Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
Residence rules for Family Tax Benefit
To be eligible for Family Tax Benefit Part A and Part B you must meet the residence rules.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment
To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.
Claiming timeframes for Parental Leave Pay
You need to claim within the timeframes to get Parental Leave Pay.
Register the birth of your baby
You must register the birth of your baby. This is a requirement by the births, deaths and marriages registry in your state or territory.
Telling us about a change of circumstances if you get Parental Leave Pay
You need to tell us if your circumstances change when you get Parental Leave Pay.
How to claim Parental Leave Pay
You can complete these steps to claim Parental Leave Pay. Before you start, check if you can get it.