Individuals
Lump sum Economic Security Strategy Payments
On 14 October 2008, the Government announced a $10.4 billion Economic Security Strategy to strengthen the Australian economy and support Australian households.
Important information about the Lump sum Economic Security Strategy Payments
If you are entitled to a lump sum payment it will be paid to you between Monday 8 and Friday 19 December 2008. Payments are likely to be made on your normal payment day. If you believe you are entitled to a lump sum payment and have not received it by Monday, 22 December 2008 please contact Centrelink.
For customers who live overseas on a long term basis and receive payments 4 weekly, the one-off payment will be paid on 30 December 2008 with your regular payment.
For further information contact:
- Centrelink Retirement Services - 13 2300
- Centrelink Disability, Sickness and Carers - 13 2717
- Family Assistance Office - 13 6150
- Department of Veterans' Affairs - 13 3254