When are the Centrelink closure and reporting dates this summer?

Anna is on the ball and wants to know the important Centrelink closing and changed reporting dates over the summer festive season.

Q. Anna
YourLifeChoices usually runs a guide on what happens with Centrelink reporting and payment dates over the Christmas and New Year period, and all the important dates we need to know as pensioners. Do you have that information for this year?

A. We absolutely do have that information. Thanks for asking.

Centrelink offices will be closed on Friday 25 December, Monday 28 December, Tuesday 29 December 2020. They will also be closed on Friday 1 January 2021.

Centrelink Online Services, Express Plus mobile apps and Phone Self Service will still be available. You can use these services to report on public holidays. However, if you do report income to Centrelink on a public holiday you will still be paid after the public holiday.

The dates on which you need to report to Centrelink will change during the holiday period, as noted in the new reporting dates in the tables below. Centrelink will only pay you after you have reported your activities.

If you report early during your assessment period, you must estimate your earnings or other changes for the full period. You can correct your estimate within 14 days, or when you next report.

If you want to be sure of your earnings or changes to your circumstances, you may be better off reporting after your normal date.

Alternative reporting and payment arrangements for payments, including Age Pension:

Alternative payment dates for pensions (non-reporting):

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