Some rural properties and farms have more than one title or larger blocks than residential properties. The asset test rules are different for these properties.
Pause of requirements
Sometimes there may be a pause of your mutual obligation or participation requirements.
How to claim Special Benefit
Complete the following steps to claim Special Benefit. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
Income from employment
If you or your partner get income from employment you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount.
Income and assets test for Special Benefit
We use income and assets tests to check if you can get Special Benefit. We also use these to work out how much you can get.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.