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Centrepay bill planning basics
Use official Centrepay information to think through regular bill deductions from Centrelink payments.
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Centrepay can help some Centrelink customers manage regular deductions, but it should be considered against current budget pressure.
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Plain-English answer
Centrepay can help some Centrelink customers manage regular deductions, but it should be considered against current budget pressure.
Who this helps
People receiving Centrelink payments who want to understand bill planning questions before using official Centrepay information.
What to do next
- 1Read official Centrepay information before setting up any deduction.
- 2List essential bills and due dates.
- 3Check whether a deduction would leave enough money for food, rent and medicine.
Check before you act
Do not set up payments from pressure by a salesperson or collector without checking your options.
Official sources
- Services Australia - Centrepay
Official Centrepay information.
- Moneysmart
Official ASIC consumer money guidance.