News for Centrelink
The latest news updates and changes.
Transitional rate of pension
The transitional rate started in 2009. It's for pensioners who would get a lower pension rate if we used the new income test.
- JobSeeker Payment
- When you’ll get your first payment
New to JobSeeker Payment
What you need to do to get your first JobSeeker Payment, how much you’ll get and who to contact about mutual obligation requirements.
- Top payments
- Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
How to manage your Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
There are some things you need to do when you have a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.
- Top payments
- Financial Information Service
What the Financial Information Service is
The Financial Information Service helps you make informed decisions about your finances.
- Top payments
- Student Start-up Loan
What the Student Start up Loan is
The Student Start-up Loan is a voluntary $1,349 loan for eligible students who get Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY Living Allowance.
- Top payments
- Special Benefit
Who can get Special Benefit
You may get Special Benefit if you’re not eligible for any other income support and you meet the eligibility rules.
- Carer Allowance
- Who can get it
Residence rules for Carer Allowance
To be eligible for Carer Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
- Top payments
- Carer Payment
How much Carer Payment you can get
There are different rates of Carer Payment for single and partnered people.
Access to information
Providing you a number of ways to access documents and the information we have.