What's new
Listed below are the new pages and items of interest that have been added to our website recently.
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Added 1 January
New payment rates information
There are new payment rates and information effective 1 January 2012. To find out more, view the Payment rates and information section.Guide to Australian Government Payments - New publication
You can view the Guide to Australian Government Payments booklet and the individual Payments factsheets in the Publications section of this website. These publications provide details of the payment rates and eligibility criteria for all payments made by Centrelink and the Family Assistance Office.
Added 1 July
New payment rates information
There are new payment rates and information effective 1 July 2011. To find out more, view the Payment rates and information section.Guide to Australian Government Payments - New publication
You can view the Guide to Australian Government Payments booklet and the individual Payments factsheets in the Publications section of this website. These publications provide details of the payment rates and eligibility criteria for all payments made by Centrelink and the Family Assistance Office.
Added 30 June
Important changes to job seeker attendance arrangements
From 1 July there will be changes to what happens if you are unable to attend a compulsory appointment or activity with Centrelink or your employment services provider. Find out more by visiting Important changes to job seeker attendance arrangements
Added 20 June
Social Security Agreement between Australia and the Czech Republic - New publications
You can view the Social Security Agreement between Australia and the Czech Republic factsheets in the Publications and We speak your language sections of this website. The factsheet provides information about the social security agreement between Australia and the Czech Republic.Special Disability Trusts - Updated publication
You can view the Special Disability Trusts factsheet in the Publications section of this website. This factsheet provides information about succession planning by parents and immediate family members for the future care and accommodation needs of a person with a severe disability.
Added 23 May
Paid Parental Leave scheme for business - Updated publication
You can view the Paid Parental Leave scheme for business brochure in the Publications section of this website. This brochure provides information for businesses/employers regarding the Paid Parental Leave scheme.
Added 17 May
Mail your information directly to Centrelink for faster processing
You can submit your forms, letters and other documentation directly to Centrelink via our single postal address for faster processing.
Added 30 March
Social Security Agreement between Australia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia - New publication
You can view the Social Security Agreement between Australia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia factsheet in the Publications section of this website. This factsheet provides information about Australia's Social Security Agreement with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
Added 18 March
New payment rates information
There are new payment rates and information effective 20 March 2011. To find out more, view the Payment rates and information section.
Added 17 February
Access to Centrelink payments for New Zealand citizens arriving in Australia - Updated publication
You can view the Access to Centrelink payments for New Zealand citizens arriving in Australia factsheet in the Publications section of this website. This factsheet provides information about access to Centrelink payments for New Zealand citizens arriving in Australia.
Added 21 January
School Enrolment and Attendance Measure - Updated publication
You can view the School Enrolment and Attendance Measure factsheet in the Publications section of this website. This factsheet provides information about School Enrolment and Attendance Measure.What you should know if you've overdrawn your account - Updated publication
You can view the What you should know if you've overdrawn your account factsheet in the Publications section of this website. This factsheet provides information about the agreement in place to limit how much of your payment from Centrelink can be used if your account is overdrawn.
Added 18 January
Have you lodged your claim for Parental Leave Pay or Baby Bonus? - New publication
You can view the Have you lodged your claim for Parental Leave Pay or Baby Bonus? factsheet in the Publications section of this website. This factsheet provides information about claiming Parental Leave Pay or Baby Bonus if you have had a baby or adopted a child.
Added 15 January
NSW Floods - January 2011 - New information
Centrelink is one of a number of agencies working collaboratively in the community recovery and disaster relief efforts following the flooding that occurred in the Northern Region of New South Wales and the Clarence Valley Local Government Area from 10 January 2011 to 31 January 2011, caused by the flow of water from Queensland that began in November 2010 and continued in January 2011.. For more information, view NSW Floods - January 2011.
Added 11 January
Assistance for flooding and severe weather November 2010 - January 2011 - New information
The Australian Government has authorised certain payments and services for people affected by recent severe weather/flooding events in QLD, NSW, VIC, SA and WA. For more information, view Assistance for flooding and severe weather November 2010 - January 2011.
Added 5 January
Online Letters - Simple. Safe. Secure. - Updated publication
You can view the Online Letters - Simple. Safe. Secure. factsheet in the Publications section of this website. This factsheet provides information on the Online Letters service.
