What happens when you’re overpaid by Centrelink
Understand what happens when you’re overpaid and what you need to do if you have a debt.
How we use adjusted taxable income
What you claim determines how we work out your adjusted taxable income.
Prepare to transfer to Age Pension from JobSeeker Payment
You can’t get JobSeeker Payment if you’re over Age Pension age.
Parental Leave Pay counted as income
We treat Parental Leave Pay as taxable income. This means it counts in your income test for payments from us.
Accessibility for Express Plus Centrelink and Child Support mobile apps
Our online account and mobile app services must be accessible and designed to meet the needs of everyone.
How to use Centrepay
You can use the Centrepay bill paying service to pay for goods and services from registered businesses. You can set up Centrepay deductions from most Centrelink payments.
How to claim Special Benefit
Complete the following steps to claim Special Benefit. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Who can get Single Income Family Supplement
You must meet certain criteria to receive Single Income Family Supplement (SIFS).
Enrolling your baby in Medicare if you become a parent through surrogacy
You can enrol your baby in Medicare when your surrogacy arrangement is finalised.
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.