How to manage your deduction

We’ll adjust your deduction to the new amount from your next payday and send you a letter advising you of the change.

If you stop your rent deduction, you’ll need to organise another way to pay your rent.

Check your deductions regularly

You should check your deductions regularly to make sure they are right. You can do this online or on a deduction statement.

View your deductions online

Follow the steps below to view a summary of all the deductions you have taken out of your payment online.

Centrelink online account through myGov

1. Sign in to myGov and select Centrelink.
2. Select Menu from your homepage.
3. Select Payments and claims, followed by Manage payments, and Manage deductions.
4. View your Deductions Summary.

Express Plus Centrelink mobile app

1. Sign in to your Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.
2. Select More to access the full menu.
3. Select Deductions, then Rent Deduction Scheme.

Get a deduction statement

You can also get a deduction statement at any time. It shows the deductions you have set up to come straight out of your payment from us. This includes government housing rent deductions.

Consider Centrepay

You can use our free and voluntary service to pay bills as regular deductions from your Centrelink payments.

Read more about how Centrepay works.