Change of circumstances

You need to tell us if your circumstances change when receiving Wife Pension. For example, you need to tell us if:

• your income changes
• you move house
• you re-partner
• you leave Australia.

You need to let us know about any changes within 14 days in case this affects your Wife Pension. If you don't tell us about changes you may be overpaid, and you will probably have to pay the money back.

• If you deliberately do not tell us about changes, you could be charged with fraud.
• You may have to pay a recovery fee if you give us incorrect information about your employment income.

More information

• Factors affecting payment rates and eligibility
• What you need to tell us
• Wife Pension section