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Centrelink NewsWhether you are looking for up-to-date information on Centrelink changes to Asset and Income tables, Age Pension, Disability Pension or Carer's Allowances, YOURLifeChoices Centrelink News page is the place to look. We are also always happy to answer any of your Centrelink related questions so please email your question to jean@yourlifechocies.com.au and we will respond to your as soon as possible.

For those confused with the slow transition of the Centrelink website from www.centrelink.gov.au to www.humanservices.gov.au, don't stress, as all of our articles have been updated with the correct links on the new website.

Transitional Age Pension increases

Transitional Age Pension increases

Peter wants to know what the new rates will be for those on a transitional ...

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Pension reductions

Pension reductions

Peter would like to know how additional income will affect his Age Pension

Centrelink reporting and payment arrangements

Centrelink reporting and payment arrangements

Australia Day and the upcoming public holiday may mean altered reporting and payment dates for ...

Centrelink concession card blunder

Centrelink concession card blunder

Not only are single parents due to have their Newstart Allowance cut, they have also ...

Pensioner Advance Payments

Pensioner Advance Payments

As a single aged pensioner, you can request one, two or three Advance Payments during ...

Will I get a pension overseas?

Will I get a pension overseas?

Debbie McTaggart explains whether you are entitled to a pension when travelling or living overseas.

Separated under one roof

Separated under one roof

YOURLifeChoices subscriber Pam is her husband’s carer but they are married in name only. She ...

Transitional Age Pension rates

Transitional Age Pension rates

Peter is having trouble finding the rate of Age Pension paid to those on transitional ...

Gifting - How will it affect my Age Pension?

Gifting - How will it affect my Age Pension?

Kind hearted YOURLifeChoices subscriber, John, would like to help his son and his wife purchase their own home but is not sure how gifting money will affect his pension. Q. John I have a little problem that I need some help ...

Changes to Centrelink.gov.au

Changes to Centrelink.gov.au

How will changes to the Centrelink website affect your dealings with this government agency?

Age Pension payments overseas

Age Pension payments overseas

Barry wants to spend more time overseas, but will still receive his part Age Pension?

Is Centrelink checking your bank account?

Is Centrelink checking your bank account?

Does Centrelink have the power to check your bank account?

Government benefits to working longer

Government benefits to working longer

Dennis has continued to work past the age of 65 but isn’t aware of any ...

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Pension increases

Pension increases

From 20 March 2012 pension rates will increase in line with cost of living increases. This will result in an increase of $6.70 for a single Age Pension.

Will your pension increase?

Income test limits for pensions

Income test limits for pensions

The CPI rise in pension payments is also reflected by an increase in the amount of income you can receive before you lose your pension completely.

Centrelink income tests

Utility bills are on the rise

Utility bills are on the rise

YOURLifeChoices shows how to reduce your power costs and make your life that little bit easier.

Reduce your power costs now

Increased asset test limits

Increased asset test limits

Asset limits have been reviewed and increased in line with recent CPI pension increases.

Centrelink asset test

Guide to Centrelink

Guide to Centrelink

YOURLifeChoices answer your questions on the Age Pension, Starting retirement and using Centrelink Online Services.

Your Centrelink questions answered