Added 1 January
QLD Flooding - November 2010/January 2011 - New information
Centrelink is one of a number of agencies working collaboratively in the community recovery and disaster relief efforts following the heavy rainfall, storm damage and associated flooding that began in November 2010 and continued in January 2011 in the state of Queensland. For more information, view QLD Flooding - November 2010/January 2011.
Added 31 December
New payment rates information
There are new payment rates and information effective 1 January 2011. To find out more, view the Payment rates and information section.A guide to Australian Government payments - New publication
You can view the latest Guide to Australian Government payments and other payment rates factsheets in the Publications section of this website. These publications provide information on eligibility criteria and rates of payment for all Centrelink and Family Assistance Office payments and are effective from 1 January 2011.Family Assistance Office guide to payments - New publication
You can view the Family Assistance Office - guide to payments factsheet in the Publications section of this website. This factsheet provides information on eligibility criteria and rates of payment for all Family Assistance Office payments, including Family Tax Benefit part A, Family Tax Benefit Part B and Child Care Benefit. The information and rates in this factsheet are effective from 1 January 2011.Newstart payment rates - New publication
You can view the latest Newstart payment rates factsheet in the Publications section of this website. This factsheet provides a summary of the qualifications, payment rates and income/assets test for Newstart Allowance. The information and rates in this factsheet are effective from 1 January 2011.Seniors payment rates - New publication
You can view the latest Seniors payment rates factsheet in the Publications section of this website. This factsheet provides a summary of the qualifications, income and assets tests and payment rates for Age Pension and Pension Bonus Scheme. The information and rates in this factsheet are effective from 1 January 2011.CDEP payment rates - New publication
You can view the latest CDEP payment rates factsheet in the Publications section of this website. This factsheet provides a summary of the qualifications, payment rates and income and assets test for the Community Development Employment Program (CDEP). The information and rates in this factsheet are effective from 1 January 2011.- Disability and Carer payment rates - New publication
You can view the latest Disability and Carer payment rates factsheet in the Publications section of this website. This factsheet provides a summary of the qualifications, payment rates and income/assets test for Disability Support Pension, Sickness Allowance, Carer Payment, Carer Allowance and Mobility Allowance. The information and rates in this factsheet are effective from 1 January 2011. Parenting payment rates - New publication
You can view the latest Parenting payment payment rates factsheet in the Publications section of this website. This factsheet provides a summary of the qualifications, payment rates and income/assets test for Parenting Payment and Double Orphan Pension. The information and rates in this factsheet are effective from 1 January 2011.Education payment rates - New publication
You can view the latest Education payment rates factsheet in the Publications section of this website. This factsheet provides a summary of the qualifications, payment rates and income/assets test for Austudy, ABSTUDY, Pensioner Education Supplement and the Assistance for Isolated Children scheme. The information and rates in this factsheet are effective from 1 January 2011.Youth payment rates - New publication
You can view the latest Youth payment rates factsheet in the Publications section of this website. This factsheet provides a summary of the qualifications, payment rates and income/assets test for Youth Allowance. The information and rates in this factsheet are effective from 1 January 2011.Partner Allowance payment rates - New publication
You can view the latest Partner Allowance payments rates factsheet in the Publications section of this website. This factsheet provides a summary of the qualifications, payment rates and income/assets test for Partner Allowance. The information and rates in this factsheet are effective from 1 January 2011.Widow Allowance payment rates - New publication
You can view the latest Widow Allowance payments rates factsheet in the Publications section of this website. This factsheet provides a summary of the qualifications, payment rates and income/assets test for Widow Allowance. The information and rates in this factsheet are effective from 1 January 2011.Special Benefit payment rates - New publication
You can view the latest Special Benefit payments rates factsheet in the Publications section of this website. This factsheet provides a summary of the qualifications, payment rates and income/assets test for Special Benefit. The information and rates in this factsheet are effective from 1 January 2011.Bereavement Allowance payment rates - New publication
You can view the latest Bereavement Allowance payments rates factsheet in the Publications section of this website. This factsheet provides a summary of the qualifications, payment rates and income/assets test for Bereavement Allowance. The information and rates in this factsheet are effective from 1 January 2011.Remote Area Allowance payment rates - New publication
You can view the latest Remote Area Allowance payments rates factsheet in the Publications section of this website. This factsheet provides a summary of the qualifications, payment rates and income/assets test for Remote Area Allowance. The information and rates in this factsheet are effective from 1 January 2011.