Child support and your Family Tax Benefit Part A
Any child support you receive can affect how much Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A you get.
Centrepay is changing
We’re updating Centrepay so it works better for you. You can use Centrepay to pay for goods and services from approved businesses.
Supporting documents for Family Tax Benefit claims
You’ll need some information to start your claim for Family Tax Benefit. Once you’ve submitted your claim, you’ll also need to provide supporting documents.
How much Parenting Payment you can get
How much Parenting Payment you can get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances.
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.
Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
Superannuation
Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
Mutual obligation requirements
Mutual obligation requirements are tasks and activities you agree to do while you get some payments from us. Penalties may apply if you don’t meet them.