How your Centrelink payments will be affected by the holidays.

As the holiday season draws near and we prepare to spend for Christmas, many of us in Australia are curious about when we can expect to receive our December Centrelink payments or if we need to report anything. If you're one of them, fear not, because here's all the information you need to know.

First off, let's talk about the holiday shutdown dates for Centrelink. From 25th to 27th of December and on January 1st, Centrelink will be closed. But don't worry, regular payment and reporting schedules will resume on January 2nd, 2025. However, amidst the holiday cheer, it's important to stay vigilant against Centrelink scams. So, keep reading to learn more about the legitimate payments and how to protect yourself.

Now, let's move on to the changes in reporting and payments for those receiving allowance payments such as Jobseeker, Austudy, Youth Allowance, and more. These changes will also affect those receiving Farm Household Allowance, Special Benefit, and Status Resolution Support Services Payments. The reporting and payment dates for these allowances will now depend on when you are required to report your circumstances. For example, if your usual reporting date falls on December 20th, your new reporting date will be December 19th. And your revised payment date will be December 20th, with your next payment after that coming in on January 6th. For a comprehensive list of all the amended reporting dates and their corresponding payment dates, you can refer to this table provided by Centrelink.

If you have linked your Centrelink online account to myGov, you can conveniently report your income and view your reporting dates for the next 12 weeks online. However, if you are not required to report anything, your payment date may have also changed. You can find a full list of these changes on Centrelink's website.

Moving on to pension reporting and payments, those receiving families payment, ABSTUDY, Age Pension, Assistance for Isolated Children, and more will also experience changes in their reporting and payment dates. Just like with allowances, these changes will depend on your reporting schedule. And if your Centrelink online account is linked to myGov, you can easily view your reporting dates for the next 12 weeks online. But if you prefer to have all the changed dates in one place, Centrelink has provided a table for your convenience. And if you are not required to report anything, you can also check when your next payment will be through the provided link.

Lastly, as an update, this article has been revised on December 17th to reflect the correct dates. So, keep this in mind as you make your holiday plans. And while you're enjoying the festive season, don't forget to educate yourself about methanol, a deadly substance that is invisible and tasteless. Stay safe and have a happy holiday season!

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