Information about ‘Centrelink’

In the 2008-09 Budget, the Federal Government announced measures to reform income tests across the tax and transfer systems; these will come into effect from 1 July.  This includes now taking into account items such as salary sacrifice superannuation contributions in benefit calculations. (more…)

The changes to the Family Tax Benefit will affect most recipients in some way. Along with a change in “income” definition, from 1 July, some people may need to provide additional information to Centrelink to receive the right amount of family assistance. (more…)