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Set up Centrepay deductions

You can set up your own Centrepay deductions. Once you’ve arranged a Centrepay deduction, we pay the business for you, out of your Centrelink payment.

  1. Managing your money
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Centrepay deduction authority form (SA501)

Use the Centrepay deduction authority form when you want to set up a deduction authority with a business.

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Claim for Special Employment Advance form (SU514)

Use this form to claim a special employment advance.

  1. Centrelink debts and overpayments
  2. What happens when you’re overpaid

If you disagree or can’t repay a Centrelink debt

Find out what you can do if you disagree or can’t repay a Centrelink debt.

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Fake charities and No Interest Loans scams

Scammers are posing as charities and No Interest Loans providers, such as Good Shepherd or Salvation Army. They then try to steal from people who need financial support.

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  2. myGov scams

myGov phishing email scams

There are different ways scammers try to trick you, including pretending to be from myGov.

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myGov scams

There are different types of myGov scams.

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Understanding loans and credit

There are things you should consider when borrowing money. We have information about different types of loans, credit and lenders to help you manage your money.

  1. Help for myGov, online accounts and mobile apps
  2. Centrelink online account help guides

Centrelink online account help - Deducting tax from your payment

Instructions on how to add, update or cancel voluntary deductions of tax from your eligible Centrelink payment using your Centrelink online account.

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  2. Centrelink debts and overpayments

When you can pause your debt repayments

You can pause your repayments if you’re affected by a crisis, disaster, emergency event or financial hardship.

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