Mutual obligation requirements for principal carers
These are tasks and activities you agree to do to keep getting your payment. They give you a better chance of finding work.
Employment Services Assessments
Employment Services Assessments (ESAts) help us understand the impact of your barriers to work including disability, illness or injury.
Residence rules for Family Tax Benefit
To be eligible for Family Tax Benefit Part A and Part B you must meet the residence rules.
What the Financial Information Service is
The Financial Information Service helps you make informed decisions about your finances.
What to report when you report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Income from Commonwealth Prac Payment
If you get a payment from us, you need to report any Commonwealth Prac Payments you get as income.
How to balance your payment for Family Tax Benefit
We compare your income estimate with your actual income at the end of each financial year. This is how we check you got the right amount.
Binding child support agreement
A written agreement between parents or carers about child support payments. Both parents must sign it and it can only be made if you've had legal advice.
Child Support assessments for parents with second families
If you have children from a new family, we reflect this in your assessment.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.