Income Apportionment Resolution Scheme
If you have a debt which may be affected by income apportionment, you can apply for the Income Apportionment Resolution Scheme.
Our payments affected by compensation
Some Centrelink payments are affected by compensation or similar payments from benefits or schemes.
Video chat appointments
Video chat appointments may be offered for aged care matters, the Financial Information Service (FIS), Farm Household Allowance (FHA) or to claim some payments online.
Using your digital electronic benefit transfer card
You can use your digital Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card to buy goods and services or get cash out at a point of sale (POS) terminal subject to limits.
Who can get Farm Household Allowance
You need to meet eligibility requirements to get Farm Household Allowance.
Business structures
Your business structure may affect your and your partner’s payments from us.
Taxable Centrelink payments
If you get a taxable Centrelink payment, you may need to lodge a tax return at the end of the tax year.
New robodebt class action settlement
The Federal Court will consider late registrations for the new robodebt class action settlement. You have until 4 pm AEST Friday 15 May 2026 to submit.
Independent for Youth Allowance if it’s unreasonable for you to live at home
If you’re unable to live at home with either of your parents due to extreme circumstances, you may be independent.
Balancing dates if you were single and got income support
If you were single and got an income support payment for the entire financial year, we may balance your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) without you doing anything.